Dancing

Wicked Sexy: Neo Burlesque Dance in Idyllwild

Thumbnail image for Wicked Sexy: Neo Burlesque Dance in Idyllwild by Gina "SuuperG" Stark August 3, 2011 Belly Dance

I should have known better. Here I thought I had seen all of the magic and delights that my little yet fantabulous artful town could muster, and I was once again broadsided. Oops, “broad-sided” might be actually too apt a word for what hit me recently on another enchanting night at Café Aroma… as in [...]

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Festive Festivals of Idyllwild!

Thumbnail image for Festive Festivals of Idyllwild! by Gina "SuuperG" Stark January 14, 2011 Travel and Adventures

I was graciously invited by the travel site GotSaga.com to list five favorite highlights of the town where I live; Idyllwild.  But anyone who knows me at ALL knows I have a problem with minimalism and restrictions   So, the fifth item I listed was actually a conglomeration of Cultural Festivals/Indulgences.  I would like to [...]

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Sevilla: Flamenco Fabulousness

Thumbnail image for Sevilla: Flamenco Fabulousness by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 8, 2010 Travel and Adventures

Authentic flamenco, like passion, is elusive.  The more desperately you seek it and need it, the more the true-ness of it escapes you.  It’s hardly in it’s most genuine form when dinner and sangria are included!  The same with describing it.  Right now, any proper words just to convey what it is are scarce.  Therefore, [...]

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Belly Dance Beginnings

Thumbnail image for Belly Dance Beginnings by Gina "SuuperG" Stark February 20, 2010 Belly Dance

I was the quintessential reluctant belly dancer.  I kept hearing rumblings and hints that Rachael, the sweet gal who worked at the natural foods cafe, taught belly dance classes, of all things, and I was being prompted to try it.  I would graciously excuse myself by making quips about how my belly “danced” on its [...]

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