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~Belly Dancing, Drumming, Fire Dancing,
Fire Breathing, Theatre~
Gypsy Circle Performing Arts studios create a fun, comfortable environment to learn the exciting and self-fulfilling arts of belly dance, drumming, fire dancing, fire breathing and theatre in a relaxed atmosphere. Our goal is that each student finds enrichment through these ancient and beautiful arts. We offer belly dance classes in American Folk Gypsy Style. We have many classes for women and men, children and adults. Our troupes are available for performances in any combination.
We invite you to visit our studios and browse our retail store. Gypsy Circle carries a variety of belly dance costumes and accessories, including Creations by Zatarra belts, jewelry by D&D Designs, fine artwork by Kitty Simer, chainmail accessories by Zane's Chains, as well as music, incense and other unique merchandise.
Our studios are located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountains, in downtown Sweet Home, Oregon. We are at 923 Main Street and 1334 Long Street.
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~~The Dancer~~
It begins
With a single drum
Its beckoning rhythm
Floating through the trees
Another
And another
Soon take up the call
Creating the body
Of the song
The passion of
A violin
Becomes its blood
The music takes its form
Drawing the dancer in
Beyond the colorful
Wagons
And bright silk
Tents
Is heard the ringing of
Her zills
The blended scents
Of some rare spice, wood smoke
And incense
Intoxicate
Those waiting
From the clearing’s edge
She comes
Hips swaying
Arms holding a fluid movement
Hennaed hands create
A gesture
To further soothe their languid souls
The dancer’s layered skirts
Swirl
Their colors a flash
In the firelight
A teardrop carnelian
At her neck
Holds its own fire
And the bracelets on her wrists
Their own song
Deeper
The tone of a frame drum
Becomes the pulse
As gently the dancer slows
Violin is replaced by
A single flute
Drifting
Becoming the breath
And the melody
The dancer’s veil
Floats
Caught on the wind
Alive in her hands
Mesmerizing
Again the beat quickens
Her veil is released
Allowed to fly at last
Faster
And faster
Only one drum remains
The dancer shimmies
And spins
Giving herself
Entirely
To the almost frenzied
Moment
Laughter escapes
The dancer’s throat
Unable to contain
The pure joy
Of living
For this dance
© 2004 - Julie Wolfsong
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Belly dance for your spirit!
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