I got rid of my apartment and slept in a tent so I could belly dance full time.
I don’t talk about this often.
Partially because I never thought anyone would want to listen 😝…but also because I didn’t think it was all that unique until recently.
A member of The Belly Dance Journey asked me how I started dancing. It’s a bit of a story to be sure, but she really wanted to know – so I shared – not only about my first-ever belly dance class experience, but how I made it my full-time work without ever really planning to.
This strange journey involved me sleeping in my tent, selling jewelry at a Renaissance Festival, living part-time in a friend’s garage, putting everything I owned into storage, dancing at The Dancing Pig Pub, dancing in the dirt, sleeping in a small wooden box, and not having enough money to pay rent for over two years.
It’s been quite a journey y’all. And I’m finally ready to share the story with you.
It’s been a crazy ride for sure. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thank you for letting me share my story, and thank you for being a part of this journey. I love sharing the dance floor with you!
I totally understand that. It has been a calling for you, something important as a mission on this earth. Thank you for the dedication and devotion to the sacred dance! Blessed be you 🙏
It’s my honor to dance for a living. Thank you for your kinds words…I appreciate it!
Wow, Sahira 🤯
Thank you so very much for sharing your story. I am amazed by you and I am so happy you kept going because I would never have gotten to learn from you in such an embracing way. I have always wondered what it would have been like if I started on my dance journey sooner, this is an eye opener, lol.
Also, I love that you STILL sleep in a tent at the faire. You are awesome <3
Thank you for letting me share! I figure I’ve paid some dues and now get to enjoy the rewards (dancing every day)! And I have to be totally honest and say that, although I continue to dance at the Texas Renaissance Festival (I’ll be there this weekend), I DO NOT sleep in my tent anymore. 😝 I drive the hour home so I can take a real shower and sleep in my bed! ☺️
I lived vicariously while listening to this. A dream, fantasy, so beautiful. Thank you for your love and dedication in arts and just being you…..<3