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Good luck Rachel! I totally understand about needing new work. Gotta have some variety every now and then...

Stagnant water smells funky.

and green oozing liquid just cant be good ;)

See you in July!

You really diserve a break so good luck to you. I can't imagine how exhausting it must be to be touring all the time.

Please come back to the UK again though, when you have fully recouperated :)

good for you rachel, i can't imagine what bdss is like and how exhausting it must be.
i wish you only the best in your creative endeavors!

We'll be looking forward to seeing you in Boston in a few weeks, but I'm glad you're getting a break--losing green ooze is no good! You need that stuff to stay on the inside for your fluid hydraulic moves! :-)

Ah, I don't know you that well, but I'm guessing you'll be just as busy working on new stuff as you are now :-)
I'll be flying out to Tribal Quest in August & can't wait to take yer class!
Raq on,
Mimi

Makes complete sense, I can only imagine how exhausting it can be. I hope to make it to one of the workshops!

You have added so much to the show and you will be missed. I think it's awesome that you are taking a break though...it's good to be able to relax, recoup, unwind and regenerate.

I'm sure giving to the show has just about taken all of your creative mojo and you're about down to nothing. I say (and I'm sure it's your plan anyway) that you should take the time off to do everything you've always loved to do and haven't been able to - especially non dancing (although I'm sure you can barely get away from it). As it's been posted and said many times before, sometimes inspiration comes from sources entirely unrelated to what we're focusing on.

Anyway, I thought I saw a few seams about to burst forth green ooze in some of your photos...I thought it was just a trick of the camera =) Take care of yourself and I look forward to Tribal Qwest in Portland. I'm taking one of your workshops so maybe we can discuss how great hunterwasser is if there is time!

Peace out yo!

Congratulations, dear dance sister.

I am sending you muchos creative vibes for your time off in the next year, and much emotional and physical healing from sucha hectic profession these past few years.

Thanks for all you have given to the community through your commitment, integrity, and beautiful dancing. I can't wait to see what you create with this time of rest and revitalization.

*hugs*

Rachel - You are a bright spot in the show and you'll be missed for sure. Sharon is a wonderful dancer - no dissing there but it's nice to see you guys together on the stage. But congrats on getting some time to yourself - creative space is so necessary!

I'm glad to hear that you're taking some time for yourself! You are one crazy hard working chica! I'd hate to see you ooze like a stretch armstrong doll.

Looking forward to seeing Sharon and her peacocks!

I'm glad you are leaving BDSS for awhile. Maybe I'll actually get a chance to see you somewhere. Or maybe we can talk you into coming here for a workshop? I hope you enjoy your break :)

Solo workshops? :)

Hey, Rachel... what'd you do for your birthday?? June 15th, right? I was totally gone middle of this month. I hope it was fun. :D

A well deserved break. Get some rest. We look forward to seeing you perform again after your break. Sat nam.

Namaste.

wow, can't imagine what a hard decision that must have been to make but it was also a very generous one. Sharon will do ya proud. Enjoy recharging your batteries and fall in love with bellydance all over again.

i don't blame you!!! it's a tough job! will you perform at tribal cafe this year, rachel? would love to see you dance there! namaste!

Hay Chick,

Gone and do your thang. BDSS is a lot of work (I got to hear it first hand from 'Neane) so I definitely understand. And I look forward to all the cool new stuff you'll be creating!

Luv ya,
-Iona

U enjoy your very well deserved time out girl.
Thank You so much for everything that you have shared with us so far (quite a bit actually,lol) You certainly made your trademark in Tribal.
Take care of yourself, We love ya!!!!
Namaste
Inara
PS. Best wishes to Sharon.

Congrats...
I'm Daveed, percussionist for Turku. It has been a privledge to see you dance for a number of years. I'm not sure if you are familiar with my work, but if you would be interested, I would love to create some new music for you to use. please check out my website at www.drumfest.com. There are a number of mp3's that you might enjoy.

Best wishes with your new direction.

Alechem Shalom...Daveed

Rachel,
I haven't had a "Idol" if that is the correct term that I am looking for since my childhood. I started taking dance lessons about 4 years ago. I saw you dance at TF about 3 years ago for the first time. My experience from that performance has altered me and my dancing in some way. Your body, your movement, your beauty spoke to me in that performance. You have the ability to communicate using the expression of dance. I can not find the words to descibe it here. I thank you for giving me many other moving experiences as I watched you get the recognition that you deserve as a dancer. Really... how many of us can dance as a career! All I'm really trying to say here is .......THANK YOU.... just for being Rachel! You need to be true to yourself and if a break is what your soul so desperatley needs...then that's what you need to do.

We all understand! Looking forward to having you back in the city again.

Peace!

I was wondering how long before you would have to take a break Rachel, you energizer bunny you! I'll be seeing ya in Aug in TX! Have an awsome rest!

Steph