A year of "RE"s

The holidays are coming to a close and I am shaking off the dust and soil that has accumulated on me from my deep rest. This year I have gained the greatest treasure of my life, but also laid forth a huge sacrifice of my body, time, and self.

WORTH IT - Beyond a doubt, the greatest, most meaningful, and most love filled days of my life started this year.

I am making my way towards finding a new balance (not the sneaker). Balance is my top core value and something I contemplate everyday. Regardless of my fumblings, it would not have been possible to have ANY sort of balancing act without the support of every single one of YOU. Your energy, time, love, and advice has been crucial for me and I don't know how I can ever repay the good fortune in my life.

As I look back on this year, I like to use the wisdom I've gained to set goals for the near future. I found that my far future goals are fun to think about, but not as helpful as near future goals. Hopefully that will change someday, but for now I'm going to do what I do best and encapsulate a lot of nuanced and gigantic concepts into tidbits that are easy for me to understand. Maybe my rumination will help someone... OR it will show everyone how far I have to go towards becoming a fully functioning human!

I decided to think of this year as a year of three "re"s.

Reinvigorate
Reinforce
Reflect

As I reinvigorate my physical dance practice, I'm also heightening my awareness towards my perceptions. I want to add energy to the places that I have been neglecting, but also to notice the parts of me that often get overlooked. I want to breathe love and light into these dusty corners of myself. As far as dancing goes, you can support me immediately by going to one of my New Year's Eve gigs or by being first in line to The Big Bad-Ass Belly Dance Show: My Silly Um...!! Graphics below with details!

I am a strength-based person, and I believe that starting from strength is a way to move forward with confidence and kindness. I don't necessarily want to become even stronger, but I want to show gratitude for that which I take for granted and continue to be supportive of myself in the form of self-care and self-knowing. I also want to be supportive of the strengths of my friends, family, and community and take steps towards reinforcing everything we have worked so hard to achieve!

As I said above, I have been the recipient of incredible energy, good will, and so many gifts! They come from you, they come from the divine, they come from everything in between - and I want to say thank you and reflect everything back upon those who have shown me themselves in tangible ways. I want to be a mirror, not just for myself but for those who share their energy with me and others. I want to make sure that I can actively be a part of making my personal community whole and being a vehicle for everyone to see themselves as they truly are... Infinite.

My "re"s build upon the foundation of what I have already created in my life. While I want to continue to learn, grow, and experience new adventures, my focus this year is to gather myself, my community, and my passions, apply my "re"s and see what emerges. I have a feeling it'll be REdiculously good. (I know that it's spelled "ridiculously," but let me have this PLEASE - I am so sleep deprived!)

I'm curious how you are framing your new year! If you would like to examine your up and coming year with me and perhaps set some goals, I am opening myself up to speak with small groups or individuals in a workshop or mentoring format. I'm not actively seeking these gigs out as they take a ton of energy and care, but if I can be helpful to you then let me know! I would love to be of service. Click here to send me an email!

I secretly have one more "re" - rejoice! Thank you thank you thank you and you know why!!!

Costume by Myra Krien
Photo by Cre8 Studios

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Up and coming shows

Dance into 2025 with me and the fabulous Cecilia!

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The Announcement You've all been waiting for!

Join us for the 15th Annual Big Bad-Ass Belly Dance Show! My Silly Um...
Tickets: $25 online + fees and sales tax ~ $35 at the door.
Doors at 7 pm - Show at 8 pm
21+ VALID ID REQUIRED
get tix at https://link.dice.fm/U5773cd6cc1e
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This year, we’re opening the doors of perception with a psychedelic-fueled dance frenzy! On February 28th and March 1st, let us take you on an ecstatic journey into the depths of the human experience.
Under the creative direction of Cecilia Rinn and artistic direction of Tori King, the Starbelly Dancers—featuring Cecilia Rinn, Tori King, Chad Rinn, Cassandra Slone, Bayla Night, and Alyssa Kimm—will mesmerize you with their electrifying performances.
Adding to the magic are:
Matthew Voorhees, weaving musical wonders
The incredible digital artistry of Studio Haskin
The hilarious and awe-inspiring puppetry of Glip-GLab
And the fabulous Starbelly Student Troupe!
We encourage you to wear your grooviest attire and get ready to boogie—all night, in your dreams, and beyond your wildest imagination!
Don’t miss the psychedelic ride of the year!
https://ceciliabellydance.com/my-silly-um