Author Archives: perlgurl

Space for Movement Studio opening soon!

Posted on July 7, 2009 by perlgurl

I am opening studio primarily for belly dance in Fairbanks. Finding a name seems to have been the hardest part thus far. We are located in a historic building that was “Tommy’s Elbow Room” for a long time, and there … Continue reading →

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Please Help me Name My Studio!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by perlgurl

GOOD NEWS: I am opening a studio in my town. I am tired of renting and getting pushed around everything someone forgot about scheduling me in (again!), or decided they want to add a class right at the time my … Continue reading →

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My Own Dance Studio?

Posted on June 16, 2009 by perlgurl

I am considering opening a dance studio in town. My idea is to have this space solely as studio space, so the studio would only host dancers, yoga classes, or other barefoot types of events. I have been looking at … Continue reading →

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Becoming Mundane

Posted on June 8, 2009 by perlgurl

Moving to Alaska has prompted a few changes in my day to day life desires, or maybe the move was just another step towards this shift in priorities. No longer do I desire to be active all the time, or … Continue reading →

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Planting roots

Posted on June 4, 2009 by perlgurl

Over the weekend we helped our neighbor remove the large swing set that was in our front yard and then we put it in their yard. They have 4 kids of various ages and will get a lot more use … Continue reading →

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Clucking Blossom and Cake

Posted on June 2, 2009 by perlgurl

Cold Fusion Tribal Dance (CFTD) performed at Clucking Blossom this past weekend. Rachel, Liz and Fruitcake did a Bollywood dance, Mary did her sword solo, and all of us present performed Lunatics. Out of 37 pictures, 6 were of dirt … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse

Posted on May 28, 2009 by perlgurl

I came home from troupe rehearsal last night to find hubby had finally gone out and got us a new 12 gauge shot gun and ammo. He has been talking about how much we need guns for home protection, protection … Continue reading →

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Inappropriate, yet funny, dialogue at work : )

Posted on May 27, 2009 by perlgurl

I work in an office where I am the only female. Frequently the two younger men in my office (under the age of 29) make comments and then go “Oh, wait, that wasn’t appropriate for the workplace was it?” Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Snake Stack, done!

Posted on May 27, 2009 by perlgurl

Finally, all the snakes are in the snake stack! Moved Ares into the bottom level last night, after having to reglue the track that the glass sits in. Now, we just need to make a base for it all to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update, Sonic Screwdrivers, sunburnt tattoo and skeeter bites

Posted on May 26, 2009 by perlgurl

What a great weekend! And oddly enough no dancing was involved, save for a wee bit of improv to Chumbawumba while hubby ran out to Lowes for the 3rd time on Monday. Saturday night had a couple of friends over … Continue reading →

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