As a habitual gusher, I'll just say Wow, YES! and you can take the rest of the superlatives as said. BTW, really enjoyed the veils workshop and your performance at Majma. Thank you (again!).
I recently took up the dance. it is the only thing I have found in over two years that helps my sciatic nerve, relieving me of the pain I live with from morning to night.
Your thoughts, impressions, and wishes come through in this story. You've done a beautiful job of explaining why it is we all turn into the music and let it transform us through the dance.
Hear-hear! I'd much rather dance than do physical therapy any day! Or any sort of therapy that there is out there, for that matter...it cures a great many ills! So glad you enjoyed it! Take care and happy dancing!
You said what I could never come up with words for!!! Thank you! Thank you! Dance is the one thing that really made me feel valuable, and love myself - it has tied together my life, with those I dance with, those that watch us, and the greater global community. I cried watching this. (BTW - I'm that random girl you sat next to at the performance at Pennsic 2007)
Oh, right on! Hi!!!! Alas I will not be able to go this year. I just moved, sooo... I'm so glad you enjoyed this. You know, even though I'm the one who made this video, there are days when I watch it myself just to remember why I dance. Hugs!
I am so glad you all resonate so much with this video! Dance is what has kept me going through the ups and downs of my life too, as well as those amazing people I've met through it!
I have danced here and there and I have been dancing with my troupe for almost a year now and it means so much to me. It is helping me to find myself after a long-term break up and to believe in the power within.
Thank you for posting this, it is an inspiration and a joy to hear your message.
Indeedy--this dance does that. Through all of the ups and downs, it is the one thing that remains with me, and it is the glue when I'm falling apart. So glad you dug it!
Thankyou,so much for the inspiration to keep going on.......this was sent to me by jamilajen when I needed it most. At my age (59) and health, I was almost ready to say I give, but now I am going to dance for me and for as long as I can....Thankyou my dear friends of the dance........Najida Razi
You are so welcome! With as many injuries as I have, I find that there is always some sort of dance I can do. Perhaps not the glam, acrobatic, uber-energizer-bunny ones that I've done before, but there is always a dance to be done. Keep it up, sister!
Wow what a great video!!! I love it, and I love you Isidora! Thank you, thank you for the very interesting workshop last saturday in Quebec city. I believe in you!
My goodness you have made tears flow from my heart to my eyes. This was breath-taking and I so needed this! I am going to repost this on my tribes tribe page. Thank you from little baby and me!
Izzy! This was SO powerful! It brought me to tears! Thank you for making such an amazing video, to represent this beautiful art form. It made me reflect on my dance career, and how thankful I am for the friends I've made, and the experiences I've had throughout the years. This video is perfect in so many ways. ;)
absolutely wonderful!! Thank you so much. I have shared it with so many, because, at age fifty seven, with bad knees, bad shoulders, a rounded body I get asked *all* the time, "Why do you dance?" and this so beautifully answers the question. Thank you again!
Oh, Izzy! That's beautiful! That is the most inspiring and lovely thing that I've seen/heard/read in so long! I believe this is just the sort of thing that can get anyone out of a funk, and out of their box. ;-) Great work!
the dance clips are absolutely beautiful but what I find most intriguing is your thoughts on being a teacehr. I've always believed that teaching is a gift and what you said hit the nail on the head. If more teachers - regardless of the subject- thought like this, the knowledge imparted on the world would be mindblowng. Thanks
chocolate--thank you for sharing your thoughts...I've had really influential teachers--some who were outstanding and some who taught me about the kind of teacher I did NOT want to be. Equally important. *grin* So glad you enjoyed!
Every person who thinks that bellydancing is about being sexy and getting dollar bills stuffed in your clothes and seducing people needs to watch this video. Very, very good expression of what makes who we are as dancers so, so precious..
WOW! how absolutely beautiful,,,I still get goose bumps just thinking about it... It fills my heart and soul...It made me feel so proud to be a dancer and to be able to see just how powerful dance is,, thankyou.
as always, your talents are manifold. I still dance because of you and the inspiration of what you have managed to accomplish in your lifetime already; despite the arthritis in my knees, it has made my leg muscles stronger so I can participate in this universal art form and has actually prolonged the life left in my knees.
You are a beautiful person as well as a beautiful dancer.
I'm not a dancer yet, just taking my very first steps. But this video makes me feel like I'm already bound to smth really, really beautiful and powerful. And that gives even more desire to dance. Hope I can do it some day. Thank you, Izzy!
This story is a torch that warms my soul and lights my way through the cold, dark struggle of rebirth. It brought me to tears. My story is woven into this one, as I am one of those people whose life has been permanently altered because of THIS dance. Thank you for telling our story with subtlety and grace. Shimmy on!!!
I click play and shivers travel the landscape of my skin, and my heart fills with inspiration and excitement and pride and my eyes fill with tears. All that Beauty and Communication and and Truth that I value so deeply so deeply are pumping gratitude through veins that love to dance adn can't stop dancing and cry out "We are understood!" See my words dancing across the screen? Huge thanks for this work of love-art! -Meagan
This video says it all, exactly as I feel. Some people can inspire others through dance in a life-altering way that no one else can. Our dear dance teacher, Rose Champagne, did just that in her short life of 30 years. Her passing away this month enlightened our community of how one can free and unite others toward peace and self-acceptance through dance...taught though love as Rose did. And you, sweet Izzy.
I have yet to meet you in person, yet I feel as if I've known you for a lifetime! You make me proud to be a dancer and I know our paths will continue to cross if only electronically for now. Your students/fellow dancers are very lucky to have you as their guide.
Hi Izzy, just got to see your film - absolutely great ! Thanks for sharing, it's all so true. I hope many more people, also here in Australia, will see it :-) "hugz"
And I'll have you know, I went to great lengths to create this YouTube account thingy for the SOLE purpose of being able to post a comment on your video. :P
I think you pretty much said it...whether this video "wins" or not, it is already reaching people and touching hearts across the country and around the world. Definitely got me a little teary-eyed. You did an amazing job with it...and Lyman, too, on the music...fits the video perfectly. Incredible piece of work! Love ya!
I am also a dancer and this video is wonderful. It is good to be reminded that even if you are one person you touch other people and how you touch them can spark a other wonderful things. Thank you for creating it.
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! I'm so glad that it touches people. I was hoping it would. It was a joy to create! And thank you for passing it on!
I loved your video. It was beautiful and moving. How wonderful it would be to view something like this at a superbowl half-time show or in place of all those dreadful political propaganda commercials. Thank you Izzy for creating something so awesome.
5 stars !!!! Is it any wonder i drive 70+ miles just to dance with you & the girls? You are not just a teacher, as i told u the other night, you are a healer "body/mind/spirit" and everything u said/danced in this video demonstrates that fact so well! I am soooo proud of you and love/enjoy every unique dancer in your classes/troupes/our community. From all walks of life, all shapes n sizes,we are united, via the dance.Thank you for encouraging us to embrace our differences.Luv n appreciateU Cath
Double Wow. You turly are an inspiration to all who yearn for peace and harmony in this troubled world. There are many forms of "spirit of the dance" throughout the world and this film truly gives meaning to your signature: Love, :>))))Dad
Wow...totally awesome collaboration. I am still tingling. What else can I say? I am almost dumbstruck. This makes me feel like there really is a chance for this planet to thrive. Thank you. Love you both--Mom P.
This is absolutely wonderful and will no doubt touch many people, dancers or not...thanks to Izzy for doing such a great, sensitive film for us all...
Neat. :)
hypnodance 2 years ago
Beautiful. Thank you. I really hope I can see you dance one day. :)
LarvaBellydance 2 years ago
great message!
dancegypsy8 2 years ago
thank you...:)
zarabellydancer 2 years ago
FANTASTIC.
criselemartins 2 years ago
As a habitual gusher, I'll just say Wow, YES! and you can take the rest of the superlatives as said. BTW, really enjoyed the veils workshop and your performance at Majma. Thank you (again!).
Mothbelly 2 years ago
I recently took up the dance. it is the only thing I have found in over two years that helps my sciatic nerve, relieving me of the pain I live with from morning to night.
Your thoughts, impressions, and wishes come through in this story. You've done a beautiful job of explaining why it is we all turn into the music and let it transform us through the dance.
NightsMuse 3 years ago
Hear-hear! I'd much rather dance than do physical therapy any day! Or any sort of therapy that there is out there, for that matter...it cures a great many ills! So glad you enjoyed it! Take care and happy dancing!
izzytejedora 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this. It was a beautiful video that I will often reference when I need an uplift in spirit. :)
KOleH 3 years ago
You said what I could never come up with words for!!! Thank you! Thank you! Dance is the one thing that really made me feel valuable, and love myself - it has tied together my life, with those I dance with, those that watch us, and the greater global community. I cried watching this. (BTW - I'm that random girl you sat next to at the performance at Pennsic 2007)
trbaldreams 3 years ago
Oh, right on! Hi!!!! Alas I will not be able to go this year. I just moved, sooo... I'm so glad you enjoyed this. You know, even though I'm the one who made this video, there are days when I watch it myself just to remember why I dance. Hugs!
izzytejedora 3 years ago
I am so glad you all resonate so much with this video! Dance is what has kept me going through the ups and downs of my life too, as well as those amazing people I've met through it!
mattreeves437 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this.
I have danced here and there and I have been dancing with my troupe for almost a year now and it means so much to me. It is helping me to find myself after a long-term break up and to believe in the power within.
Thank you for posting this, it is an inspiration and a joy to hear your message.
ZerikaZaheroux 3 years ago
Indeedy--this dance does that. Through all of the ups and downs, it is the one thing that remains with me, and it is the glue when I'm falling apart. So glad you dug it!
izzytejedora 3 years ago
Thankyou,so much for the inspiration to keep going on.......this was sent to me by jamilajen when I needed it most. At my age (59) and health, I was almost ready to say I give, but now I am going to dance for me and for as long as I can....Thankyou my dear friends of the dance........Najida Razi
najidasusu 3 years ago
You are so welcome! With as many injuries as I have, I find that there is always some sort of dance I can do. Perhaps not the glam, acrobatic, uber-energizer-bunny ones that I've done before, but there is always a dance to be done. Keep it up, sister!
izzytejedora 3 years ago
Thank you so much for creating this. It touched my soul.
jamilajen 3 years ago
beautiful.
eiretearoa 3 years ago
I needed this . . . right on Izzy. *beam, sniffle*
UrvashiChandani 3 years ago
I will show this to my grandmother and then I'm shure she will finily understand the meaning of belly dance. Striptease? No please!
Excellent vid.
HoneyBeeQ13 3 years ago
Thank you for this Izzy, it makes me proud to be a dancer.
sidoniathegypsy 4 years ago
this made me cry, it was so beautiful and so true!
shyinvinciblegirl 4 years ago
Wow what a great video!!! I love it, and I love you Isidora! Thank you, thank you for the very interesting workshop last saturday in Quebec city. I believe in you!
Soraya
Sorayada 4 years ago
Heya! So glad you enjoyed this video and the workshop! It was great to meet you! I had a great time up there with y'all! Hugs!
~Iz
izzytejedora 4 years ago
This was beautiful!
jennifersimonette 4 years ago
My goodness you have made tears flow from my heart to my eyes. This was breath-taking and I so needed this! I am going to repost this on my tribes tribe page. Thank you from little baby and me!
poeticalibi 4 years ago
That was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful way to start my day.
Azual1 4 years ago
Oh, wow!
jolynnemartinez 4 years ago
So glad y'all like it! Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...
izzytejedora 4 years ago
Thank you.
cowgirlbellydancer 4 years ago
Izzy! This was SO powerful! It brought me to tears! Thank you for making such an amazing video, to represent this beautiful art form. It made me reflect on my dance career, and how thankful I am for the friends I've made, and the experiences I've had throughout the years. This video is perfect in so many ways. ;)
ChristelPinup 4 years ago
Gorgeous! I love how the spirit of the dance and the spirit of the people really shine thru on this video. Go Bean! Go Cindi!
reikiwoman 4 years ago
absolutely wonderful!! Thank you so much. I have shared it with so many, because, at age fifty seven, with bad knees, bad shoulders, a rounded body I get asked *all* the time, "Why do you dance?" and this so beautifully answers the question. Thank you again!
wolfsine 4 years ago
Izzy ... girl, you made me cry.
chacesmom 4 years ago
beautiful Izzy, very nice job.
shemsdance 4 years ago
Very beautiful and says many things that I have never been able to put in words.
AdaraSuhair 4 years ago
Oh, Izzy! That's beautiful! That is the most inspiring and lovely thing that I've seen/heard/read in so long! I believe this is just the sort of thing that can get anyone out of a funk, and out of their box. ;-) Great work!
Cutlows 4 years ago
Incredibly beautiful =)
Raelista 4 years ago
Excellent!!! Keep leaving footsteps in the sand, beautiful soul! You hit the nail on the head!
UrbanAmericanGypsy 4 years ago
the dance clips are absolutely beautiful but what I find most intriguing is your thoughts on being a teacehr. I've always believed that teaching is a gift and what you said hit the nail on the head. If more teachers - regardless of the subject- thought like this, the knowledge imparted on the world would be mindblowng. Thanks
chocolateeyes21 4 years ago
chocolate--thank you for sharing your thoughts...I've had really influential teachers--some who were outstanding and some who taught me about the kind of teacher I did NOT want to be. Equally important. *grin* So glad you enjoyed!
izzytejedora 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! You have spoken for us all through your talent and passion!
Much Admiration,
Sultra
sultra 4 years ago
Favorited. Nicely done.
rorajoey 4 years ago
So be THAT, sister! We will dance us to the light.
julee8593 4 years ago
Every person who thinks that bellydancing is about being sexy and getting dollar bills stuffed in your clothes and seducing people needs to watch this video. Very, very good expression of what makes who we are as dancers so, so precious..
Zehara89 4 years ago
It is beautiful. It touched my heart.
grandmamaggie 4 years ago 2
thanks for speaking for all of us who believe in the dance, it tells exactly what I have seen , felt and experienced with this dance!
eudanz 4 years ago
*siiiiiigh* Y'all make me a thousand times more glad that I created this video...and I didn't think that was possible. So much love!!!!! XXXOOO ~Iz
izzytejedora 4 years ago
WOW! how absolutely beautiful,,,I still get goose bumps just thinking about it... It fills my heart and soul...It made me feel so proud to be a dancer and to be able to see just how powerful dance is,, thankyou.
Many blessings from Austraila
charvii 4 years ago
.......you are expanding exponentially as an artist.....
It's just incredible to witness.
wendyofwinter 4 years ago
Izzy -
as always, your talents are manifold. I still dance because of you and the inspiration of what you have managed to accomplish in your lifetime already; despite the arthritis in my knees, it has made my leg muscles stronger so I can participate in this universal art form and has actually prolonged the life left in my knees.
You are a beautiful person as well as a beautiful dancer.
Sandi (Gunnison)
Sanditiger 4 years ago
I'm not a dancer yet, just taking my very first steps. But this video makes me feel like I'm already bound to smth really, really beautiful and powerful. And that gives even more desire to dance. Hope I can do it some day. Thank you, Izzy!
Olga
OlkaJaeran 4 years ago
So true, I really like this video, very beautiful.
CoupleChan 4 years ago
This story is a torch that warms my soul and lights my way through the cold, dark struggle of rebirth. It brought me to tears. My story is woven into this one, as I am one of those people whose life has been permanently altered because of THIS dance. Thank you for telling our story with subtlety and grace. Shimmy on!!!
beanyth 4 years ago
I click play and shivers travel the landscape of my skin, and my heart fills with inspiration and excitement and pride and my eyes fill with tears. All that Beauty and Communication and and Truth that I value so deeply so deeply are pumping gratitude through veins that love to dance adn can't stop dancing and cry out "We are understood!" See my words dancing across the screen? Huge thanks for this work of love-art! -Meagan
ub40ish 4 years ago
This video says it all, exactly as I feel. Some people can inspire others through dance in a life-altering way that no one else can. Our dear dance teacher, Rose Champagne, did just that in her short life of 30 years. Her passing away this month enlightened our community of how one can free and unite others toward peace and self-acceptance through dance...taught though love as Rose did. And you, sweet Izzy.
iritl 4 years ago
You are a very special person... This is really wonderful. Thank you for being you, you really have an impact.
Marthyna1 4 years ago
I have yet to meet you in person, yet I feel as if I've known you for a lifetime! You make me proud to be a dancer and I know our paths will continue to cross if only electronically for now. Your students/fellow dancers are very lucky to have you as their guide.
Happy Dancing and Peace...there IS hope!
Marie in California.
sodermom1 4 years ago 2
Hi Izzy, just got to see your film - absolutely great ! Thanks for sharing, it's all so true. I hope many more people, also here in Australia, will see it :-) "hugz"
Bina
Tahanibina 4 years ago
And I'll have you know, I went to great lengths to create this YouTube account thingy for the SOLE purpose of being able to post a comment on your video. :P
jazupancic 4 years ago
I think you pretty much said it...whether this video "wins" or not, it is already reaching people and touching hearts across the country and around the world. Definitely got me a little teary-eyed. You did an amazing job with it...and Lyman, too, on the music...fits the video perfectly. Incredible piece of work! Love ya!
jazupancic 4 years ago
This is a stunning, important piece of work. Congratulations.
shaiajean 4 years ago
This is really beautiful and inspiring.
reicreature 4 years ago
This sent shivers down my spine! Thank you, it is inspiring! The movement and flow is beautiful!
Louise
louise739 4 years ago
Beautiful. It's really just beautiful. So many more things I want to say about it and all of us, but--Beautiful, that's really it.
lunisima 4 years ago
Yallah!
shahravar 4 years ago
Greetings izzy,
I am also a dancer and this video is wonderful. It is good to be reminded that even if you are one person you touch other people and how you touch them can spark a other wonderful things. Thank you for creating it.
fairyceltic 4 years ago 2
Mom--what can I say? You've been showing me how to be not only an artist, but a loving person since before I was born. Thank YOU!
Lyman--I couldn't have done this without your love, support and incredible musical genius! You're the best, my love!
I love you both!
izzytejedora 4 years ago
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! I'm so glad that it touches people. I was hoping it would. It was a joy to create! And thank you for passing it on!
izzytejedora 4 years ago
I loved your video. It was beautiful and moving. How wonderful it would be to view something like this at a superbowl half-time show or in place of all those dreadful political propaganda commercials. Thank you Izzy for creating something so awesome.
alimaalikhan 4 years ago
5 stars !!!! Is it any wonder i drive 70+ miles just to dance with you & the girls? You are not just a teacher, as i told u the other night, you are a healer "body/mind/spirit" and everything u said/danced in this video demonstrates that fact so well! I am soooo proud of you and love/enjoy every unique dancer in your classes/troupes/our community. From all walks of life, all shapes n sizes,we are united, via the dance.Thank you for encouraging us to embrace our differences.Luv n appreciateU Cath
wannaboogie2 4 years ago
Yes. Just yes.
I am inspired, humbled, and exalted. THANK YOU.
trishadiva 4 years ago
Double Wow. You turly are an inspiration to all who yearn for peace and harmony in this troubled world. There are many forms of "spirit of the dance" throughout the world and this film truly gives meaning to your signature: Love, :>))))Dad
While I dance,
I cannot hate, I cannot judge,
I cannot separate myself from life,
I can only be joyful and whole,
That is why I dance. ~Hans Bos
ostinato1947 4 years ago
You taught me well.
~All my love!!!!
izzytejedora 4 years ago
Lovely and inspiring and MUST be shared!!!
Izzy, you're 'da BOMB!
What a message of hope and peace for all!
danahaefner 4 years ago
As are you--thank you for sharing the original post and starting it all!
izzytejedora 4 years ago
Beautiful. It made me cry. It made me hope. It made me (dare I say it?) want to DANCE!
Thank you.
darkmoonkrake 4 years ago
Touching, spiritual, enchanting piece with heart. AWSOME
msshaman 4 years ago
Great video, Izzy... it's very moving and brings out the beauty of our community...
Sashasmommy11 4 years ago
cosmic
unifying
timeless
ecstatic
life is good!
it's the heartbeat
that gets us dancing
thanks to my sister chari
for turning me on to this
mando45454545 4 years ago
The video is awesome!!! I love it!!!
msassy23 4 years ago
cosmic
unifying
timeless
ecstatic
life is good
it's the heartbeat
that gets us up dancing
thanks to my sister, chari
for turning me on to this!!!!!!!
mando45454545 4 years ago
Wow...totally awesome collaboration. I am still tingling. What else can I say? I am almost dumbstruck. This makes me feel like there really is a chance for this planet to thrive. Thank you. Love you both--Mom P.
ostinato1947 4 years ago
This is absolutely wonderful and will no doubt touch many people, dancers or not...thanks to Izzy for doing such a great, sensitive film for us all...
Saiedeh08 4 years ago
You are the awesomeness!
DarbukaGirl 4 years ago
Izzy! Just when I don't believe I could fall any more in love... you find one more thing!
This is amazing! I loves it!
AngelusOni 4 years ago
Awesome as always, actually made me cry, it's a good thing though ^_^ You're the best Izzy! I wish I had a way to go to your classes.
Pypar 4 years ago
you definately touched my heart!
Aksanad 4 years ago
OMG!!! Well done!
figure81mrtym 4 years ago
::applause:: Excellent! That is really beautiful. Great job, Izzy. ^__^
flashcat 4 years ago
Nice, and would be better with a narrator voice. :)
kamenrx 4 years ago
Well done. A beautiful compilation, an exceptional story. Hail the Teachers.
lbushkovski 4 years ago
I loved it !!!
thanks for share!!
claucieni 4 years ago