[Bellybabe]

IBCC was fantastic. It was overwhelming to see so many talented performers and and varied performances.

The workshops were amazing. Didn't go to Nath's workshop because he is my teacher (heh heh) but our troupe think he knocked it out of the ball park at the Gala show when he did his drum solo.

I love, love, love Ferda Bayazit and her emotional, earthy, juicy Turkish Roman style.

Bozenka was fantastic (I am a HUGE fan of Tamalyn Dallal - hence I knew Bozenka could be nothing but amazing in the flesh).

And what can I say about Aida Nour and Tito? - absolute showmen (women!!). Simple, elegant and extremely emotional and juicy. YUMMY!!!

As for the tribal contingent, there was a fantastic gal called Dominique Senecal from Montreal that danced on Main Stage II who did the best tribal fusion I've seen since Rachel Brice - precisely because she isn't an RB clone. And headliner Amy Sigil with her troupemate Kari Vanderzwaag were also amazing - again because they seem to have their own unique spin on tribal fusion that isn't a knock off of the RB style (who I think is amazing, BTW).

What a fantastic experience to be among so many people - all with their own unique talents, styles, personalities. What a chance in a lifetime to be dancing in a troupe on the same stage as Aida Nour, Tito and all the other headline acts!!!! It was a huge thrill for this house wife from Victoria to be a dancing diva for an entire week. My only regret is that I had to miss the last day in order to come home.

Have to start saving my pennies for next year . . .