New York City, NY
This weekend, I got a chance to see Djahari Clark, an old friend of mine who recently moved to New York and is working on developing her dance company, Desert Sin. Sounds sort of benign - like the kind of thing that happens every day. But really, it's quite profound.
To give up everything you know, end a significant relationship, leave your job and dive into the unknown is one thing at 20, and quite another at 35. But here she is, in rehearsal at happy kicks studio on 14th street. Preparing for a performance at Bonnaroo. Just taking it one day at a time. Counting pennies. Holding onto what she believes.
I'm not at all romantic about the notion of packing it all up one day and running away to someplace fabulous and pursuing "the dream". In fact, I've known many other people to have done the same thing, and the whole idea was sort of sad and desperate. You can be running to something, or away from something. You can do it to be true to yourself or to hide who you really are. And I supposed most of the time, only the person doing it know the truth behind it all. Though maybe that's not even true.
But in this case, it is indeed a beautiful thing. You feel it when you are around her. You see it when she dances. It's a good feeling. So, I whipped out my google phone and snapped a few shots to share, which is how I feel I can contribute. My way of staying useful. We all need something.
For those who are intrigued, I can confirm that Desert Sin is top notch and totally kicks ass. If you are in New York, LA, or Bonnaroo, be sure to check them out.
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