It’s finally up!…iMemories just finished transferring the 20 minutes of video video footage from July 2001–(10 years ago, already!)–of Shabtai & I dancing at Yoni Carr’s Israeli Folk Dance Session in La Jolla, California.   And yes, I change tops after the first dance, in the first video.  Look for me in the orange tank top for the remainder of dances.

I will write more  about Shabtai & I later, when my head isn’t pounding so hard from a nasty flu I caught after getting back here to Florida a week ago.  Also when I’m feeling better, I will try editing both clips; making them lighter as it was very dark in Beth El Synagogue where we used to dance with Yoni.  It was great lighting for dance and romance but not so good for photos and videos.

Shabtai & Shoshana Israeli Dancing Part One

http://www.facebook.com/v/1951010155102

PART TWO

http://www.facebook.com/v/1951019395333

So sorry you have to click through to view the clips.  Facebook calls it an embed but as you can see, it’s just a link.  Sigh.

MOTHER OF DANCE

Yoni is

A princess fair

With beautiful eyes

And sexy, red hair

When she dances

Oh how the heart sings

To see such grace

It’s as though she has wings

Everyone loves

Yoni’s smiles so bright

She lights up a room

And a dark night

All those who know her

Sing her praises out loud:

“There’s no one like Yoni

Who can inspire such a crowd!”

Left-footed and clumsy

At one time we all were

But her patient, clear guidence

Gave us mastery for sure

So come to Beth El

In La Jolla and you’ll see

Big, smiling faces

Filled with joy & glee

Watch Yoni in action

Demonstrating her poise

But be quiet while she’s teaching

Please don’t make a noise

It’s only six bucks

What a deal! – for a class

Then open dancing & schmoozing

Or just sit on your ……

All of us here

Are just regular folks

Laughing and dancing

And telling dumb jokes

We’re ready for you

To come join in the fun

So grab up your family

And out the door run

Over to Yoni’s

Big dance floor, all wood

Where the music from Israel

Sounds better than good

And if that’s not enough

To entice your soul

Just remember I told you

When life takes it’s toll

That there’s nothing better

For lifting you up

Than to hold hands with your brother

And drink from life’s cup

Of the smiles in singing,

And dancing and song

It’ll carry you through the week

And all your life long!

copyright 2002-2011 Shoshana Rose All Rights Reserved