The Sands of August: Eight dancers of Design ~n~ Dance 2013

The Design n Dance festival was held August 24, 2013.  What pleased me (besides the custom silks) was the continuity from year to year.  The organizers did a fine job of showcasing the community, including current dancers, alumni dancers, builders, staff, and sponsors.  I enjoyed seeing the Alumni group dance at the beginning, and and Ebi, winner of 2012 at the end.  I have posted elsewhere about these fine exhibition dancers.  (See http://design-n-dance.weebly.com for details)

But now let us turn our attention to the 8 competing dancers themselves.  For each I will offer a sketch or two, an example post and a cloud of their words.   I list them in the order of their dance, not of their prize placement.  This is because they are all outstanding, and I wish all dancers, from first to last, to know they please the free and must continue to grace the sands with their feet.  I will post the announces introduction as written by Hayden and announced by Ame, which is of special interested at this event because of the special silks work by each dancer.  Here then, is a highlight of each of the eight.

One - Taema

Taema is a familiar dancer in the arena of competition.   For the Design ~n~ Dance competition she wore custom silks of red and gold.  There is more to say about here, but some was lost in the opening overture to the dance.  I will research her and have more to say.

Music: Jesse Cook - Closer to Madness

Taema

"Teasing hips travels in smooth circles with skillful moves she presses her belly upward, each ripple pushing a cry of lust from tender lips to join and mingle with the erotic music, shoulders rolling in and out with the motion of her lower body. Her mind, no longer shrouded by a thick veil of fear and anxiety, allows a body bred for pleasure to sway temptingly, shamelessly in a blatant attempt to seduce. Colorful silks hiss and slide over slave flesh encouraging her to obey their intimate caress."

Two ~ Angel

Angel is quite the beauty in the silks creation, titled: Firebird created by Viadetta "Rarna", Resident of "Beyond the mists." This regal outfit is stunning in it's complexity and intricate details. In deep red with hypnotizing swirls of gold, this silk cups and circles around the breast skimming across her well toned stomach and joining with the bottom draped along full hips. The bottom portion is short in the front, extending down the sides to a long tip in the back. This design allows for freedom of movement while flowing freely and dancing along in counterpoint along her lithe form. It's completed with a sheer side drape coming to the mid-knee eagerly awaiting its opportunity to become entwined with the body it adorns. 

Angel

Angel is the slave of Stefania of the City of Port Olni. She has been dancing for about a year and a half, having begun as a tavern dancer, then went on to learn pre-written and competition style dancing. She loves to push her limits and try new things with every dance she writes - even if this sometimes means it takes her a long while to finish one. Angel has graduated from the Academy of Gorean Dance based in Port Olni and went on to be an assistant then an instructor of the Academy. She dances, always, to please her Mistress.

Music: Gothic Music - Let Me Fade

Angel senses the time is near to face her fate and lowers back to her knees in a last ditch attempt to save herself. Crawling toward him, lips lower to plant a soft kiss at his boot. Gorgeous crimson silks woven though with golden threads hugging every curve as she moves. Arms rise in supplication, her every muscle screaming out for his mercy. Softly murmuring," Please my Master... I know my sins are many, I know I have not always shown absolute obedience. Let this beast live to prove she can obey" A single tear glistening as it trickles down pale cheek.

Three - Maddy ~ * 3rd place winner

Maddy is dancing in "Roses". Roses slave silks in pink are a lovely confection designed to tease the imagination and the eye with its slender lines of vines adorning the bust and waist. The skirt of green foliage with the contrasting rose colored accent silks wrap gently around her shapely hips leaving one to wonder what secrets bud beneath the hidden layers of leaves. Any slave's Owner would be delighted to have their girl dance for their pleasure wearing these lovely silks.

"Maddy holds out the little silk skirt smiling"

Maddy

Maddy had her first dance competition over a year ago, where she promptly threw up on her owner's boots. Dancing privately for two years prior to that experience, she danced for the pleasure of her owner, who encouraged her into the public eye.

Maddy is a fun loving, quietly gentle girl owned by Ramius Marco of the City of Vigo. She has attended many dance classes, as she likes to keep her mind open to all new things. A quirky sense of humor that leads her to think outside the box, Maddy dances for one reason, to please her owner.

Music: Never Let Me Go (Instrumental with Backvocals)

"Maddy Timid fingers sweep over a flat belly, drawing attention to the glistening dew that clung to the light soft blond hair, leaving bumps in their wake as she is guided to twist and side step about the pit. This time the dance all her, feet carrying her left then right, arms spread and raise, welcoming the new found girl that had been hidden far too long."

Four - Tabi

Tabi is draped with the " Tabi" dancing silks designed by Cape Weary . The combination of the blues and purples bring out the beautiful blue of Xtabi's eyes while the glittering, beaded fabric wraps itself around each curve. The top is a form fitting design wrapping around the waist and back again while lifting and enhancing the breast for the viewer's pleasure if you choose or can be worn PG as well. The top is finished with shimmering arm silks and delicate cuffs at each wrist that can be chained or not at the Master's pleasure.

The skirt is softly layered starting mid thigh in the front descending to ankle length in the back. Its semi-sheer layers seem to float gently around the dancer's long, graceful legs caressing her as she moves. This is paired with a set of delicate anklets to drawing the eye to her feet as they move across the sands. Tabi's silks from from "For F's Sake" were co-created by Cape Weary and Giselle555.

Tabi

Tabi is a veteren Gorean dancer who enjoys dancing for the free and is passionate about Gorean slave dancing. Owned both in SL and RL by Master Gorm Runo, a well-known teacher and proponent of Gorean Philosophy, she dances for her Master's pleasure and to entertain and bring enjoyment to the free. She can often be found broadcasting on Goreans Portal Radio where she will often broadcast dance competitions. She finds fulfillment and joy in serving through dance and is very excited to have been included in this event.

Game Of Thrones Theme Extended Edit

"tabi's movements slow, becoming more graceful despite pounding heart, tiny tremors the only evidence of inner anguish, unsure if desperate supplications have reached desired effect, sensual gyrations of tempting tease become a petition for absolution, wistful gaze shines from deep blue eyes, ever more eager to show submission through provocative gesticulations."

Five - Aqila

Aqila da Kitten respresented creations of ON A LARK. She is wearing the FALLING LEAVES silks designed by Discovering Destiny better known as Lark. FALLING LEAVES is a slave outfit inspired by the lovely and delicate leaves that cascade in the autumn. The mesh drop back skirt is draped low on the hips and is made from an intricately patterned fabric inspired by the beauty of Aspen leaves. These Aspen shaped leaves have been gathered and strung together to create a delicate necklace, belt, head dress, and adorn the wrist and thigh bands. In addition, to enhance movement, there are fur tails on the back of the necklace as well as attached to the wrist and thigh bands. FALLING LEAVES is available in 6 colors, and is worn here today in Copper.

Aqila

This girl is the crazy bond from the north, now property of Appius Domitius Decmitius, Scribe of Glorious Ar of Gorean Crossroads. She's been dancing awhile now and every single time she steps into the sands, there is an incredible joy that makes heart pound, body move, and spirit soar. Given a chance to dance ot the them of Absolute Obedience, the first thing that came to this kitten's mind was a quote from the books:

Quote from the works of John Norman: "Her feelings were easily hurt, a valuable property in a slave girl. Too, she could not control her feelings, another excellent property in a slave girl. Her feelings, vulnerable, deep, exploitable, in her expressions and on her face, betrayed her, exposing her to men, and their amusement, as helplessly as her stripped beauty. They made her more easily controlled, more a slave." ~Tribesmen of Gor

Music: Cold Instrumental

"Aqila cries out in a voice broken "a slave sees the truth, my Master!", breath catching on a sob as she shudders, falling to her knees, the girl so helpless, hips undulating as arms rise above her head, fingers reaching up as if in prayer to her Northern Gods or perhaps now to Him as He stands above her, her cries of bitter realization drawing Him back, soul bared before Him, the fear of not being enough seen now, head falling back and crystalline trail of tears seeking their path to wet the sands beneath. "There is so much more to give....but is it enough", near-silent whisper drifting across the sands as arms lower in utter submission, luscious figure curling in with the defeat of seeing all she'd been allowed to get away with before."

(Koardan Note - Watch the girl's animation when she performs, and see if you can guess how many she holds in inventory.  Her animations often seem fresh and well suited.  She moves with grace and skill at every event)

Six - Domi

Domi is representing SECOND MOON. Domi is sparkling in the "Desert Dream" silks designed by Moon River Darcy. This stunning outfit has a top encasing the breasts in a delicate weave of golden chains and accented with shimmering coins that tinkle as she moves. The arms silks fall from small circlets of gold and are highlighted by the golden bracelets adorning her tiny wrists. The sheer layers falling from her hips swirl around her like the desert sands in the rainbow hues of the sun glittering off the crystalline granules. Completing the outfit is matching circles of gold around her delightful ankles. Desert Dream can be mixed and matched with other designs of the Desert line as shown at this event.

Domi

Domi is slave to Mistress Rose of the Soaring Herlit. She has been dancing for over a year but really began five years ago. She did her first dance to surprise her Master for his birthday. She loves to dance but does find it a struggle to express herself. Her Mistress is an avid supporter of hers and always there to help her or just watch. This girl is so grateful to her Mistress and her sisters for their support and love. She loves to encourage others to dance and give it a try by organizing dance exhibitions to fuel that creativity in the dancers.

Music - Domi's DND Mix

"Domi gives one last spin around the sands, ever joyous at a simple gift given, seen on gorgeous features beginning to glow in the overwhelming bliss as Master and slave connect in that brief moment of revelation of girl's true being. With the next twirl, a smile still shines bright as emerald eyes gaze upon her sisters grinning in pride at her, revealing their delight and acceptance of this graceful dancer."

Seven ~ Maia ~ *** FIRST PLACE WINNER

Maia dances to represetn the Velvet Whip. Maia will be dancing in the tantalizing "Mai" silks designed by Reeva Hax. Notice the leaves which float around her supple form in a seeming random fashion yet settling upon and drawing the eyes to the treasures hidden beneath their golden hues. The delicate fabric, available in 5 pastel colors, swirls around her encasing her breasts in its bright yellow shimmer while gently falling around her legs. The silks bottom in 3 lengths allows you to decides how much or how little you'd like to leave to the imagination. This beautiful outfit is finished with an original crown and leaves artwork and bracelets, armlets and anklets adorned with leaves and sparkling beads.

Maia

Maia is the property of Black Ice of Olni, she is a graduate of laomai & Port Haifa Gorean Training Academy where she is currently boarded and hired back as a slave trainer. She is also a graduate of the Academy of Gorean Dance where she is now a staff member. Currently she is studying at the City of Vigo School of Dance, her Master describes her as a bit of a sponge as she is constantly seeking ways to improve on her dance.

Maia states "I found the theme of Absolute Obedience a real challenge, it made me sit down and take a good look at whom I am. At the time of writing the dance I was actually re-reading Prize of Gor, which helped me understand some of the emotions I have struggled with in the past and probably do still fight against now. It is an absolute honor to be invited to dance this year and I hope that I do both the designer and my Master proud."

Music: a Mix edited by Maia

"For nearly sixty years she had been a woman of earth, life had largely passed her by. Then a seemingly chance encounter with a strangely familiar man whom had been one of her students many years before, she finds herself transported from earth to Gor. Here she discovers the true identity of her kidnapper and his sinister motives. Given a drug that reverses the ageing process, her adventure really begins. And then one day they meet again"

"Maia's corded tummy ripples, form slipping down onto knees. Around her, golden wisps of silk waft, like moon beams dancing across the grains. Takes a step, ball of pointed foot presses forward, heel rises and head is held proudly high for just a brief Ihn before it falls backwards in defeat. The thin fragile band of metal locked tightly around her neck now exposed, the symbol of her undeniable bondage and submission. Lithe arms raise, bangled adorned wrists cross and the time-honored position of female acceptance is undoubtedly adopted."

Eight ~ Deb ~ ** Second Place Winner

Deb represents Sweet Poison. She is wrapped in the "Lasaka" which means "Move Like a Dancer" designed by Bella Domela. We can certainly see why as these exquisite silks drape the dancer's form enhancing every graceful movement. Each delicate silk is dyed to give an ombre effect. The hip sash is adorned with golden coins and matching glass beads which are hung by gold cording. These coins can also be found danging from the veil. Matching beads drape across the chest and bring the eye up to the bright bindi jewels which trace the forehead while golden cuffs encircle the upper arms to complete the look of the dancer.

Deb

Deb, newly acquired by Aristeidis, a warrior of the City of Treve ... begs to dance for the Free. High in the Voltai mountains, she has created her dance, "Obedience - Feelings Not Logic" for her Master -- after a long soul searching journey to understand what that means and is now honored to share it this night.

Deb‘s eyes scans for her Master in the crowd raising her hands over her head, her body responding to His silent command to dance. Toned arms and legs bending and stepping forward responding to the music as drifts of ebony locks frolic across her swaying torso. Her new silks in cream and beautiful teal obey the movements by flowing over her body like the rolling waves of Thassa. As the warm sand cuddles manicured toes she smoothed the sensuous fabric, whispering to herself, “Show your feelings".

Music: Loreena Mckennitt - Egyptian Music  Edited

"Deb turns drawing herself up to her full height, the beautiful silks obeying and following as she arches her back, slender hands in constant motion mirroring the turmoil in her mind. Eyes sparkling as bright as the sublime Trevean skies, turning toward the Free, hips swaying, mirroring the ships in the humble Minus harbor. This kajira finally lets her feelings flow, her body moving endlessly as she turns upward in supplication to the three moons above, her smile hidden behind the teal veil but soaring as the tarn glides majestic and free. Gentle fingers brush the gold that encircles her upper arms, the music shivering through her body."

Please see http://design-n-dance.weebly.com for more details on this amazing event.