trying to keep up (i'm the white one)

  

first real concert a la maison de la culture

 
 

douta seck concert

Well wednesday was my first real concert with the ballet, and I managed not to make a complete fool out of myself! Aziz showed up and took pictures and I pretended not to be nervous, a good time was had by all.

wedding party pics

So things have been busy but fun this week- I haven't had much "alone time" to speak of, which is a good thing by Senegalese standards! These pics are from a wedding I went to at the center where I dance. These ladies know how to shake it :)
 
This gal braided me up last month (see previous posts)

 
This gal is one of my best friends in the ballet- she has a huge heart, a small kid, and can dance like a madwoman.

 
This is one of the little girls that live with my teacher's family- she is always SO excited to see me when I come for lessons- I think I'm the only one who gives her attention. That is not to say that she is any different from any other little kid here- kids here play with kids. Adults do not play with kids. Older kids hit younger kids when they get too silly- but in the end everyone loves their family (I have yet to meet someone who "hates" their parents here, or even mildly dislikes them). Interesting, huh?

 
This last lass is the girl who teaches me in private lessons- she has a really open attitude, and is one of the nicest of the group. She's only 13 but is an amazing dancer! 

parade for the president

 
Thought this was a cool photo my friend Hannah took- it was a parade of support for Wade, the current president. With elections coming up in Feb, I'm sure there will be a lot of political "happenings" to relate. 

more pics from goree

 
a friend buying necklaces on l'isle de goree

  
view from the isle (photo by jamila)