I had quite the journey at Lake Eden Arts Festival. I danced four separate numbers, on two nights and ran a merch booth for the first time ever, stocked with headdresses and prints of my art. It’s safe to say I bit off more than I could chew, but somehow, and with the help of some very nice friends, I got it all down. The first night of performances, I danced a more casual set with Kaya Project, and had a wonderful time with them. On Saturday, I opened for the headlining act, with a solo number followed by a choreographed duet with my friend Jaclyn. I do not think selling my art at craft festivals is my thing, as I lost a lot of money on it, but it was a learning experience to say the least. Maybe I’ll give it another shot some day, in a different setting. The performances were the highlight of the weekend, and I will be back to dance at LEAF in the fall, sans booth.
Ka dances LEAF Festival, May 2016. Photo by Christopher Gill
Ka and Jaclyn dance at LEAF Festival May, 2016, Photo by Christopher Gill
Inside my sweet little booth – it was a magical world of wonder