A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

“Every natural fact is a cymbal of some spiritual fact”

This, ladies and gentlemen, is Adhara.  She’s a member of the Lotus Dance Studio Troupe, a tribal belly dancing group, and recently performed at Camelot Days 2010 in Florida.  Not only do we have a couple of pictures of her, but after doing a quick google search I was able to track down the performance where the photos were taken.

Skip to 1:45 to see Adhara’s performance

Now the markings on her face are just paint, but her labret, industrial, nostril, and other piercings are real.

Comments

11 responses to ““Every natural fact is a cymbal of some spiritual fact””

  1. Nihilist Avatar

    awww….i was hoping those were tattoos, they suit her so well.

  2. Aeryka Avatar
    Aeryka

    I saw at least 3 other girls with tattoos on their midsections and i think a few more facial piercings.

  3. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    Eeeep! it’s me!

    Nihilist, i wish i could have some facial tattoos, but right now it’s not too feasable with my current job.

    Aeryka, a few of our girls have tattoos, but I also painted Temptu Harquus/designs for the performances on our troupe.

  4. Samma Marie Avatar
    Samma Marie

    Wow, sooo pretty! Yay for belly dancing curvy girls!

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!

  5. nexi zydrate Avatar

    i love seeing curvy girls show skin and bellydance!!! belly dancing doesnt really work if you don’t have a belly!

    beautiful ladies!

  6. Lynx Avatar
    Lynx

    you have some amazing dancers in your troupe, and you are one of them…also your beautiful!

  7. SLC Avatar
    SLC

    I’m so glad these got put up. When I was checking the front page the other day, my eyes were immediately drawn to these photos. She’s so beautiful!

  8. bad_bunny Avatar

    beautiful smile

  9. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    its neat to see this kind of dancing pop up on here finally! ive been doing tribal group improv for yeaaaars, and its a really amazing thing to be involved in! my modification and dance have really bounced off of and influenced eachother since i started dancing, which has been really instrumental in the progress of my self image and self esteem. so yaaaay!

  10. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    Thanks for all the compliments!

    A full vid of the Basket performance for those interested. It’s completely improvised.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQnvjtEIDT4

    Andrea, who/where do you dance with? It’s my love affair, tribal Improv. and it really has changed the way i feel about my body and self image. The dance is about taking ownership of yourself, much like Body Modification, it’s you own opportunity to be the self that you WANT to be.

  11. kate Avatar
    kate

    Wow Adhara, you are possibly the most beautiful woman i have EVER SEEN. seriously, your face, body, the way you move. You also look extremely peaceful and that always equals beauty for me. Any human would be lucky to love you.

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