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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Kinetics Dance - Beware the Ides of March!

 


Hey you, Brutus! Mark your calendars and brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience as Kinetics Dance proudly presents our upcoming shows in March. This promises to be a bounty of entertainment and artistic brilliance, showcasing the power of dance to tell stories and evoke powerful emotions. Whether you are a seasoned dance enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of performance art, our March shows are designed to captivate and leave a lasting impression. Save the date, and join us for an evening and afternoon that transcends time, blending history, drama, and the artistry of dance. We look forward to sharing this thrilling experience with you. NB: Please credit Kinetics Dance if you use any of this notecard in your announcements or notices of any kind. Thank you.

🌟 Premiere Show Date: March 6, 2024 🕗 Time: 6 p.m. slt 🌟 Matinee Show Date: March 10, 2024 🕗 Time: 9 a.m. slt 🌟 Trunk Show Date: March 20, 2024 🕗 Time: 6 p.m. slt 📍 Venue: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/88/60/1001




Sunday, February 18, 2024

Invitation to Kinetics Dance Trunk Show: Celebrating the Season of Love (or Not)!

 


We invite you to our February Trunk Show! Join us at Kinetics Dance Theatre where our talented performers will take you on a journey through love, exploring both the joyous moments of connection and the liberating expressions of independence. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or someone who thrives on the anti-establishment vibe, our Trunk Dance Show promises an evening of entertainment, emotion, and a celebration of the diverse ways people experience love. Come and be a part of this unique experience that transcends the conventional boundaries of love, reminding us that it's indeed different for everyone. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! With love (and a touch of rebellion), Kinetics Dance


🌟 Trunk Show: February 21st @ 6 pm SLT 📍 Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/89/60/1001




Sunday, February 11, 2024

Kinetics Dance Presents their February Matinee: A Spectacular Fusion of Artistry and Motion



Date: Sunday, February 11th, Time: 9:00 AM SLT Location: [http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/88/60/1001 Kinetics Dance]

[Fantasies Island, February 11th, 2024] – Kinetics Dance, a premier virtual dance troupe, is thrilled to announce its February Dance Matinee, scheduled for this Sunday, February 11th, at 9:00 AM SLT (Second Life Time). This event promises to captivate audiences with a mesmerizing blend of creativity, talent, and innovation, all showcased within the vibrant virtual realm of Second Life. About the Kinetics Dance Matinee The Kinetics Dance Matinee promises a delightful day of artistic expression and boundless creativity. This unique event will feature captivating dance performances choreographed by the talented members of Kinetics Dance. Audiences can expect a seamless fusion of various dance styles, innovative choreography, and stunning visual effects that will transport them into a world where movement becomes an art form. Why Attend the Kinetics Dance Matinee? Kinetics Dance Matinee is not just a performance; it’s an immersive experience. Attendees can look forward to: Incredible Performances: Witness the grace and skill of Kinetics Dance members as they bring their carefully crafted routines to life. Interactive Environment: Engage with the performers and fellow audience members in real-time, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for the arts. Visual Spectacle: Experience a visually stunning performance with state-of-the-art effects and intricately designed virtual sets, enhancing the overall sensory experience. Supporting the Arts: By attending the Kinetics Dance Matinee, attendees directly contribute to the thriving virtual arts community, empowering artists to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity. How to Attend Participation in the Kinetics Dance Matinee is open to all adult residents of Second Life. To join this extraordinary event, simply log in to Second Life, visit the designated venue, and prepare to be enthralled by the magic of virtual dance. About Kinetics Dance Kinetics Dance is a dynamic and innovative virtual dance troupe that pushes the boundaries of what is possible within the realm of virtual performance arts. Comprising exceptionally talented dancers and choreographers, Kinetics Dance is dedicated to creating visually stunning and emotionally resonant dance performances that leave audiences in a



Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Kinetics Dance February Premiere Show! February 7th at 6pm SLT

 


You're invited to the Kinetics' February Premiere Show! We have an exciting lineup of new acts to share with you. It's going to be an evening of killer moves, awesome beats, and all-around good vibes. Our dancers have poured their hearts into these performances, and we're stoked to bring the energy to the stage. Feel free to bring friends, family, or anyone who's up to start their day with dance and fun. Save the date, mark your calendar, and let's make February 7th an evening to remember! Get here early so you can make sure there's enough space for everyone. Find us on Fantasies Island - can't wait to see you with us! Salut, Kinetics Dance

NB*Adult only Sim




🎉 Date: February 7, 2024 🕖 Time: 6 pm slt 📍 Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/89/60/1001 Got questions? Email us at kineticsdancesl@gmail.com

Thursday, January 11, 2024

SAVE THE DATE Kinetics Dance Matinee on January 14th !

 


Get ready to kick off 2024 with a bang! You're invited to the Kinetics' January Matinee Show. We've hand picked our absolute favorites to share with you. It's going to be a morning of killer moves, awesome beats, and all-around good vibes. Our dancers have poured their hearts into these performances, and we're stoked to bring the energy to the stage. Feel free to bring friends, family, or anyone who's up to start their day with dance and fun. Save the date, mark your calendar, and let's make January 14th a morning to remember! Get here early so you can make sure there's enough space for everyone. Can't wait to see you with us! Salut, Kinetics Dance



🎉 Date: January 14, 2024 🕖 Time: 9 am slt 📍 Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/89/60/1001 Got questions? Email us at kineticsdancesl@gmail.com

Friday, October 6, 2023

Kinetics Dance presents their first Matinee: A Spectacular Fusion of Artistry and Motion

 



Kinetics Dance, a premier virtual dance troupe, is thrilled to announce its first-ever Matinee, scheduled for Sunday, October 8th, at 9:00 AM SLT (Second Life Time). This groundbreaking event promises to captivate audiences with a mesmerizing blend of creativity, talent, and innovation, all showcased within the vibrant virtual realm of Second Life.

About Kinetics Dance The Kinetics Dance Matinee promises a delightful morning of artistic expression and boundless creativity. This unique event will feature captivating dance performances choreographed by the talented members of Kinetics Dance. Audiences can expect a seamless fusion of various dance styles, innovative choreography, and stunning visual effects that will transport them into a world where movement becomes an art form.

Event Details: Date: Sunday, October 8th Time: 9:00 AM SLT Location: [Fantasies Island, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasies%20Island/88/60/1001]
Why Attend the Kinetics Dance Matinee? Kinetics Dance Matinee is not just a performance; it’s an immersive experience. Attendees can look forward to: Incredible Performances: Witness the grace and skill of Kinetics Dance members as they bring their carefully crafted routines to life. Interactive Environment: Engage with the performers and fellow audience members in real-time, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for the arts. Visual Spectacle: Experience a visually stunning performance with state-of-the-art effects and intricately designed virtual sets, enhancing the overall sensory experience. Supporting the Arts: By attending the Kinetics Dance Matinee, attendees directly contribute to the thriving virtual arts community, empowering artists to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity. How to Attend Participation in the Kinetics Dance Matinee is open to all residents of Second Life. To join this extraordinary event, simply log in to Second Life, visit the designated venue, and prepare to be enthralled by the magic of virtual dance. About Kinetics Dance Kinetics Dance is a dynamic and innovative virtual dance troupe that pushes the boundaries of what is possible within the realm of virtual performance arts. Comprising exceptionally talented dancers and choreographers, Kinetics Dance is dedicated to creating visually stunning and emotionally resonant dance performances that leave audiences in awe. For more information about Kinetics Dance and the upcoming Dance Matinee, please contact: AdoriModel Resident

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

AUDITIONS for DANCERS - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

 

Outside the Box Productions, who are famous for their Tributes to RL Entertainers such as the Chippendales, Minsky's Burlesque, and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, to name a few, are holding OPEN AUDITIONS through March 17th! NO DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! FREE CLASSES will be held after the auditions!


Send your resume notecard to Clint Quandry http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Berard/126/51/2502



Saturday, October 1, 2022

Rock Your Rack is Takin' It To The Streets

 


October is here and so is the 10th Annual Rock Your Rack charity event raising funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This 15 day event brings together fashion, art, music and dance in one spot for this great cause. This year we have 7 Fashion shows, 50 Designers, 38 Artists, 3 Dance performances, 8 Tribute concerts, and over 70 DJ/Live Musician shows in our old world New York build. Come and enjoy the events which can be found listed on the website at http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com including our 10L hunt with some great finds!

http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com is where all the details about the event are located including schedules, SLURL to the landing point, information about the ARt show and more.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

One Billion Rising in SL 2022 is now open! Join us for 24 hours of music, dance, art and poetry!

 


Every year for the last 10 years we have risen in Second Life. ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February, we rise – in hundreds of countries across the world – to show our local communities and the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors most often face.  We rise through dance to express joy and community and celebrate the fact that we have not been defeated by this violence. We rise to show we are determined to create a new kind of consciousness – one where violence will be resisted until it is unthinkable. (excerpt from www.onbillionrising.org) And we here in Second Life can be part of this global movement. One Billion Rising in Second Life is a 24-hour arts festival with the aim of raising awareness of issues of abuse to women, girls, and members of the community who identify as female, around the globe. From domestic abuse to Female Genital Mutilation, OBR aims to empower and educate as well as celebrate survival. OBR in SL will contain 4 sims dedicated to this year's theme Artistic Uprising which is a defiant call for revival, restoration, and transformation. There will be: + 24 hours of live music and DJs + Poetry and Literary Readings in the Poetry and Prose Theatre + Live Dance performances from some of the best dance troupes in SL + Beautiful Gardens and places to relax and reflect + Light and Particle Shows OBR IS NOT A FUNDRAISING EVENT, rather we are raising awareness for this tremendously important cause. 



Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Synergy Island Presents Maribol Inshan & The Cool Cats - November 17th, 6:30-7:30pm SLT

 

Bond-Age 

A Tribute To The Music Of James Bond 

Wednesday, November 17th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM 

Join Maribol Inshan and The Cool Cats at Synergy Island for "BondAge" - A Tribute to the Music Of James Bond. Great music and fun are what it's all about. This is a fully Immersive Live Music and dance experience that should not be missed! Come Dressed as your favorite bond character or come as you are!

Attire: Calling all Bonds and Bond Girls ** Cover Your Bits!** 

LIMO: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Synergy%20Island/97/31/2001


Monday, October 11, 2021

The MiSfiT Halloween Spooktacular 2021 ~ a Showcase of sPoOkY Theater Dance - See Showtimes!

 


Misfit Dance & Performance Art presents for the 5th year! The MiSfiT Halloween Spooktacular 2021 ~ a Showcase of sPoOkY Theater Dance There will be 6 Performances in October including 2 special dates at the Second Life Endowment for the Arts See it once -- See it all 6 times! Mark your calendar, set your watches, and get ready for some SERIOUS spooky fun Misfit Dance style! *PreShow music & fun starts 30 minutes before each Showtime - Seating is limited - please arrive early to guarantee yours! Wed Oct 13 Misfit Dance Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Fri Oct 15 Misfit Dance Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Wed Oct 20 Misfit Dance Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Fri Oct 22 SLEA Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Wed Oct 27 Misfit Dance Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Fri Oct 29 SLEA Theater Showtime 5 pm SL Preshow starts at 4:30 PM Such a SUPER FUN Show! Don't miss it! Show PlayBill **************** Tardy for the Party Trick or TREEt Frank's Night Job The Spider's Heart Crazy Train Rockin' Goblins CakeToppers PLUS - Stick around after each show for our UberWickedFun Group Dancing! 30 minutes of Halloween Tunes with Props, Effects and *muahahahaha* GroOooOOop Dancing! Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information


Wednesday, September 15, 2021

L'Envie Proudly presents ~This is Burlesque~ September 17th-19th

 


You are cordially invited to the grand opening of L'Envie Burlesque of Second Life. We are extremely proud to bring you, This is Burlesque, a salute to the vintage music and lovely ladies of dance. Come join us for our premiere and be the envy of all your friends. This sensual show from a new choreographer, Adori, will both entertain and delight you.

Friday, September 17th, 5 PM SLT
Saturday, September 18th, 3 PM SLT
Sunday, September 19th, 12 PM SLT
Dress Code: Cocktail, Semi-Formal or Formal attire.

For your viewing pleasure, we ask that you set your environment to Shared Environment. Remove any scripted items or HUDs that are not needed while you are viewing the show. Thank you for your understanding. We can't wait to meet you! TELEPORT: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Naberrie/136/160/2223

Thursday, September 9, 2021

O'Licia Dance Studio: "Grand Opening Extended Members Sale! Ends at midnight on Sunday!

Have you ever just wanted that feeling, like the wind has lifted you off the ground, and you're flowing through the air, like a translucent dream.

Here at O'licia Dance Studio, the Mocap Dance Animations give you just that. The precise execution of each dance empowers one and all to enjoy the fruits of its labor. Precision and balance within the hud allow for fun and exciting dances.

We want all our customers to embrace our products and know that we are serious about bringing new dance animations that will cater to all in this amazing virtual world, called Second Life.

Currently, at O'licia Dance Studio we have 20% OFF all Dance Huds for our "Grand Opening Extended Members Sale" (free to Join), the sale ends this Sunday at midnight SLT!

So, make sure you come and check these amazing dances out. Support an up-and-coming business that will invoke creativity, passion, and art through dance.

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Mainstore: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Switch/9/35/22

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oliciadancestudio

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/193653807@N04/


Thursday, August 26, 2021

STEP IT UP! O’LICIA DANCE STUDIO By Ghost Explorer

 


You’ve heard the saying that you never get a second chance at making a first good impression. While it is a lot easier in the virtual world to appear as perfect and thus make an awesome first impression, the pressure is still on just as in RL. I do remember my first SL invitation to go dancing. The invite was from someone who would become a lifelong friend and I really wanted the evening to go without a hitch. I went on a sim searching, Lindens wasting, store canvassing shopping spree.  New skin to replace my newbie form, new AO so I am not mistaken for a robot, new clothes since you never have too many of those.  One thing was missing, and I knew I had to go hunting for it because my avatar would not be complete without it.  I needed Dance Moves.

Have you found yourself in a similar situation?  At a club or a concert, looking cool but not liking the dance moves that come with the blue or pink balls?  I have news for you!  Times have changed.  No longer do you have to put up with just a few stores offering limited dance styles.  Looking for new and exciting new dance steps is exactly how I ended up at O’Licia Dance Studio.  The place will literally move you.  Landing at the studio, I was warmly welcomed by Ms. Lily Morningstar, the store’s owner.  She is one of those few people in SL who can make you feel at home anywhere.  We talked about the different styles, selections her place offers.  Of course, like a kid in a candy store, I had to try all the moves.  The studio’s open concept allows you to move about freely and try dances to your heart content.  I ended up purchasing quite a few of the dances.  After all, I must be ready for my next big date.  

The location of O’Licia Dance Studio’s main store is: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Switch/9/35/22

Come to the Grand Opening this Friday, August 28, 2021, at 3PM SLT and receive a huge discount on the dance moves.  Leave your left feet behind and come on down to O’Licia’s.  Letting the rhythm move you has never been easier.


The Ghost Explorer.


LM: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Switch/9/35/22

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oliciadancestudio

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/oliciadancestudio/pool/

Friday, April 16, 2021

Grand opening of "On the move" on Saturday 17th of April at 12:00 SLT

 


A new exhibition at Selen's gallery with live music and dance performance.

On stage: Dandy Pianoman and Mist (dancer, choreographer)for 2 hours of live recital and show. Personal compositions only! Monochromatic pictures on movement's theme suspended like stars, machinima, sculptures, poetries projected on the floor, rotating stage in a place out of time between surreal and fantasy.

Dress code: formal. But WARNINGS: only 50 scripts per avi is allowed to access the event (to avoid lag).

SLURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Royale/216/207/1602
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/185987389@N08/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUSdEgggYEheFsxHI7drfpw
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/selen.minotaur.7/

Preferred contact info: selen.inworld@gmail.com

Saturday, February 20, 2021

One on One Fashion and Music World Tour

 



Join us for music, fashion, and dance!

with DJ REX and DJ CRMARIEL Latin *House* Electro

Tuesday, February 23rd, 7 PM SLT at the LATIN Quarter

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Rose/109/24/3501

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

HOLIDAY PARTY AT PORTALS FRIDAY ~ DECEMBER 18 ~ 8-10 PM

 



DJ SUGAREE AND HOSTESS NERI

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THIS IS THE ONE NIGHT IN DECEMBER THAT DJ SUGAREE TAKES US AWAY FROM THE BALLROOM AND PARTIES AT PORTALS!  THIS NIGHT IS ALSO THE GRAND REOPENING OF PORTALS, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER. JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, SUGAREE STYLE!  (DJ SUGAREE IS OUR DOPE-AWARD-NOMINATED, AWESOME AND AMAZING, FRIDAY NIGHT DJ, EVERY WEEK!)  DRESS THIS WEEK IS HOLIDAY FUN, FESTIVE, AND FABULOUS.  PORTALS IS YOUR PARTY PLACE!
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About Portals:
The Venues of Champagne announce the Premiere of its new and improved venue: the hip and trendy coffee house, the masterpiece that is Portals!  It retains its original style, flair, and intimate atmosphere, while adding more space to the dance floor and a fabulous front door.
 
The music of Portals ranges from Blues to Americana, Country to Pop.  While the music vies for top spot as the main attraction, the venue itself is the showstopper.  Inside, cozy up by the fireplace, get comfortable, and allow time for staring! You will want to catch every detail.
 
Each wall is a mixture of coordinated artistic elements.  The individual pieces alone are intricate, the interplay between them creates a warm, inviting ambiance.  Portal windows are all around, some are works of art in stained glass, some highlight cities important to the TVoC family.  The chandeliers, lights, and other pieces tie together the art and music theme that is the foundation and essence of Portals.  Even the grand entrance of this stunning building is a visual work of art, announcing what Portals is from floor to roof -- an artistic and architectural dream in color, pattern, texture, brick, metal, and stained glass.
 
Portals embodies the magic that The Venues of Champagne bring to SL. DJs and Live acts from every genre bring music and laughter, you will want to dance and chat!   TVoC is always a safe space, a retreat    Portals, like each of the The Venues of Champagne, is a place where friends become family.
 
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Come explore The Venues of Champagne! Search Champagne, Portals, Waves, The Blues Room, and Zensational!   Music. Chat. Beach. Romance. Ballroom. Blues. Mermaid. Dance. Games. Family. Fun. Laughter. Low Lag. The Genuine Side of SL.


Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Club Lanai Music for the week of September 13th 2020

 



Wednesday 16 September
DJ Milan from France
12PM - 2PM SLT
Rock, R&B, Blues, and Soul

DJ Flame from The Netherlands
2PM - 4 PM SLT
FreeStyle Rock

Friday 18 September
DJ MZ Morbid from the USA
12PM - 2PM SLT
Mix: Rock, Oldies, Mash-Up

DJ Flame from The Netherlands
2PM - 4PM SLT
Freestyle

Sat 19 September

DJ Wizzerd from Switzerland
12PM - 2PM
Mixed Music

DJ Micka from France
2PM - 4PM SLT
Mix: Soulful Disco Deep

Sunday 20 September

DJ Sifis from Greece
12PM - 2PM SLT
Rock 80's

Sunday, September 13, 2020

NIRVANA: RETREAT FOR BODY AND SOUL - JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC) REPORTING

 Occasionally, in my wandering about the grid, I stumble across a real gem of a build. Unique among regions, Nirvana is truly an island of peace and tranquility in the hurricane of clubs, sporting arenas, and combat sims that abound in SecondLife.  There I met Sky Wildmist, the true inspiration behind Nirvana.




Josh Bellic (JB):  So tell me, Sky.  Just what is Nirvana Island all about?

Sky Wildmist (SW):  Nirvana is about providing a place of healing and nurture of the mind-body and spirit. It is a place of peace and serenity open to all who visit without an emphasis on any single belief system, cult, or creed. Some say Nirvana is a sanctuary for your soul. Originally conceived as a home for the Forest of Eye-Blinks Group, it is now evolved and continues to do so.  Nirvana is spiritually based... diverse traditions and systems are harmoniously connected. It is a place where you can explore divergent pathways at leisure, according to your interest; a place where, when you seem to arrive at the end of a trail, another begins.
Here is what I say to people when hosting events - Nirvana is a sim dedicated to wellbeing - a not for profit sim.  If you are in need of healing, solace, or sanctuary - you will find it here. You will also discover many romantic areas with cuddles and dances for you and your lover. Solitary sits for reflection and group gatherings for a pleasant chat can also be found.

JB:  What was it that inspired you to build Nirvana Island?

SW:  I taught a troubled resident to meditate during my first weeks in SL and realized that my path in SL was to form a spiritual group.  My main avi, Isis Pleides, created The Forest of Eyeblinks on 1 Jan 2010.  Now Isis does the talks and I do the building and management. I built Nirvana Island about a year later as the group had grown and we needed a full sim to allow access to meetings. Its design came as a series of visions - based on the development of the mind-body and spirit.




JB:  You seem well laid out.  Just what are some of the activities people can do here?

SW: Well all manner of spiritual practice - meditation, chanting, Tai Chi, discussion, drumming.  We also do Healing.  Many different forms may be undertaken here in the virtual world and especially now with COVID and social distancing so prevalent, many now are more open to these things. (I have been doing virtual healing as a RL professional practice for many years).  We also have a games area, a balloon tour for two, a butterfly ride to explore the floating islands, a 2-person canoe, and riding horses and bicycles for exploration.  Many people just come to chill or dance.
JB:  So tell me.  What is this Great Tree in the middle of the island all about?
SW:  This is a replica of my first home in SL - The Great Tree of Elven Glen - I have no breathing issues personally but when I entered the canopy in the tree, I experienced a physical sensation of deeper breathing which opened my eyes to the potential the real benefit of the virtual experience.  Here also, there is here a concept of a Mother Tree on which the land's ethos is based with strong roots in the Earth-loving space and a glorious canopy representing a stable well-balanced humanity.




JB:  What has been your greatest challenge in operating Nirvana Island?

SW: My greatest challenge? Well, to be honest, the answer to that question is two-fold.
First, there are Financial Challenges. We are not for profit and the monthly tier relies on the donations of Patrons and a few residents who support what is here and why. Second, Nirvana aims to be as unconditionally loving as possible. That means setting aside assumptions and judgment. As we develop and grow, these things have to be worked on and it is not always easy.

JB:  Have you actually seen lives changed through your efforts here?

SW:  I have yes - including my own. As a professional therapist, I rarely talk about these things.  In time people can gain better balance in their lives at every level when they feel supported by a constant stable presence.  There are very many spiritual and healing sites in SL but I think Nirvana is one of the longest-running now on a constant site.
People come and go and land disappears and reforms. But when people need support at any level, they require underlying stability which is often missing.  By maintaining this site as a constant presence many who no longer visit Nirvana still support it with just a dollar a month, knowing that I will do my best to ensure that needed continuity for others. We have been recognized as one constant on the grid.




JB:  Can you share any of your success stories?

SW:  Everyone who lands on Nirvana is part of that success, although we cannot measure it scientifically. The fact that those who recognize its value sufficiently to support it financially speaks for itself and there are those who have supported for 10 years. I send them all LOVE and GRATITUDE
There have been those who come here when they are dying and help to create some areas which enriches their time and quality of life and can dull pain. One lovely gentleman created a sound garden up at spirit park for those sight challenged.
And now we have offered space to the Gardens of Absentia who logged in one day to find their land gone. They now have a new home up at Spirit Park.

JB:  Tell us about some of the events you host here?

SW:  We have many different types of activities here.  We have Open Mic Poetry, Art Appreciation, Music, Dance, Opera, Ballet. Art and Music are enormously important to wellbeing even if it is not realized. Watching and participating in the art and skill of the DEJA VU Scenic Group who perform here monthly is an amazing experience.
Musicals, ballet, contemporary dance and opera also is an experience which can be enjoyed by people in their own way. We have many different venues for dance, music and performance. Those who are unable to see can enjoy the music and those unable to hear may be able to use acoustic processing software that allows them to appreciate beat and identify sounds. at Nirvana I really try to enable and include as far as possible.




JB:  What types of events and activities do you have planned for the future?

SW:  I would like to encourage more spiritual speakers and events and some art exhibitions and Charity Events. My new Events Manager will work with me on this as the greater variety and opportunities that are here will attract those who would not normally visit a healing spiritual sim.

JB:  Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

SW:  The whole island is a model - an allegory for the development of mind body and spirit as I interpret it.  Like all of us, it is constantly evolving. It is constructed on many levels both below the water and above. Nirvana is an experience for everyone to share and enjoy in their individual way. Some fly and miss it all!  Others take time and walk or ride and explore thoroughly to return often. finding what is not so obvious. There are parts of Nirvana that have never been discovered where there is a hidden gift for those who find it.  Maybe some of your readers will be the ones who find those places?"

Nirvana Island now has a google calendar for events - please see
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ha6t6cth0hcsot4od96qfuimdk@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
Nirvana a sanctuary for your soul:  https://youtu.be/ekXo8TX5N7o

SURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Paris/227/27/22




 


Saturday, June 20, 2020

Waltzing to The Colorful Quiet: A Tale of a Harmonious Experience






            Sometimes in life, whether virtual or real, things come together, that is, life harmonizes as multiple entities converge to create an experience that one might call, transcendent, divine, even magical. The feeling this sense of perfect unity creates can be felt, but many times cannot be put into words. We try, but words are inadequate in expressing these feelings. But I’m going to try to tell you about just such an experience that happened to me in Second Life about a week ago when I went to Cape Halcyon to listen to a live music performance. Cape Halcyon is an outdoor music venue. It is described as “a new live music venue, that opened in January 2020, featuring only the best artists in SL.” It was very nicely landscaped. There was a small, square stage with a wood plank floor. Light bulbs were strung up around the stage. It was close to a calm river, with a sandy shoreline. A green grassy open area for dancing dominated the space. A tree-lined border with rustic buildings was here and there. A Black Lives Matter sign was atop a roof. A small herd of wandering sheep was off to the side doing whatever wandering sheep do. In all, it’s an idyllic setting for a picnic, or just relaxing on a blanket. So, this place was the first aspect of my harmonious experience that was about to occur.

The musical performance was the second aspect of my harmonious experience, and it was another one of those serendipitous occurrences I spoke of in a previous article. I accidentally caught The Colorful Quiet after another performer finished. I hadn’t gone there to see him perform, but a friend told me that this was his first performance since returning after a fairly long hiatus from Second Life, like four or five years away, I think she said.  So, I had to stay and listen. And I’m happy I did because he sounded wonderful. Indeed, this guy was really good! Great guitar playing. Picking notes and strumming chords. He sung Loser by Beck, Sex and Candy by Marcy Playground, Disarm by the Smashing Pumpkins, Basket Case by Green Day, Polly by Nirvana, Norwegian Wood by the Beatles, Man in the Moon by REM, and several others. His voice matches his name, colorfully quiet, in fact almost a whisper with quavering vibrato. A sense of mystery came to mind. My partner, who is well-versed in music, especially guitar playing said this:

misty Metaluna: a lot of acoustic guitar players play a set pattern of chord sequences and sound repetitive. He doesn’t do that. Yeah, he has skills.

Fynn : you are so knowledgeable!

misty Metaluna:  . . . like say Nickleback they are good but you hear the same chord phrasing in a lot of their stuff.

misty Metaluna: lol, I’ve been around music my whole life.

Fynn (fynnyus): You just schooled me on guitar playing J

            And so we come to the third element of my harmonious experience: Misty. She and I became partners not too long ago. With her, there was a connection almost immediately. Have you ever had that happen? It’s a sense of, “I want to know this person more.” Then, as you get to know them more, that wanting feeling turns to a feeling of need for them. The need turns to a desire. You miss them when they are not there. You start to fall in love. But she is smart and resisted at first, having been burned by love before. Heck, we have all been burned by love in Second Life, haven’t we? I mean, if you have spent much time at all in Second Life, you have experienced a broken heart. But damn, if love is not a powerful thing! And if love is there, it is a very hard thing to resist. And love was there. And neither of us could resist. The funny thing is that she and I are so different in many ways, yet those differences have made us more compatible than one could ever imagine. It’s as if our differences actually cement us together because we can talk about them, accept them for what they are, and get past them. Anyway, I digress. I could go on and on about Misty, but let’s just say that she is the catalyst to many special moments, the current one under consideration being one of them.

          

  And we come to the fourth and final element of this perfect experience: dance. Now, dance in and of itself is or can be, a transcendent thing. It is an ancient art form. Some would call it a form of communication. Indeed, dance has emerged as one of the more ubiquitous forms in Second Life. But why dance? Why has it become such an important part of our virtual existence? Perhaps dance is a way we express ourselves when words are insufficient. When we watch our avatars dance, we feel a sense of joy. Dancing is a way to express love. Perhaps we dance to show that we can overcome great sorrow or adversity, perhaps dancing reminds us of our youth and its passions, or it reminds us of the peacefulness of our softer and more graceful years.  A waltz, a foxtrot, or a rumba might be the best or only way to express ourselves more fully. We all want to be understood, and if we could truly speak the words that describe our feelings, how deep and powerful they would be. But alas, those words sometimes don’t seem right. So, maybe dance is simply how we translate what our heart is trying to say.

Waltzing in this place, to this performer’s song, with my partner, was special. Indeed, the waltz itself is significant as a ballroom dance style. It is a dance born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine region of Austria. As early as the seventeenth century, waltzes were played in the ballrooms of royalty. Despite its social acceptance, the waltz was also criticized on moral grounds by those opposed to its close hold and rapid turning movements. Religious leaders almost unanimously regarded it as vulgar and sinful. In 1816 the Times of London condemned the dance in an editorial that said,

“We remarked with pain that the indecent foreign dance called the Waltz was introduced (we believe for the first time) at the English court on Friday last ... it is quite sufficient to cast one's eyes on the voluptuous intertwining of the limbs and close compressure on the bodies in their dance, to see that it is indeed far removed from the modest reserve which has hitherto been considered distinctive of English females.

So long as this obscene display was confined to prostitutes and adulteresses, we did not think it deserving of notice; but now that it is attempted to be forced on the respectable classes of society by the civil examples of their superiors, we feel it a duty to warn every parent against exposing his daughter to so fatal a contagion.”

Fortunately, the waltz survived the various oppositional forces that attacked it throughout its history. Today it is one of the most popular forms of dance—even in the virtual setting of Second Life.

And so, these four elements, person, place, music, and dance coalesced into a singular unforgettable moment. There was a confluence of the music and the motion as we connected in this virtual setting. These primordial forms of communication transcended time and space. Indeed, they showed themselves to be quite important elements in this emergent medium of digital time and space called Second Life. Misty and I are one node of the whole of dancing, of dancing history, if you will. We were a singular point as we waltzed to the singing of The Colorful Quiet. It is moments like this that renew your faith in the feelings another can have with you a thousand miles away. It felt like a rebirth of faith in the unboundedness of love for another person, indeed for people in general. How differences can be reconciled with a touch, a kiss, a word, or even a visualization of two people dancing as their corporeal selves watch in wonderment at each other’s digitized beauty.

 
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