tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post1762281220795611228..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: The Many Hats of Nancy Loyan Schuemann: Author, Middle-Eastern Dancer & Instructor, and Emotional/Spiritual LiberatorElaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-21186232003251300872011-10-27T13:32:02.922-07:002011-10-27T13:32:02.922-07:00Nancy, I've used scarves, which I'm sure a...Nancy, I've used scarves, which I'm sure are similar to veils. I did a scarf dance to an Israeli song, which my husband always thought looked Middle Eastern. It was a big hit, and I did it at about 8 different churches.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-62690884069185099172011-10-26T13:15:19.662-07:002011-10-26T13:15:19.662-07:00Dina,
Actually, I taught a class, "Belly Danc...Dina,<br />Actually, I taught a class, "Belly Dance for Praise Dancers" and was going to begin a praise dance in our church until another lady with ballet credentials jumped in and tried to do so. For some reason, the art form didn't work out in our church. Anyway, I used to teach at a Christian dance studio. The owner and some of her dancers took my regular belly dance class. There are many things that you can use. Veils and veil dancing can work and Wings of Isis are dramatic, especially during the holidays. Of course, isolations must be toned down and some eliminated but line dance moves work as does some Egyptian footwork. There are really many possibilities. Thanks for the kind words!Nancy Loyan Schuemannhttp://www.nlsscribe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-79025234872340319932011-10-26T05:36:27.039-07:002011-10-26T05:36:27.039-07:00That's the coolest author article I've rea...That's the coolest author article I've read in a long time. Way to go, Nancy. My husband is Middle Eastern, and I've learned a good bit of belly dance. My specialty, though, is worship dance, and I've yet found a way to fit them together other than using some of the arm movements. LOL.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-77357635077744237512011-10-14T12:46:58.384-07:002011-10-14T12:46:58.384-07:00Thank you, Elaine, for the enlightening opportunit...Thank you, Elaine, for the enlightening opportunity!Nancy Loyan Schuemannhttp://www.nlsscribe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-56089619065138888562011-10-14T12:27:41.997-07:002011-10-14T12:27:41.997-07:00Nancy, it's been a fantastic, uplifting week w...Nancy, it's been a fantastic, uplifting week with you and our viewers. Thank you so much for being my guest and for sharing a glimpse of your past that helped to define the very special person you are. I'm so blessed to have you as a dear friend.<br /><br />♥ ElaineElaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-75480148398203239362011-10-12T16:05:00.398-07:002011-10-12T16:05:00.398-07:00Scrollwork,
Our journeys are similar and my motto ...Scrollwork,<br />Our journeys are similar and my motto is to "wear out and not rust out."<br />I liked your comment about generational expectations. Women, like our mothers, lived in a different era when they were our age. A woman's goal in life was to get married and raise children and nurture grandchildren. A "career" was something you did before marriage, if even. Being over fifty was "old." I would think, though, that they would be proud of what their daughters have accomplished in a "man's world" and how active and involved we are. We are role models for those children and grandchildren. Alas, I forgive my mother for her faults. After all, Christ forgave those who didn't understand Him. The Ten Commandments have us honoring our parents as well. Without them, we wouldn't be alive to share our gifts!Nancy Loyan Schuemannhttp://www.nlsscribe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-79616742179841875982011-10-12T01:01:25.383-07:002011-10-12T01:01:25.383-07:00Scrollwork, thanks for sharing your most inner tho...Scrollwork, thanks for sharing your most inner thoughts, and thanks too for visiting this blog & for letting me know the source of how you found out about it.<br /><br />I don't hate my parents--but have yearned throughout my whole childhood (and even up to the present) for more support. These past few years, like you, I've come to realize that all the support & love I need is given to me daily from God who loves me no matter what. It's the very thing that gets me out of bed each morning to face the world.<br /><br />I admire your so many talents. God has truly blessed you with these fun & interesting pursuits but has also helped you to bless and enrich other lives. And that, in my opinion, is true beauty.<br /><br />Hope you visit Everyone's Story again.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />ElaineElaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-54625907288264661982011-10-11T19:57:59.714-07:002011-10-11T19:57:59.714-07:00So glad I found your invitation to visit on SheWri...So glad I found your invitation to visit on SheWrites, Elaine! Nancy, thank you so much for baring your soul. Like both of you, I have a mom (84 this year) who is locked into expectations because of her upbringing.<br /><br />Recently I tried to describe to her the fulfillment I get from from midlife reinvention. I'd gone from being a speechwriter to a ballroom and Latin dance teacher, blogger, amateur photographer and aspiring clothing designer. My Mom's only comment: "You aren't using what you learned in college!" (I was a Literature major.)<br /><br />My philosophy, like yours, is that God gave me these formerly undiscovered talents (buried while I toiled at a desk job for two decades). It behooves me to make use of them while I'm still in good health! I will not question them because that would mean questioning the Giver of these gifts. To Him be the glory when my efforts bear fruit! And if it inspires other women to take courage and take risks, well that's even more fruit for my offering.Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-81203760041324427382011-10-10T08:32:35.013-07:002011-10-10T08:32:35.013-07:00Good comments, Nancy. It's not easy following ...Good comments, Nancy. It's not easy following your passions when there is little support from family. When I majored in psych/sociology & wanted to become a family therapist my mother said "But you're not married and don't have children." And whenever I asked about my family history my grandmother would say "Why? Are you going to write a book?" Well, I am married now, and yep, I have written a novel about family history.<br /><br />Bottom line: as long as you're not hurting others and living a life that would make God proud, do what your heart dictates and enjoy! Life is short.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-72281833541312806042011-10-10T07:59:30.752-07:002011-10-10T07:59:30.752-07:00Thank you for the positive comments. It isn't ...Thank you for the positive comments. It isn't easy baring one's soul for the world to see. Hopefully, my mother will not see it ;-)) I just felt that other women may have had similar experiences during the pre-women's liberation movement and that younger women may not understand the struggles. I also believe that we should follow our passions.Nancy Loyan Schuemannhttp://www.nlsscribe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-3410692485560777752011-10-10T06:31:11.063-07:002011-10-10T06:31:11.063-07:00What a great story to share and an inspiration!What a great story to share and an inspiration!Debra Gray-Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836657468924341727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-76768094537370172902011-10-09T16:09:30.422-07:002011-10-09T16:09:30.422-07:00Elaine, I love this article! Quirky and meaningful...Elaine, I love this article! Quirky and meaningful at the same time. I can certainly understand Nancy's passion. What a cool lady. Hope I meet her one day. Thanks for sharing her with us.<br /><br />TessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-2274046782587102382011-10-09T09:15:27.923-07:002011-10-09T09:15:27.923-07:00Dance classes can be cyclical. I have noticed that...Dance classes can be cyclical. I have noticed that the economy has slowed discretionary spending, on activities like dance classes. Many of our local adult recreation classes have been cut or eliminated due to budgetary constraints. Dance studios have told me that enrollment is down. Even the fitness centers have fewer students. I find that my "new" market are private students, either one person or a group, who take classes in their home or personal studio. Rates are actually reasonable. Maybe an instructor in your area offers private lessons as an alternative for you and your daughter. I currently have a mother-daughter student combination.Nancy Loyan Schuemannhttp://www.nlsscribe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-5652401438325796932011-10-08T05:10:25.098-07:002011-10-08T05:10:25.098-07:00Interesting, Nancy. My daughter and I have tried t...Interesting, Nancy. My daughter and I have tried to sign up for an adult ed ME dancing at our high school twice and it's been cancelled twice as we were the only registrants.Jean C. Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078957977742428225noreply@blogger.com