Tai Chi in a bubble.

[motodraconis]

I finally managed to get into Dreamspace. Only on the third frigging visit! The first time it was closed due to high winds, the second time closed due to too much heat, eventually rang them to make sure it was open before I visited.

I was on my way to Tai Chi that evening, and had my sword packed with me, so it seemed a shame not to waste a posing opportunity. I did ask first, since scally kids had slashed the art piece some days earlier so waving a sword inside this bubble-like object might not have gone down too well!

My tai chi sword was examined, given the ok, and one of the Dreamspace bods came in with me, not just to keep an eye on me (as she put it, in case I scared any of the other visitors waving a sword around.) But also to take snaps of me.

I didn't catch her name, but whoever you are, you did a good job - cheers!











Tai Chi is Love.



For those of you who want info on Dreamspace, I've found the original Liverpool flyer which says...
Dreamspace will be in Liverpool (located behind the Metropolitan Cathedral) until the 16th July.

It will then move to city of Chester-Le-Street, Durham. 21-30 July.

Then to London from 11th August - 10th September.

There is no website or contact number given, (apart from events in Liverpool only.) So exactly where in Durham or London is anyone's guess!
As far as I know it has toured European cities but not as yet the USA.

Comments

[purpleheather.livejournal.com]

Wow! That is gorgeous - so beautiful.

You looked great too.

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

Dreamspace tours around, so if you get a chance to see it - go! And don't forget your own dress up clothes and camera.
:-)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

The website is hopelessly out of date...

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

It's the only one I know of - write to complain to them!

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Good idea.
So, where are they at the moment? Liverpool?

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

They'll be in Liverpool for the next two weeks - break out the Google Fu!
:-)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

My google-fu is weak, I only get adverts for Whirlpool washing machines...
Ah, here we go, on the second match page.

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

It's going to Durham and then London next, (see my edited post above) but no other information is given!

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that looks like a coool location.
And I finally know what you look like. :o)

Sword isn't part of our regular class but I will probably do a workshop later in the year. :o)
Have they explained what the meaning of the finger position (index and middle finger) of the non-sword hand is? Seems to be the same in all sword forms and I've seen crazy Chinese martial arts film sword fighters use it, too.

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it was explained at some point, but I was probably distracted by my tassel being tangled. purplepooka may know, she's more expert in the ways of tai chi than me.

[melissa-ally.livejournal.com]

Love that Dreamspace!

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

It is ace! Alas, it looks like no one has been able to find any recent net info on it, as far as I know it's only toured Europe - I don't know if it'll ever go to the US.

[colleenaf.livejournal.com]

Wow! That thing is amazing! I want one of mine on my bed like a bed-tent. (That would also mean I had a bed big enough to swing large swords in....hmmm)

That's so amazing you brought a sword in there. So so so many cool points for you!

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

I didn't think they'd let me in with it, but then I did ask first... and I probably looked relatively non-threatening in my scanty summer dress.

[cleanskies.livejournal.com]

Dreamspace is amazing! I last went years ago, on Clapham Common.

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

I only found out about it recently, when I saw Mondoagogo's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mondoagogo/157318388/) pictures of it on flickr, a month or so later, it arrived in Liverpool and I pounced!
Alas, if only I could get the same opportunity with The Sultans Elephant!

[ume-chika.livejournal.com]

well at least you finally managed to get down there. sorry i missed it, it looks fantastic.

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

I'm toying with the idea of going again next Wednesday, but it'd be another flying visit before Chi.

[buddleia.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous - I remember going several years ago and I've not forgotten how I loved it. I liked the red bits best, they were very warming.
(friending you, btw)

[motodraconis.livejournal.com]

It was great fun, I may go again if I can manage the time before it leaves Liverpool, I feel I should make the most of it.
Friending you back!