I couldn't choose a single favorite photo out of these pictures I took of my neighbor. So, I chose them all and put them in this slide show. Her name is Liz Valencia. I wanna be her when I grow up!
I'm not sure exactly her age, but somewhere around 79 if I recall correctly. She's been telling me this for quite sometime. You would think I could figure it out. But alas, the facts have eluded me.
I've asked Liz to drop by whenever she has a dance performance and I will take her picture. She is more than happy to comply. I know she practices at the Senior Center, but performs where ever she and her troop are needed. This woman is full of youthful energy and it is obvious she could dance circles around me.
The dances she performs are done in authentic costume for the area of Mexico the dance originated. So, she has several different costumes, and she looks like a million bucks in each one. The traditional dances of Mexico are called Ballet Folklórico
Thursday
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Elizabeth, these are wonderful photos. I can actually feel the joy and energy radiaiting out from the images. And you're right ~ she looks beautiful in that costume. I can barely believe her age ~ she puts women much younger to shame! In fact she is inspirational ~ showing that one is never too old to enjoy life to the full. Fabulous.
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My post is here:
http://j9marshall.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/photo-friday-free-choice-your-favourite-recent-photo-and-why/
I'm back. Do you know Elizabeth ~ I had an overwhelming thought just now ~ we simply must meet. I am going to try and visit the USA in the next 12 months and hook up ~ if that's OK with you.
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Wow, those are great photos. She looks so happy. I love to watch people dance, too bad it's not as common as it used to be.
ReplyDeleteI would look forward to your coming to visit!!!
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