A Special Thank You to All ...
No event is a success unto itself. It takes many people working together to create a memorable, enjoyable extravaganza. Below are the people who participated in making this event... the success it is...
Organizer
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The concept of a Design-n-Dance competition has been a vision of Hayden's for several years. Coming to light only when the late Master Samos Madrigal was interviewing Hayden for his Monthly Dancer Spotlight series in the March 2011 edition of the "Gorean Times." When asked what her dancing aspirations were for the future, she revealed her vision of combining design and gorean dance. Only to become a reality five months later with the success of the first annual Design-N-Dance Festival. Hayden is owned by BrokenArrow Huet, who brought her out of the shadows she hid behind in order to fully explore her dreams, photography, and love of dance. Hayden's photography can be found on the second floor of the Mystical Images Studio in Driscol. Her most recent gorean photographic exhibit, "Masters of Gor," can still be seen at Vosk Woods in Second Life. Her photography in video form can be found on youtube. See her profile for more details. |
Organizer
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Probably best-known to most as the girl belonging to the late Master Samos Madrigal, now in the collar of Master Richard Ash (a friend and supporter of Master Samos' views) who considers himself "not above salvaging and savoring another man's good slave-training."
Mily has been involved with dance for 9 years - since she wrote her first slave dance and utterly fell in love with it all. She is known to wear pink only - first by Master Samos' command and now by the command of her Owner in respect for Samos. She frequents most dance competitions and exhibitions and writes dance reviews since the passing of Master Samos. Mily's "Dancing Kajira Interviews" are published monthly in the "Gorean Times." And... if pressed to give an answer, she will respond with: "The answer is chocolate!" Mily and Hayden have been friends for over 4 years, having been drawn together by the mutual fascination with Gorean dance. Mily helped with last year's design-n-dance event, but has been integral this year, taking over for Hayden when her rl family had medical issues that kept Hayden from being able to be in game for weeks on end. She's carried the bulk of the organizing this year and has done a superb job of it. Thank you, mily. |
Builder
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An incredible builder! Smokes has been building in Second Life for years. His creations are always uniquely "Smokes" ... He can create grunge builds that make you pause and blink -- to elegant and classy builds that leave you in complete awe. Smokes has designed some fabulous malls and stores for friends and family in addition to creating each and every gallery for Hayden's exhibits. He gets as many comments on the creativity of his gallery builds during opening night, as she gets for the photos taken. Smokes created last year's fabulous Design-n-Dance build and is back again this year with another "Smokes" original design. Smokes and Hayden have been friends for over five years, both drawn to the creative aspect of photography in Second Life. He's an awesome photographer as well as builder -- and his work in photographs can currently be seen in the "Gallery Room" at the Mystical Images Studio in Driscol. Thank you so much, Smokes. |
Event Photographer
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Damion Theas of Captured Photography
Damion will be capturing all the moments and memories of the 2012 Design-n-Dance Festival - in photographs... the "sneak peek" behind-the-scenes pics, as well as photos during the actual event. His talent is well-known in and out of Gor - and we are excited to have him with us! Captured Photography has been capturing the essence and beauty of people in Second Life since it was first established in 2008. Whether it be a contest, a wedding, or just portraits for you or a loved one... Damion Theas has always been able to create unique and truly beautiful photographs that have won numerous awards throughout the years. If you are looking for photographs that capture the "best of you" ... look no further than Damion Theas and Captured Photography. Damion and Hayden have known each other for over nine years, both starting out on IRC together. He did not hesitate when asked if he'd be interested in taking photos during the event. He and Hannable Streeter donated the $10,000 Linden purse for the event's prizes. And He also donated the sim for us to use for the actual event! Thank you so much, Damion -- for taking the photos at the event, for your generous donation.. for the sim itself,... and most of all... for always being there. |