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Kind words for
Melinda Heywood Pavlata,
AKA Melina of Daughters of Rhea
melinda's favorite:
balancing circus skills and belly dance
Hi
Melina,
What a wonderful experience
yesterday afternoon/evening was!
Thrilling, funny, beautiful,
sexy – in a room filled with people who so obviously love you and what
you do (it was especially heartening to see how the young children
responded to you after the performance, and to see how gently your
husband handled a little boy who couldn’t keep his hands off the camera
and tripod meant to help document the event).
...what
you are doing is unusual and very special.
...Meeting you and taking classes and truly
changed my life and perspective. I consider each class a little
getaway (my own oasis), where I can dance until my heart's content and leave
the stress of work and class behind. Also, your perspective and
philosophy in life is inspiring. -- Julia
Melina - You have a gift for teaching - it
was a pleasure to have you as an instructor.
Dear Melina,
I am very glad that Bob and I went last night to see East and
West ..... first and foremost, you embodied the essence of
performance ..... poise, presence, and professionalism ... it was a joy to
watch you. --Diane.
Dear Melina,
I greatly enjoyed the workshop you so graciously gave this Saturday for the
beginners...Also, I just read your mission statement for the Daughters of
Rhea, and it's just as beautiful as you are. I almost cried. Please keep me
informed as to when you might be traveling south and teaching again. I'm
planning to start taking classes with Piper, and hopefully will get to
learn from you as well.
Wonderful website! Thank you for your dedication to the dance. You are an
inspiration.
Hi Melina, I went to your class tonight and really enjoyed it. You are very
good at breaking down and verbalizing the steps.
Dear Melina,
Last Saturday night, I was in the audience at Karoun's--fascinated,
delighted, and very moved by your performance. You were full of joy--even
ecstasy--and artistry. Thank you. I look forward to your upcoming
performances.
Hi Melina
Just wanted to let you know that you were
absolutely breath-taking last night. The show was spectacular. One of
my guests commented, I have never seen so many beautiful performances in
one night.
And I my friend, am so lucky to have
stumbled across you. I never would have imagined, not even in my
wildest dreams, that just because I attended one drop in class after
having googled "belly dancing teachers boston", that I would be
introduced to such an impressive group of individuals, headed by an even
more amazing mentor. You never cease to amaze me. you are definitely a
one woman show. I have seen you dance on numerous occasions, and it
never gets old, you bring such joy and a whirl on emotion with your
first spin and smile. now having seen the aerial performance elevates
you to a whole new level (literally and figuratively). I am still
looking forward to see you and Sacha together in person.
--JM
Comments from Students at Boston College where Melinda taught as an
adjunct professor of French:
What
are the strengths of this instructor?
"Sense
of humor. Patience. Fair grading procedures.
Constructive comments. Really works to improve every student.
She made learning French fun. Its a shame she won't be giving
class next year. Challenges you to do your best work. Very
friendly and approachable. Helped me very much on my grammar.
Kind/sweet. Understanding. Funny. Intelligent.
Knowledgeable. Caring. Smart lady. Helpful.
Accessible. Enthusiastic. Made coming to class and learning
enjoyable. Great at outlining what she's expecting. One of
the best profs I've ever had. Passionate. Fun. Amiable.
I loved this course! I would love to have professor Heywood as an
instructor anytime! I loved Professor Heywood. She is one of
my favorites."
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