being multidisciplinary as a black woman means i need to spoon feed u every detail of what i do. that’s why i use this editing style so often, so that you can see it and perhaps begin to comprehend the multidimensional nature of my artistry
to put it plainly, in this clip alone, here are the skills i deployed :
singer/songwriter
recording engineer
producer
harpist
dancer
choreographer
stylist
makeup artist
creative director
videographer
editor
colorist
??? im probably missing something
personally, my default when i see a baddie is to assume she made her own outfit, produced her own song, built her own empire. thats just me tho and im def the minority there.
multidisciplinary artists - ESPECIALLY BLACK WOMEN - remember most people probably don’t know who you are and what you do fr. it’s in your best interests to continuously remind your audience the various roles you play in your own artistry.
OOO THEY NEVER COULD DEFINE 💯‼️👁️
#harp #ballet #rosalia #fkatwigs
WELCOME TO THE XINAVERSE
i wanted to introduce myself thoroughly to newcomers
there is a lot going on here
i am not for everybody
but if you’re here, i hope you find something that makes you feel electrified
& i hope you stick around.
🌹⚔️
#rosalia #bjork #fkatwigs #foushee
whatever u believe is possible. thats exactly what you’ll do
i think esp in the ballet world there is so much gatekeeping and so much trauma/body dysmorphia/racism. just weird ass energy around people being beginners, ppl not being rail thin, white, technically pristine, etc
the culture is already shifting and if i can play a small part in pushing it forward imma do it
i have incredible respect for the art and am very humbled to be a student again. & i’m inspired to document my process as another source of inspo for anyone who needs a push. bc for the 15yrs i spent outside of active training i believed this wasn’t for me, that i needed external permission or validation to approach pointe work specifically
then i remembered im an adult w free will (and im actually classically trained)…. & my entire internal dialogue shifted so i could act accordingly
let this story motivate u in whatever way it needs to. do whatever u want. start over as many times as u need
& move your body
x
some hang time yesterday
one of many things i’m making available on my patreon are uncut practice videos of my many disciplines - hair hanging, pole, ballet, harp, etc
instagram is for highlights and moments and perfection and that’s all good and fun but for those of you with the attention span and a thirst for reality i am an open book
l!nks on my page
keep taking care of yourselves ‼️⚔️🫀🧠
i have such a thirst for ballet rn
i never got to fully realize my love for this art form as a child
as the only non-white kid in all of my dance classes, as an introvert and a weirdo from the jump, i was mostly in survival mode in those spaces. incredibly uncomfortable and self conscious.
re-integrating it into my world has been so joyous and healing
returning to class as a self actualized and confident adult is clearing a path in my heart
to be a student again ……. 🩰 give me SIX MONTHS
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#harp #ballet
your “perfectionism” is just poorly disguised fear
it’s important to show up for yourself even when it feels imperfect or uncomfortable. you will def miss your ride waiting to feel ready
posting this rn through many circumstances and variables i don’t think are ideal - bad lighting on a rainy day, unrefined improvised movement, it’s already 5pm on a friday, etc
i’m a perfectionist in remission. here to remind u the only way is through. u gotta MOVE ‼️‼️‼️
i’m xina :)
🩰🫀🎤
#harp #ballet
ooo they never could define 👠🎤
another multidisciplinary multiverse of xinas reminding you to take care of yourself
i’m still exploring her but this feels closer.
learning so much along the way……
everything produced shot edited by me
DID YOU MOVE YOUR BODY TODAY!???????
🎤⚔️‼️👠
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#jamesblake #fkatwigs #rosalia
no matter how far i go im just getting started
this medium is unlike any other & i am so excited to keep seeking and synthesizing
MOVE YOUR BODY TODAY ‼️‼️‼️
& stream indiviDuality by xina
(i’m xina)
