I Dance Because I Enjoy It

Hi. I'm Esmeralda. I was a performer in our land. I traveled with my people performing for every town we came across. During the curse....well, I was dancing. Now I am fighting for my freedom. {{Indie OUaT RP blog based on Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Mun and Muse are over 20; Multi-verse and Multi-ship; Please read my guidelines first; Message me to plot}}

[dancetomytambourine]

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED

Hi everyone! So I have decided to take all of my blogs and move them into one multi-muse! Not only are my old muses (Belle, Alina, Emma, Rose and Esmeralda) on there, but I am adding new muses from other fandoms! So if you want to keep up with an old muse or look at the new ones, follow the link below! I hope you guys will all follow me over there!

https://thebookofmuses.tumblr.com/

[dancetomytambourine]

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED

Hi everyone! So I have decided to take all of my blogs and move them into one multi-muse! Not only are my old muses (Belle, Alina, Emma, Rose and Esmeralda) on there, but I am adding new muses from other fandoms! So if you want to keep up with an old muse or look at the new ones, follow the link below! I hope you guys will all follow me over there!

https://thebookofmuses.tumblr.com/

[dancetomytambourine]

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED

Hi everyone! So I have decided to take all of my blogs and move them into one multi-muse! Not only are my old muses (Belle, Alina, Emma, Rose and Esmeralda) on there, but I am adding new muses from other fandoms! So if you want to keep up with an old muse or look at the new ones, follow the link below! I hope you guys will all follow me over there!

https://thebookofmuses.tumblr.com/

[wereleopracy]

( dancetomytambourine. )

Esmeralda went into her tent to change. The red dress with gold and purple accents was great for performances, but she wanted to get herself more comfortable. She put on her robe as she looked for her regular clothes. Where are they? Just then, she turned when she heard a man’s voice. Immediately, she recognized him as the man who she winked at during the performance. “Well hello there. I made quite an impression on you, huh?”

“That you did,” he replied. “I like to think I have an eye for talent. I couldn’t help noticing yours.” That and his endlessly flirty nature was what led him to her tent. Any other person might have had some respect or decency, but not Emmett. That wasn’t how he functioned. “What’s your name?”

[dancetomytambourine]

She had to say that she was impressed by his bold nature. Perhaps she would be more insulted if he tried to take advantage of her. It was still flirting, but the way his comments were going, she wasn’t going to let that last for long. Making sure her robe was secured properly, she held out her hand. “Esmeralda. And you are?”

[privateshowx]

dancewithmytambourine:

It was nice to dance like this. It wasn’t as choreographed or as complex as what she was used to. “We try to enjoy ourselves. Dancing often keeps us warm. I barely feel the cold.” She smiled at him. “Very much. It is not every day a handsome man asks to dance with me.”

Porthos knew what she was talking about. Being a musketeer brought cold and endless nights along. But he liked what he was doing. It was all worth it. “I can agree that I feel everything but cold around you.” he said with a slight teasing grin. “Oh, so you find me attractive?” he asked, raising his brow playfully. “I do have to return that compliment.” he smiled.

[dancetomytambourine]

Normally, Esmeralda was not one to fall for cheesy pick up lines. Still, this was one she hadn’t heard before and it was rather clever. She smirked at him playfully. “I do. Of course, I am only stating the fact. You are an attractive man.” She nodded as they continued their dance. “Thank you. You are too kind.”

[privateshowx]

dancetomytambourine:

She looked at him with a smirk on her face. He was very impressive. Her eyes went back to Bensik and gave him a gentle nod, signaling him to play on. He smiled back and started to play again. “Very well, Portos.” She followed his lead as he began to dance. “I’m Esmeralda, by the way. It is nice to meet you.”

Porthos gave her one of his most charming smiles, swirling her around a bit. “Pleasure is all mine, milady.” he smiled at her. “I can say you and your friends have a nice time outside here in the cold.” he stated. “Are you enjoying yourself?” he smiled.

[dancetomytambourine]

It was nice to dance like this. It wasn’t as choreographed or as complex as what she was used to. “We try to enjoy ourselves. Dancing often keeps us warm. I barely feel the cold.” She smiled at him. “Very much. It is not every day a handsome man asks to dance with me.”

[privateshowx]

dancetomytambourine:

Esmeralda was shocked by his very bold move to go near her. Bensik stopped playing for a moment. This had never happened before. Djali, the little goat, went up to him and bellowed. “It’s alright, Djali. He’s a friend.” She turned her attention to the man and took his hand with a smile. “I would be honored, sir.”

Was it weird to just go over and ask for a dance? Maybe. At least his friends couldn’t understand. But then, it was his specialty to do things no one expected. And this lady was beautiful. Why not having a dance with her? “Don’t call me sir..” he quickly corrected her. Sure, at some point he liked some title form but right now, he didn’t. “Porthos is enough.” he told her his name instead. “Play some music.” he told the others behind her before he followed the lead to the music. 

[dancetomytambourine]

She looked at him with a smirk on her face. He was very impressive. Her eyes went back to Bensik and gave him a gentle nod, signaling him to play on. He smiled back and started to play again. “Very well, Portos.” She followed his lead as he began to dance. “I’m Esmeralda, by the way. It is nice to meet you.”

[dancetomytambourine]

Esmeralda and Djali danced in their corner of the street while Bensik played the flute to accompany her. This was a perfect place to lay down their hat in front in the hopes generous strangers would pay for their entertainment.

“Stay away child,” a woman said as her daughter tried to go near them when they passed by. “They’re gypsies. They’ll steal us blind.” Esmeralda’s smile faltered for a moment when she heard that before returning to the dance. Her eyes scanned the passers by when she finally made eye contact with a young man in the crowd.

@privateshowx

[privateshowx]

Porthos was around with his three lads and his sister. In front of them, a couple people, passing some of the gypsies that were dancing around. A little child wanted to run towards them, their mother keeping them away from them. Yeah, it was Porthos who locked eyes with the mysterious beauty and returned a small smile before walking over. “I would like a dance insetad.” he grinned, offering her his hand.

[dancetomytambourine]

Esmeralda was shocked by his very bold move to go near her. Bensik stopped playing for a moment. This had never happened before. Djali, the little goat, went up to him and bellowed. “It’s alright, Djali. He’s a friend.” She turned her attention to the man and took his hand with a smile. “I would be honored, sir.”

[wereleopracy]

@dancetomytambourine

    She had decided to explore the town a bit, now that she had a moment. From down the way, she could hear the music and she was drawn to it, practically skipping down the cobbled street to find its source. What she found was a group of people, some playing music, and some dancing.  Indira immediately jumped in, feeling at ease with the music and the singing. It was easy to fall into step with the others, holding her hands out and moving them around her.

[dancetomytambourine]

Esmeralda was enjoying the small party they were having. It was rare they could fully just dance without the fear of getting caught. What shocked her was the outsider that stopped by. If Clopin was worried, neither was she. Esmeralda welcomed the girl to join her in the dance. She had a natural talent, and she wanted to welcome outsiders in. It could help them keep a good reputation to have a citizen defend her.”

[sweetassswan]

dancetomytambourine:

“It’s okay. It’s not gonna kill me.” She put her cut to her lips to stop the bleeding. “It is not hard for everyone, but I am not great at it.” Her other hand went to put the needle in the ribbon she wore in her hair. “It doesn’t help that it’s dark.”

❀ @dancetomytambourine

Emmett glanced up at the sky, seeing it calm made him smile. The next day would be great for outdoor activities. “Yeah, but now you have the time to do it, right? What else do you do?”

[dancetomytambourine]

“Exactly.” she sighed and packed up her supplies. “I think this is the sign that I should stop for the night, though,” She chuckled. “Do you mean for fun or what do I do in general?”

[wereleopracy]

( dancetomytambourine. )

The Romani people were performing a grand show for the people of the town. Things were going well. Everyone in the audience was cheering and applauding as they danced around. It was great. Finally, Clopin stood up to introduce Esmeralda. With a puff of smoke, she entered the scene and started to dance. She tried to make eye contact with members of the audience. One time she struck a pose and made eye contact with one gentleman that she gave a wink to before spinning out of the pose to finish as they continued the dance. The final pose was struck as everyone applauded and threw coins. Esmeralda bowed before she ran offstage.

@coffeemughero

It was quite the performance from everyone, a marvelous show that drew the attention of everyone in the vicinity, even if they didn’t want it to. It was the flirt in his that had to go backstage into the tent to meet her once their eyes had met. It wasn’t all that difficult to get himself an all-access pass  – or at least permission to go back; give him an inch, Emmett would take a mile –  and slip over to where he believed she was. He poked his head in, barely announcing his arrival. “Knock, knock.”

[dancetomytambourine]

Esmeralda went into her tent to change. The red dress with gold and purple accents was great for performances, but she wanted to get herself more comfortable. She put on her robe as she looked for her regular clothes. Where are they? Just then, she turned when she heard a man’s voice. Immediately, she recognized him as the man who she winked at during the performance. “Well hello there. I made quite an impression on you, huh?”

[dancetomytambourine]

“I am sure you can.” She started with some very basic foot movements and turns to help his body get used to dancing.

[dancetomytambourine]

“It’s the special dance of my culture. It doesn’t have an actual name.” they started walking to the park. “It is about feeling the music.”

[youngkopa]

Oliver was curious now as she said the dance didn’t have an actual name when he followed her to the park “ feeling the music.” He said nodding.

[dancetomytambourine]

“Yes…I promise it will make more sense when you learn it.” She guided him to her favorite part of the park. It was perfect for practicing.

[youngkopa]

Oliver looked around as he arrived with her at the park, it did seem rather quiet and not everyone was around. This was actually perfect “ is it hard to learn?” He asked as he looked at her.

[dancetomytambourine]

“It will take some time, but after I show you some of the basics it will be easier.” She smiled and began to show him some of the basic stretches to stretch out his body.

[dancetomytambourine]

“It’s the special dance of my culture. It doesn’t have an actual name.” they started walking to the park. “It is about feeling the music.”

[youngkopa]

Oliver was curious now as she said the dance didn’t have an actual name when he followed her to the park “ feeling the music.” He said nodding.

[dancetomytambourine]

“Yes...I promise it will make more sense when you learn it.” She guided him to her favorite part of the park. It was perfect for practicing.

[dancetomytambourine]

“It’s the special dance of my culture. It doesn’t have an actual name.” they started walking to the park. “It is about feeling the music.”

[dancetomytambourine]

“You  have come to the right person.” She smiled. “I am the right person to help. I am a dancer. Let’s go into the park and I will teach you.” 

[youngkopa]

Oliver gulped when she said the park “ c-can we do it somewhere private? I uh don’t want others to see me dancing. What if I trip?” He was getting nervous just thinking about it.

[dancetomytambourine]

“You have to have a lot of room to dance. Don’t worry. It will be in the wooded area so no one will see.”

[dancetomytambourine]

“You  have come to the right person.” She smiled. “I am the right person to help. I am a dancer. Let’s go into the park and I will teach you.”