(This was part of a skit called "The Wonderful Wizard of Oaziz," performed by the Rising Phoenix Dancers and friends for the opening ceremonies of ODC-South 2000. It was inspired by Joani, and written by Sherezzah with some help from the rest of the troupe. The song was sung (obviously) to the tune of "If I Only Had a Brain" from The Wizard of Oz.)

If I Only Had the Beads I would work away the hours To make a costume with some power If I only had the beads. I would make it really sparkly It would help me do Raks Sharki If I only had the beads. With this wond'rous costume I could dance to teka doum doum If I only had the beads I need something shiny I can wear on my heiney I really need some beads! Oh Why can't I have beads hang to the floor I could do the moves I never did before I'd shake my hips, and dance some more. I would not be just a nothin' My bra padded with stuffin' My skirts split at the seams. I would have so much magic To miss me would be tragic If I only had the beads...   the sequins     the shine       the nerve.... :-)

(L to R: the Wicked Witch of the Middle East (WWotME); Dorothy, wearing the ruby sequins; and Leah, the Good Witch. WWotMe and her flying monkey purple people eater.

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