VIRMARIE DEPOYSTER
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Exotic
Caregiver
Salsa Dancer
Reserved

This is Samantha; most people call her Sam. I was over the moon when she walked through my studio door with her dazzling red dress and shiny dancing shoes! I loved her soft flowing curls, radiating golden undertones, and captivating cheeks. She is a devoted nurse, the kind of friend you have for life, a proud half-South Korean and half-African American, and, last but certainly not least, a mesmerizing dancer. As we got acquainted, she shared that people label her as reserved, and she finds that fascinating because she performs in front of people often.

I played my favorite salsa music and asked her to forget I was there, to be one with the music. Her shoes kept getting caught in my painter's tarp, but that didn't stop her from zoning out and showing me her moves. I had such fun working to do justice to the beauty of her movement! Thank you for captivating me with your motion and sharing your story with me, Sam.

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© 2012- 2026  Virmarie DePoyster
North Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Portfolio
    • Beyond Labels
    • 1,000 Reasons for Joy
    • Holding Space
    • Wholehearted
    • Petal Power
    • Revelation: New Works
    • Still in Love
  • Artist Statement
  • Bio
  • RESUME
  • Press
  • Arts-In-Education
  • Classes
  • Affiliations
  • Representation
  • Contact