Comments on: R.I.P. Diane Webber

By: Susanne Jansen

Susanne Jansen — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:56:57 +0000

I was yet another student of Diane’s at Everywoman’s Village back in 1976-77. What a magnificent woman. Then 25 years later in 2001, I located her still teaching in the San Fernando Valley and began taking her classes again. I’ll always remember that after she watched me dance again after 25 years, she said to the rest of the class “I’m good, aren’t I?” (with that uninhibited laugh of hers), patting herself on the back at what a fantastic teacher she was that I could still move the way she taught me 25 years earlier. Isn’t it so lovely how she left such an unforgettable impression on those who shared time with her.

By: Cherie

Cherie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:39:18 +0000

I was another of Diane’s students and also danced in The Perfumes of Araby for several years. She was incredible, she taught me so much, and it was a great period in my life.

By: Scott Pearce.com › Diane Webber 1971

Scott Pearce.com › Diane Webber 1971 — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:37:55 +0000

[...] of the most popular posts on these pages is a piece I wrote about being on-stage with Perfumes of Araby at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in 1972. That post has a nice photo of Diane that my dad took [...]

By: Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:56:30 +0000

“What does belly dancing have to do with the Renaissance in Europe? Who cares?” LOL
Exactly. Have some fun!
Beautiful shot. Beautiful lady. Thank you Scott.
I miss the old Ren Faire in Agoura and Navato.
Its up to us to bring it back.
Eat, Drink, and be Merry for tomorrow we die.
And I’m not dead yet! HAZAH

By: Elanah AKA Jennifer

Elanah AKA Jennifer — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:11:31 +0000

I had the pleasure of being Diane’s student for the last 16 years of her life. I had just called a few weeks before to tell her I was moving back to northern California as I had lost my job and my mom was letting me stay rent-free. That was the last time I spoke with her. The day after I moved I got the call from a friend and fellow student. I would have LOVED to see her in her prime, knowing how amazing she was as a teacher and the glimpses of genius I’d see when she’d demonstrate a move. I really miss her. Thanks for this page and the beautiful picture!

By: Morgana

Morgana — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:15:23 +0000

Inspired me to dance,had my daughter Heather dancing on a picnic table when she was a little girl. Also saw her at the Faire and Everywomans Village.A pioneer. She is missed.

By: Denise Russo Heep

Denise Russo Heep — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:32:21 +0000

If you take an interest in Diane Webber you should check out my web site. You might find it interesting & fun. It will inform you about Diane’s dance ensemble (mid 60′s thru 1979)

By: Terri Lemke

Terri Lemke — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:16:34 +0000

I just watched the episode of “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” that I remember seeing when I was a kid with Ms. Weber in it playing a mermaid. As a grown-up (of sorts) and the use of the internet I found out who this gorgeous actress really was. Bravo! I’m sure she was a beautiful person inside and out.

By: JORDASH

JORDASH — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:04:43 +0000

This is the same Diane Webber!
The Sundial Sun Goddess!
The Ultimate Nudist Queen!
But now everybody wants to remember her for
everything else, but what they really remember her for!

By: valya walker

valya walker — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:45:15 +0000

Diane was my teacher too. I was in the troupe the first year. She was one amazing dancer and human being. Thanks for posting the picture.

By: Shira aka Jane

Shira aka Jane — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:15:37 +0000

I was so happy to find this beautiful picture of Diane from the old Ren fair.
Thank you so much for sharing, please post a few more!!!! Would love to see them! I was one of the dancers with the Perfumes, I joined the troop in ’72 and quit in the late 70′s when Diane retired from performing. What a sad day that was for me, she was an amazing dancer and I always looked forward to watching her solo at the end of our show!
Sadder now, because she is gone…but Diane left many professional dancers behind and a few of us are still performing, thanks to her guidance and inspiration!

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:49:59 +0000

I stumbled upon this picture by accident. It’s amazing. I’ve been infatuated with Diane Webber for as long as I can remember.

By: Donna Kissling

Donna Kissling — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:02 +0000

Thank you for the beautiful picture of Diane. She was my belly dance teacher and I was part of the Perfumes of Araby troupe. There are not very many pictures if Diane as a belly dancer and I have been trying to collect as many as I can of her as a dancer.

She inspired me to dance and I have been dancing and teaching for over 37 years.

Thank you again for a beautiful picture. If you have any others that you would like to share of her and the troupe please let me know as I would like to see some of them. They are rare item. Please no nude photoes I am interested in the dancing ones only.

Thank you
Donna (Dawna) Kissling

By: jordash

jordash — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:48:10 +0000

No relation I presume to the Unlate (maybe) DIANE WEBBER.
Hollywood Star turned Nudist Queen!
They look the same, Has the same Hair!
But Diane Webber was a Goddess!
She wouldn’t, couldn’t “Die”.

By: Suzette Smith

Suzette Smith — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:39:46 +0000

I studied Belly Dancing with Diane Webber in 1972 at Everywoman’s Village in the Valley. She was a great teacher and dragged my sister and I kicking and screaming to public performance and great fun learning the skills and lore of Belly Dancing. She is missed.