Re: Burlesque/Bellydance rant by Miles on GS
(in The Biz of Belly Dance)
You proved my point.
Intelligent people CAN make the distinction, and once exposed to "real" bellydance, you did. No, I would never do a burlesque number at a family venue with young children. I wouldn't do a burlesque fusion bellydance number,...
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discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 9:48 AM
Re: Burlesque/Bellydance rant by Miles on GS
(in The Biz of Belly Dance)
"The question is, how many mothers would send their daughters to a bellydance class if the general impression of bellydance is that it is too "sexy" and therefore inappropriate for young girls."
I am a mother. I am a bellydancer. I also attend ...
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discussion post on Mon, May 5, 2008 - 9:49 AM
Re: Burlesque/Bellydance rant by Miles on GS
(in The Biz of Belly Dance)
Magdalene and Eve are both correct. I am NOT saying that bellydance is about sex... Re-read what I wrote. Nor do I allude to or think of sex when I bellydance. (Far from it, I'm more concerned with making sure my skirt is where it should be, I don...
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discussion post on Fri, April 25, 2008 - 7:14 PM
Re: Burlesque/Bellydance rant by Miles on GS
(in The Biz of Belly Dance)
I agree with the post that mentions burlesque being a distinct part of western culture, and even a western cultural art. It certainly is. And just as you might put those other cultural dances together in a show... why not include burlesque as a un...
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discussion post on Tue, April 22, 2008 - 11:37 PM
Re: Sorry but I had to respond to this
(in The Biz of Belly Dance)
oh good.
It was sarcasm.
Then you'll understand the frustration the REST of us in the area have.
discussion post on Tue, April 22, 2008 - 10:12 AM