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Originally Posted by Aziyade
I realize that there is a lot of leeway given to SCA dancers, but there really needs to be a line drawn. (Plus, is this girl wearing a bikini top????)
I teach in our local SCA and have a heck of time trying to convince them that Tribal isn't "period" -- but since that's what they see at SCA gatherings, they assume it's accurate. I HAVE, however, gone over the "Gypsy" issue with them, so I think they would know not to do anything like this.
Still, I don't get why dancers go uncovered at SCA events. Especially THIS uncovered. I can't see a bikini top as being "period" to anything other than the late 20th century.
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I certainly agree that this outfit is very modern, and it would be very wrong to claim that this is a historically accurate representation. Absolutely! Excellent point.
However, the title suggests that this is a Rennfaire or similar event, rather than dancing in an SCA context. At an SCA event, the audience would be in costumes ;-)
As for dancers who wear tribal gear at SCA events, some don't care and some may just be innocent newbies who do the best they know: I wore a tassel belt and Fat Chance choli the first year I went to Pennsic, it was all I had. Luckily, nobody gave me a hard time, I had a blast. Over the years, my wardrobe has developed quite a bit - and I am much better today and try to help my friends have a good time. For some people, it can be a process of sewing a little bit more and learning a little bit more every year. There is hope for some of the tasseled ladies - I am living proof.