Art, etc.
Dear Aziyade,
I would agree that this is definately an example of something that might be called belly dance that is definately not. It is not even good fusion. The dancer's mosvements were mostly insipid against the piano, which often showed an urgency that she seldom reflected in her movement. Even in the slower parts of the music, she did not reflect the right feeling. Of course, it is entirely possible that those movements done in a Middle Eastern spirit would not ever interpret that music, becasue they are not meant to.
I do consider myself to be in good company if you are being flamed on Tribe! I have never posted there and have been freely lambasted on that forum!
Regards,
A'isha
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