Moderator Message - update
I did my best to sort this thread out into several threads that focus on one topic at a time, where I could. These are the other threads I created:
Male belly dancers considered “shameful" by ME males
First experience seeing a male belly dancer
Male costuming discussion
Cultural appreciation and BD history
Dance more than just movement
It took a long time to sift through and separate, have mercy on me

and stay on topic and even better start new topics as they come up for you.
