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Originally Posted by jenc
but if they don't appeal to the BD community, is there really that big an audience out there? I have dvd of Paris show, and I already did not want to go see show based on that and if it is all even the same stuff I have on my dvd, there is no way I would go even if paid. Surely the majority of the GP doesn't kow what to expect and would be at least as happy if there was some BD. then we could all be happy. Also anyone BDer or not is going to feel ripped off at seeing the same stuff over again.
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Dear Jen,
Belly dance is very much a niche market, in spite of its current "popularity". In the 1970s, the movement was also big, even with much less publicity, and it seems to go in phases. Judging from the size of my current classes, we are probably on a bit of a down swing right now.
I hate to say this, but many dancers often like what they are told they are supposed to like, not what demonstrates the best in the dance forms. This is true in all forms of fusion, folkloric dance, authentic ethnic belly dance, etc. It is really strange, because it seems like when you go to the show, people are just acting like its the greatest thing ever if we judge by applause, but in talking to dancers afterward, many do not seem pleased....so what in heck was all the screaming and clapping about?? I don't get that part of the belly dance scene at all. It's like "politically correct" taken to a whole new level.
Regards,
A'isha