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Originally Posted by Demelza
"MALE BELLY DANCERS SHOULD NOT WEAR CROP TOPS AND MAKE-UP AND BELLY DANCE IS FEMENINE IN ESSENCE !":eek: :eek: :eek: 
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Woh, Demelza, don't hold back, tell us how you really feel!
I agree with the makeup is for avoiding washout school of thought. I personally hate makeup, hate putting it on, hate the feel of it, hate hate hate. Ugh. (I'm not holding back, either.) But I wear the damned stuff on stage, though probably not nearly as much as I should, and not nearly as much as I did when I was performing back in the Dark Ages.
I don't care for crop tops on male dancers (of course, a lot of people would not care for crop tops on ME). I prefer far fewer frills and giggles on guys, and find most appealing the gentleman who always dancers in the long white robe with the hip sash (can't think of his name). Lord, that fella puts the bare chested harem panted sequin sparkling male dancers in the shade. Maybe this is the result of a lifetime spent amidst cowboys and oil field workers, but I LIKE subtle costumes, especially on guys.
I also don't like high heels on dancers, though combat boots might be acceptable if dancing on a stage with splinters.
(Okay, is the debate smokin' yet? If not, I will be happy to take the opposite point of view and argue with myself.)