Plus Size Dancers - Page 5

lizaj · 07-24-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eve

extra classes for the fatties how nice of them to help us.

Does this mean I can call the stick thin dancers 'Annies'? i.e (Anorexics)

Minnies...... I would think!

Aggies for us oldies and Dollies for the kids

da Sage · 07-24-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lizaj

Oh for heaven's sake..what have I done to you!

rueful?????

I did say not necess. BDSS and in Cairo which is from where much of our inspiration comes, talk to anyone who visits and knows the dancers...they have taken to inplants with a vengence. And many of the latest bras are designed with that in mind.So it is a source of interest to dancers. And dancers without fulsome chests have choices.
Yes and for your info I pass no judgement . For centuries women have sought to enhance their looks and this is only the latest chance for that.

Actually, I forgot I already was ornery at you earlier in this thread.

If I'd remembered, I would have restrained myself.

Sorry, didn't mean to jump down your throat.

I do take it a bit personally as a larger-busted woman. I guess I'm just prickly right now. And bored (current assignment is veeery dull during dead time).

da Sage · 07-24-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lizaj

Minnies...... I would think!

Aggies for us oldies and Dollies for the kids

That's cute!

lizaj · 07-24-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by da Sage

Actually, I forgot I already was ornery at you earlier in this thread.

If I'd remembered, I would have restrained myself.

Sorry, didn't mean to jump down your throat.

I do take it a bit personally as a larger-busted woman. I guess I'm just prickly right now. And bored (current assignment is veeery dull during dead time).

welcome to the DD club..but I only gained 'em along with hot flushes(flashes) so guess how prickly that makes me!

Sara · 07-24-2008, 07:43 PM

You know, thinking about it... If I wasn't scared of sugery and afraid that my boobs would explode on an areoplane and I couldn't fly out to space if the world was going to get destroyed.... I think I'd get implants. Lol.

Big IF though....

lizaj · 07-24-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara

You know, thinking about it... If I wasn't scared of sugery and afraid that my boobs would explode on an areoplane and I couldn't fly out to space if the world was going to get destroyed.... I think I'd get implants. Lol.

Big IF though....

on other hand you could wait for the menopause

of course getting gigs when you're 50 is another matter

Aisha Azar · 07-24-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lizaj

on other hand you could wait for the menopause

of course getting gigs when you're 50 is another matter

..... I'm 55 and I dance a lot, Morocco is, er, older than me and she dances a lot. Shareen El Safy dances a lot. The dancers in my company are mostly not younger women and we dance pretty often. We just have other venues than the club or restaurant scene
Regards,
A'isha

lizaj · 07-24-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aisha Azar

..... I'm 55 and I dance a lot, Morocco is, er, older than me and she dances a lot. Shareen El Safy dances a lot. The dancers in my company are mostly not younger women and we dance pretty often. We just have other venues than the club or restaurant scene
Regards,
A'isha

I'm 61 and I dance a lot BUT, as you point out, they are not the paid gigs a young dancer might yearn for and as you get older it is about teaching and leading and creating opportunities.
I remember the threads on older dancers and it's true there will always be the exception: the glamorous well preserved and skilful 50+er still getting paid restaurant/ club gigs.But for most of us,it's other ways to shine.

Caroline_afifi · 07-24-2008, 09:58 PM

I think there are many people who carry on working when they are past 40 but they have usually established themselves as teachers and performers whilst young. Performance does dry up when you get to a certain age for most. That does not mean your career is over of course.
Sooner or later ones performance is not as good as it once was and realising that is not always easy. I hope someone does me a favour and wispers in my ear when the time comes.

As for plastic surgury.. I am one of those who will never get tired of being pissed off at women having to go under the knife to feel better about themselves. Sorry if people dont like it but how many women, including me, would turn down a free nip and tuck? what a disgrace... we are truly moving backwards.
Rat poison injected into our faces to stop wrinkles! I hate myself for allowing any thought of this disgusting medical and financial abuse entering my thoughts and even considering it.. which I do, as i am subject to this disgracefull brainwashing as the next. A week on a refugee camp should sort that out. Rant over.

Aisha Azar · 07-24-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lizaj

I'm 61 and I dance a lot BUT, as you point out, they are not the paid gigs a young dancer might yearn for and as you get older it is about teaching and leading and creating opportunities.
I remember the threads on older dancers and it's true there will always be the exception: the glamorous well preserved and skilful 50+er still getting paid restaurant/ club gigs.But for most of us,it's other ways to shine.

I don't dance for free and usually the jobs I take pay far better than any restaurant or club gig. I make sure that my dance company does not fall into the pit of dancing for free either. We are experienced professionals and we will be treated that way and part of that is receiving financial compensation. We do two free gigs a year and that's it. We work quite a bit, too. Take a look at the events calendar on our site. (Barharat!!) Those are the things we have done this year that are open to the public as we do not post private gigs there.

07-24-2008, 07:43 PM	#45 (permalink)
Sara V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wales/Yorkshire Posts: 1,157	You know, thinking about it... If I wasn't scared of sugery and afraid that my boobs would explode on an areoplane and I couldn't fly out to space if the world was going to get destroyed.... I think I'd get implants. Lol. Big IF though.... __________________ With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, now shake your bum.... :P

07-24-2008, 09:58 PM	#49 (permalink)
Caroline_afifi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 812	I think there are many people who carry on working when they are past 40 but they have usually established themselves as teachers and performers whilst young. Performance does dry up when you get to a certain age for most. That does not mean your career is over of course. Sooner or later ones performance is not as good as it once was and realising that is not always easy. I hope someone does me a favour and wispers in my ear when the time comes. As for plastic surgury.. I am one of those who will never get tired of being pissed off at women having to go under the knife to feel better about themselves. Sorry if people dont like it but how many women, including me, would turn down a free nip and tuck? what a disgrace... we are truly moving backwards. Rat poison injected into our faces to stop wrinkles! I hate myself for allowing any thought of this disgusting medical and financial abuse entering my thoughts and even considering it.. which I do, as i am subject to this disgracefull brainwashing as the next. A week on a refugee camp should sort that out. Rant over.