Newbie question - Page 2

Zardoz · 07-05-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A'isha Azar

Dear Zardoz,
I would like to ask you a question now. What is your motivation for wanting to learn belly dance?
Regards,
A'isha

My wife has been talking about this for years, but has never followed through with actualy learning. I have been trying to get her interested in things that I do (martial arts, sword fighting, paintball, theater, etc) just so we could spend time together, but she never clicked with any of these things. One day I was looking for a belly dance school for her and came across Zorba's web site (Thanks Zorba) and thought since I can't get her to do something I'm interested in I'll do something she's interested in.

Also, I have always enjoyed going against the grain and doing things the "mainstream" may think strange (which is strange in and of its self because I am actually very mainstream and conservative in the day to day). Anyway, now we are both stoked about getting started.

Zardoz · 07-05-2007, 01:28 PM

[quote=Recnadocir;36938]
We are the male belly dancers, gayest of the gay, whether or not we are really gay. Wrap your mind around that!

QUOTE]

Thats funny, At least I have that to look forward to.

Aisha Azar · 07-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardoz

My wife has been talking about this for years, but has never followed through with actualy learning. I have been trying to get her interested in things that I do (martial arts, sword fighting, paintball, theater, etc) just so we could spend time together, but she never clicked with any of these things. One day I was looking for a belly dance school for her and came across Zorba's web site (Thanks Zorba) and thought since I can't get her to do something I'm interested in I'll do something she's interested in.

Also, I have always enjoyed going against the grain and doing things the "mainstream" may think strange (which is strange in and of its self because I am actually very mainstream and conservative in the day to day). Anyway, now we are both stoked about getting started.

Dear Zardoz,
It's nice, honest motivation. I hope it works out well!
Regards,
A'isha

chryssanthi sahar · 07-05-2007, 02:46 PM

Hey Zardoz, martial arts and belly dance don't exclude each other. I am such a "martial" woman, I've been exercising different martial arts for about 10 years and I would have loved to go on, but I cannot afford any more injuries because I am a professional dancer and instructor. I had got a bad injury at the shoulder some years ago during the Ninjutsu training, which took quite some time until it healed and I cannot risk something like this anymore. By the way, one of the male students I had was also a martial artist

If your wife is also dancing belly dance, you could dance together and maybe become the new belly dance dream couple

(like Horacio and Beata Cifuentes). So buddy, go on and don't worry about what people say.

Zorba · 07-05-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Also, I have always enjoyed going against the grain and doing things the "mainstream" may think strange (which is strange in and of its self because I am actually very mainstream and conservative in the day to day).

Its more fun swimming upstream, isn't it?

But its not really strange because you consider yourself mainstream - you're looking for an outlet. I wouldn't call myself exactly mainstream, but I *am* very conservative in most respects!

Shanazel · 07-05-2007, 04:45 PM

It is very hard to question the masculinity of male salmon who swim upstream- why should human males fighting their way upstream be any more questionable?

Actually, I think martial arts background for a new dancer would be an advantage in terms of flexibility, understanding of how one's body works, and self-discipline.

Recnadocir · 07-05-2007, 09:59 PM

Also, with a martial arts background, you can chop socky any knuckle dragging bully who has an issue with your masculinity as a male belly dancer. He won't even see it coming, thinking you're just a sissy.

Sharif · 07-05-2007, 11:21 PM

Rico is right, this could be a clever scheme to give your martial arts background some real-world exposure!

Just remember to incorporate it in your dance nicely: after you've high-kicked your detractor

do a nice up-to-down undulation,

and then pivot-turn to the next victim

. And don't forget to smile!

Recnadocir · 07-06-2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif

Rico is right, this could be a clever scheme to give your martial arts background some real-world exposure!

Just remember to incorporate it in your dance nicely: after you've high-kicked your detractor

do a nice up-to-down undulation,

and then pivot-turn to the next victim

. And don't forget to smile!

Yes Sharif has the plan. I would only add head slides with temple arms, to mesmerize the bully before you dispatch him!

Dipali · 07-06-2007, 02:12 AM

The whole gay thing and Belly dance is a bit confusing. I have my personal choices and tastes when it comes to watching a Male dancer . But I just cant get the theory why your sexuality should be in question whether you doing Belly dancing or pole dancing or whatever dance you do. Also I have found its the gay guys who is more worried about their sexuality than straight guys. To every gay guys who want to hide their sexuality please get a girl friend or wife. Believe me its easier and no body will ask you a question. And if you manage to get somebody like Nicole Kidman or Liza Menneli , Well you scored a good one.

07-05-2007, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
chryssanthi sahar Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,482	Hey Zardoz, martial arts and belly dance don't exclude each other. I am such a "martial" woman, I've been exercising different martial arts for about 10 years and I would have loved to go on, but I cannot afford any more injuries because I am a professional dancer and instructor. I had got a bad injury at the shoulder some years ago during the Ninjutsu training, which took quite some time until it healed and I cannot risk something like this anymore. By the way, one of the male students I had was also a martial artist If your wife is also dancing belly dance, you could dance together and maybe become the new belly dance dream couple (like Horacio and Beata Cifuentes). So buddy, go on and don't worry about what people say. __________________ Oriental dancer and instructor of Greek origin, living in Germany www.chryssanthi.com

07-05-2007, 09:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Recnadocir Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: La La Land Posts: 466	Also, with a martial arts background, you can chop socky any knuckle dragging bully who has an issue with your masculinity as a male belly dancer. He won't even see it coming, thinking you're just a sissy. __________________ http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...0267e2f1c0.jpg *Nos es in Hollywood , quod vos es non!*

07-05-2007, 11:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sharif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 40	Rico is right, this could be a clever scheme to give your martial arts background some real-world exposure! Just remember to incorporate it in your dance nicely: after you've high-kicked your detractor do a nice up-to-down undulation, and then pivot-turn to the next victim . And don't forget to smile! __________________ ~SHARIF~ www.bellydancersharif.com

07-06-2007, 02:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dipali Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunshine coast,Australia Posts: 859	The whole gay thing and Belly dance is a bit confusing. I have my personal choices and tastes when it comes to watching a Male dancer . But I just cant get the theory why your sexuality should be in question whether you doing Belly dancing or pole dancing or whatever dance you do. Also I have found its the gay guys who is more worried about their sexuality than straight guys. To every gay guys who want to hide their sexuality please get a girl friend or wife. Believe me its easier and no body will ask you a question. And if you manage to get somebody like Nicole Kidman or Liza Menneli , Well you scored a good one. __________________ Australian Belly dance store - Belly Dance Costumes, Bollywood & Tribal outfits. Last edited by Dipali; 07-06-2007 at 02:16 AM.

07-05-2007, 01:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zardoz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Douglas, Wy Posts: 20	[quote=Recnadocir;36938] We are the male belly dancers, gayest of the gay, whether or not we are really gay. Wrap your mind around that! QUOTE] Thats funny, At least I have that to look forward to.

07-05-2007, 04:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Shanazel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rocky Mountains USA Posts: 4,563	It is very hard to question the masculinity of male salmon who swim upstream- why should human males fighting their way upstream be any more questionable? Actually, I think martial arts background for a new dancer would be an advantage in terms of flexibility, understanding of how one's body works, and self-discipline.