Bellydance, the Middle East, and Sexuality

Brea · 12-05-2007, 04:31 AM

The topic of sexuality in bellydance comes up quite often in the forum. I like this article very much, as it explains a great deal of the things I was taught when I started dancing:

Leila writes for the Gilded Serpent

-Brea Morgiane

julia37 · 12-09-2007, 09:53 PM

thanks for posting this brea. I found it very interesting & informative .

Ariella · 12-09-2007, 11:56 PM

Yes, interesting article, thanks!

Ravenhairedbellydancer · 12-17-2007, 07:54 AM

very interesting,, funny i read that maybe 2 yrs ago and it means a lot more to me today...

Nafiseh · 12-17-2007, 09:19 PM

Thanks for posting that, very interesting.

I remember taking a workshop with Yasmina of Cairo (English dancer) who also found that audiences in Egypt weren't warming to her at first as, even though she was technically good, she was not 'dela', and that's really stuck with me since.

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Brea V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,283	Bellydance, the Middle East, and Sexuality The topic of sexuality in bellydance comes up quite often in the forum. I like this article very much, as it explains a great deal of the things I was taught when I started dancing: Leila writes for the Gilded Serpent -Brea Morgiane __________________ www.breamorgiane.com

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julia37 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 48	thanks for posting this brea. I found it very interesting & informative . __________________ You never fail as long as you try

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Nafiseh Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South London Posts: 53	Thanks for posting that, very interesting. I remember taking a workshop with Yasmina of Cairo (English dancer) who also found that audiences in Egypt weren't warming to her at first as, even though she was technically good, she was not 'dela', and that's really stuck with me since. __________________ Nafiseh - South London Belly Dancer

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Ariella Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: someplace far too cold Posts: 206	Yes, interesting article, thanks!

12-17-2007, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ravenhairedbellydancer Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: I live in NYC Posts: 129	very interesting,, funny i read that maybe 2 yrs ago and it means a lot more to me today...