In this case, it hurts to see them do this because their representing a whole union of women who dance for the art and dance to break these stereotypes... It doesn't help that now more men are going to look at me the wrong way... You know? The title "Belly dancer" should not become taboo.
This rap video pales in comparison to the time that Sadie appeared on Taxicab Confessions..you can find the video on youtube..but you dont want to watch..and to think I used to think kaya was the pornoish one.. was I wrong! Her name is Sadie Mae in the video..with his AGT having them on TV..they are the last dancers that should represent bd! I am not a prude but I do not want the art to suffer because of it.
Shocking, wasn't it! It's stuff like this that destroys the positive image of bellydance that takes such a long time to build, and this blows it out of the water in five minutes. :shok:
When you are hired for a job, don't know the specs yet, you probably would do what you are asked unless it's something really repulsive and illegal to ask for.
I've only been here less than a week and the main thing that is surprising me is that in a belly dance forum, there has to be a great number of exotic dancers. That was the reason the dance was originally created for.
I'm not trying ever to be a professional, but if I were, if I took a job and started demanding what I could do or what I couldn't do, they would send me on my way.
Don't forget these are younger woman, don't know if they are married, but if they are single, fancy free, an offer like this would be nothing but fun and travel paid for. They probably go home and listen to that kind of music, I think maybe people are reading too much into it.
I've only been here less than a week and the main thing that is surprising me is that in a belly dance forum, there has to be a great number of exotic dancers. That was the reason the dance was originally created for.
I'm not trying ever to be a professional, but if I were, if I took a job and started demanding what I could do or what I couldn't do, they would send me on my way.
Absolutely no way , if hired to dance I would know exactly what I am doing and would spell it out in very precise words (written & verbal) what my terms are and that I will dance for whatever agreed up[on time, nothing & nothing less, I would also expect that audience/customers /patrons be kept under control - there will be no touching of this dancer unless they want to go flying across the room. Belly dancers are NOT exotic dancers:naghty: - I really do think you should be doing a lot more research and educating yourself as to what belly dancers are and aren'tWhen you are hired for a job, don't know the specs yet, you probably would do what you are asked unless it's something really repulsive and illegal to ask for. I've only been here less than a week and the main thing that is surprising me is that in a belly dance forum, there has to be a great number of exotic dancers. That was the reason the dance was originally created for. It shouldn't be a surprise to see belly dance used in this way.
Don't forget these are younger woman, don't know if they are married, but if they are single, fancy free, an offer like this would be nothing but fun and travel paid for. They probably go home and listen to that kind of music, I think maybe people are reading too much into it.
Yep. These days I am very picky about which jobs I accept - and like you I too gave up a profitable little earner rather than accept the expectations of the slimeball owner.As a professional dancer, I never agreed to giving a questionable performance just because I was afraid of being sent on my way. Faced with such a demand, I walked and the prospective employer did not get a second chance to hire me. No bill was ever so overdue that I was willing to risk life, limb, or reputation to pay it.
I'm wondering if Ms Willow is a troll - because quite a few people have already told her on another thread that belly dance is not exotic dance - and she starts it all up again. Does she want to learn - or just get a rise? WTF
Watch those abbreviations....
Don't get all exotic on me....