Your thoughts on bellydancing and the dancers?

Question

I just want to know what you think of them. Do you think it's cool or weird? Is it hot or unattractive to dance like that?

See, I've always had the impression that bellydancers might be seen as more self-absorbed in comparison to someone who, lets say, tap-dances.

I don't think they are, but I get the feeling that others might see them as more attention hungry since it is such a provocative dance.

I really want to learn it, but I would like to hear what people are saying about it just so I'm not surprised later on... and because I'm curious of the general quota's feeling on this particular art.

Thanks! :D

Answer 1

I've been studying and performing belly dance since mid-2000.  I love it!  And I love the dancers... including myself.  :-)

Belly dance is more complex than what many seem to believe.  It takes time to really get the technique perfected for more involved movements.  I have yet to see a belly dance performance that is anywhere near as provocative as some dance performances in many music videos.  There are some misconceptions about belly dance, but the general perception seems to be improving as people are becoming better informed about what belly dance is and is not.  

To find an instructor you might want to start by checking with a gym or recreation center in your area. Sometimes they have dance classes, and those teachers may also do private lessons.

You can look on Shira's website.

http://www.shira.net/

http://www.shira.net/directory.htm

other websites where you can look for teachers

http://www.middleeasterndance.net/

http://www.middleeasterndance.net/Dancer...

http://www.bhuz.com/

http://zaghareet.freeservers.com/

http://www.bdancer.com/med-guide/

You can e-mail or call some of the dance instructors to find out what ages they teach in their classes, more about their background, their style of instruction, what they expect from students, and fees they charge for classes. If you don't find a

teacher listed for your area, you might want to contact one from the websites and find out if they may know of an instructor who may live closer to you. You might want to see if you can contact other students of theirs to get their opinions of the classes. A good teacher should encourage this.

I hope you find a teacher that you like. If one teacher's style doesn't suit your learning style, try another. I've known some dancers to take awhile finding a setting that worked for them.

Good luck!!

Answer 2

You really should give a d**n of what people think! If its something your interested in go for it. People are always going to find something wrong about something but its all opinions. Personally i think belly dancing is s**y and also should be recognized as art through dance. It is a very seductive form of dance. Why dont you do some research on it before taking any further actions. Good luck

Answer 3

It's hot, it's s**y and they are great in bed.

Answer 4

i think people do often think that about belly dancers, and i can see why people may be mistaken that why, but i dont think it is usually the case.

i know someone who is both a performer and teacher and she puts a very strong focus on belly dancing being 'sensual' as apposed to 'sexual'. she feels very passionate about it, and has even shown us how to keep it enticiting without being S****y.

i wouldnt be afraid to learn it, if this is your concern, its all in the way you present yourself. and besides, there is no harm in being a little s**y anyway, is there??

Answer 5

We used to go into a place in San Jose that had belly dancers.  One of he women that preformed there was a past winner of a State of California belly dancing tournament.  The dance seemed to be quite an intense physical workout for the performers.  While I didn't find the dance extremely erotic, it was fascinating to watch.

Answer 6

listen to ur heart and the world will follow ur footsteps...that shuld be ur only motto in life..n this is wht helps me find solutions for my problems..try this n u will succeed :-) for sure. U knw dear people are people they will comment, they will mock, they will enjoy, they will appreciate and at last will envy coz they are not like u...this is wht leads them to comment on others...regarding any type of dance u must go for it....n make n prove it happening if u thnk ppl doesn't like...but in my opinion belly dancing is the best one...i myself is opting for it...so get going n prove urself....time changes but ur values, thoughts and feelings for ur passion should never change...so live up to it dear...bye.

Answer 7

bellydancing is great...............i think.     the dancers are graceful.

i don't think it's self absorbed.