Middle Eastern Dance And The Internet
and the Yahoo clubs bring dancers together who otherwise would never have the opportunity to meet.
Thanks to connections with other dancers I have made on the Internet, I have had the opportunity to:
- Form lasting new friendships with wonderful people like Morocco whom I would never have otherwise had an opportunity to get to know.
- Party with dancers in other cities that I've traveled to on business for my day job.
- Get to know other dancers in my own community better through the more frequent contact.
- Find out about events in nearby cities that I otherwise wouldn't have known were happening.
- Travel to Egypt with a small group of wonderful people.
- Get exposed to differing opinions on dance issues that I hadn't even realized were controversial before I got on the Internet.
- Learn so much more about Middle Eastern music, dance, and culture in general.
- Teach workshops in other cities, sponsored by people I met on the Internet.
In Conclusion
The Internet has opened many doors for belly dancers to attract students, reach out to the general public, get advice, and make new friends. It offers a lifeline to dancers in rural areas who need the support of a community to keep their dance energy alive. Many dancers have reported that the Internet has changed their lives.
Thinking about putting up a web site of your own? Before you do, be sure to read Your Web Site: Don't Attract The Wrong Attention also here on Suite101.
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