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Public Perceptions: A Double Standard - Page 6
© Shira
Page 6
Jul 13, 2001
Before you come out, either change into an ordinary but attractive dress, or put on a lovely full-length caftan to cover your costume.
Be careful how you behave when you're around the people who saw you dance. Even if wearing your everyday dress or caftan, some people will think you look tacky and seamy if they see you smoking a cigarette, drinking hard liquor, or indelicately scratching yourself. Also, avoid using swear words where they can hear you. Many of these behaviors are associated with low-class people. Instead, behave as though you were an elegant movie star with wonderful taste. Your Turn - Is there a double standard in your community?
- Why do you think this double standard exists? Do you agree with my analysis, or do you think I missed some important points?
- What suggestions can you offer for elevating the public opinion of Oriental dance in the eyes of The General Public?
What do you think? Please click on "Start a discussion on this article" down at the very bottom of this page. Share your own thoughts on the causes of this double standard and what we can do to overcome it! What Should We Call This Dance? To Collect Tips Or Not? Do you think that collecting tips from the audience contributes to the wrong ideas that people have about this dance form? Related Topics If you'd like to explore this topic further, here are some additional resources:
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I was thrilled to see someone taking the art of belly dance seriously. I agree with the thoughts expressed, but sometimes I think we as dancers are our own worst enemies. Take a look at how some of us ...
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I agree wholeheartedly with all the responses to this article. After dancing for ten years, I took an 8 year sabbatical and now I am back!! (and SO HAPPY!!) i was saddened to see not a lot has changed ...
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I've only just started performing and will be teaching a Belly CENTERED Dancing course this fall. That's how I present it when teaching to help get the women into that strong, centered, magnificent sp ...
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Thanks all for your comments! Glad to hear this article is striking a chord with some people. I really appreciate your striking up a discussion on this, because it's a topic that very much deserves ...
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An excellant article. I feel that the news media also contributes to the public's misperception of Middle Eastern Dance. Whenever there is a news clip of a belly dancer, the camera is usually focused ...
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