Welcome!
This tribe is for bellydancers who wish to work together to raise the standards in bellydance. This is a respectful, supportive environment to discuss issues concerning the representation or perception of belly dance.
If you are tired of being turned down for events or dealing with the stereotypes that belly dance is not family appropriate, or somehow lesser than other art forms, this tribe is for you.
Why is it that the oldest dance in the world is also the most misunderstood? Ballet, for example, is only 400 years old, whereas the roots of bellydance are estimated to have originated 6,000 to 8,000 years ago in Babylon and Egypt. Yet ballet is well known and highly respected all over the world. We need to work together to raise the standards in bellydance, and escape the stereotypes and misconceptions that bellydance has acquired. It is time for bellydance to be portrayed and understood for what it really is. Every dancer is an ambassador to this art form, and it is every dancers responsibility to educate the public, and our students to the best of our ability.
WARNING: This is a place for respectful conversation. Troublemakers will be shown the door. We will not tolerate arguing or insulting, disrespectful or degrading comments.

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