Bellydancer Tribute

[Shalini]

In light of all the inter-belly drama I have been witnessing the past few months I think it is important for us to stop a second, get off our high horses, get rid of the power trips, and recognize the beauty each dancer has to offer.

I love all forms and styles of bellydancing and my way of giving homage to that is my collection of pictures of some of the most beautiful dancers I have had the pleasure of seeing perform, those classic dancers whom I wish I would have seen, and those dancers who I hope to see in the near future (from cabaret to tribal and every style in between).

If you have seen my profile then you know what my tribute looks like. If you would like to be included please let me know and I will be happy to add you.

Let's try and remember why most of us starting dancing.

[morae]

that was beautiful sweety!

[Shalini]

Thank you darlin.

[Elizabeth Mahina]

Thank you for including She'enedra in your tribute! it was a nice surprise! Yes, it's important to remember that dance is fun and an expression of our love & joy!

[Shalini]

I love you guys and the first time I saw you perform was at the IBDC.

[Synari]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[Natasya Katsikaris]

Cool invitation Shalini! YES! Count me in. And thank you for the sentiment ... Dance gives people something of value ... beauty, enjoyment, inspiration ... sometimes I must remind myself to focus on the GIVE not the GET. LOL is it egoic to want to be in the tribute? Oy!

Thank you for being my ning friend and perhaps we will even meet face 2 face someday ...

cheers,
Natasya

[Shalini]

Natasya you are in. I added you to my tribute this morning. Thank you for allowing me to share your image.

[Phoenix-Dancing]

I agree...every dancer brings something special to all of us! I love all styles and am a fusion of many myself.

Phoenix

[Samira]

You did a wonderful job. I love the tribute.

[Shalini]

Thank you Samira.

[Zehara Nachash]

Amen Sistah!
I have to say I have seen my fair share of belly-drama the past year and am so tired of it.
I think dancers need to tone down the diva-ness and realize that not everyone has the same "vision" of the dance they may have.
Every dancer has something exciting to bring to the dance floor.
I often wonder if other dance forms are just as catty??? Or better yet....are other performers catty >> Like, do clowns in a circus get into drama-momma-fights????

[Shalini]

Cattiness I think. But the drama will never stop. It is how we deal with it.