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Hi everyone!
Given the recent debates over whether or not dancers of color should continue to support BDSS, something important just occured to me. There aren't any tribes dedicated to the wonderful dancers Amar Gamal or Adore. Being a dark skinned, happily fat bellydancer who's over 25, I'm well aware of the negative attitude that Mr. Copeland has towards women like me, but there are two extremely talented sistahs in BDSS who are still receiving little to no kudos for all of the hard work that they're doing.
On the Tribe, there are numerous groups dedicated to the other dancers in BDSS (i.e. Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Jillina, etc.) and none dedicated to Amar Gamal or Adore. I agree with the sentiment that we as bellydancers of color should be proactive in creating our own space, but let's also start creating a supportive and nurturing space for our sistahs in BDSS who are already out there making strides and working hard.
What do you ladies think?
Hugs,
Eve
Given the recent debates over whether or not dancers of color should continue to support BDSS, something important just occured to me. There aren't any tribes dedicated to the wonderful dancers Amar Gamal or Adore. Being a dark skinned, happily fat bellydancer who's over 25, I'm well aware of the negative attitude that Mr. Copeland has towards women like me, but there are two extremely talented sistahs in BDSS who are still receiving little to no kudos for all of the hard work that they're doing.
On the Tribe, there are numerous groups dedicated to the other dancers in BDSS (i.e. Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Jillina, etc.) and none dedicated to Amar Gamal or Adore. I agree with the sentiment that we as bellydancers of color should be proactive in creating our own space, but let's also start creating a supportive and nurturing space for our sistahs in BDSS who are already out there making strides and working hard.
What do you ladies think?
Hugs,
Eve
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Re: Amar Gamal and Adore (cross posting)
Wed, December 21, 2005 - 11:15 AMI like the idea!
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Re: Amar Gamal and Adore (cross posting)
Sun, February 5, 2006 - 11:11 AMi agree with that idea, Eve.
If there is no support at the grassroots level, or any move to want to change ,then we won't be able to challenge things and get things moving. peole's own perceptions have to be given a run for their money, otherwise things are too safe, too bland and not truthful.
Both Amar and Adore are talented artistes, full stop, right up there with Rachel, jillina et al. There is no question about that>
The rhetorical question is , why aren't there tribes out there, for them in the first place? There's the answer.
Maureen
