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I'm interested in hearing more about the documentary project - I periodically receive emails from women of color asking whether there is room in the belly dance community for them. Of course, I say yes, and I tell them about some of the lovely dancers I know who can serve as role models for them. But I'd love to be able to steer them to a video that is full of beautiful dancers that "look like them".
What stage are you at in the project now? Still looking for video footage? Which dancers do you have so far?
What stage are you at in the project now? Still looking for video footage? Which dancers do you have so far?
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Wed, October 18, 2006 - 7:15 PMYeah, me too. How can I get involved?
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Fri, December 21, 2007 - 7:14 AMMe too! I want to know more! -
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Sun, December 23, 2007 - 4:51 AMYes, I'd like to hear more as well. And please do not forget the Women of Color in the Tribal world!!!
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Thu, January 10, 2008 - 5:01 PMHave there been any updates on this? I would love to see this happen.
Who is involved? Has it started shooting? We have a lot of pioneers and up and coming Bellydancers of Colors that I would love to see.
Shira, you are right. There is a lot of racial imbalance in Middle Eastern dance (an ethnic dance) that Bellydancers of Color are still fighting for recognition in. I hope this will change very soon.
Sukkar
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Fri, February 8, 2008 - 8:08 PM*sigh* So true. While the BD community is one of the more welcoming communities I have seen, it is still very nice, and more than comforting to people who are shy or are not yet entirely comfortable , to feel a bit of a boost of confidence to see others involved that "look like them". Only natural. :) I hope this documentary goes off well.
Any word? Perhaps they are so busy with their work, they've forgotten about their Tribe group! :D
As an aside: Shira, who are these role models you mention?? Thanks!
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Re: I'd love to hear more about the documentary!
Fri, April 4, 2008 - 1:15 PMyes I also would like more info on this project. Alot of people don't understand this imbalance pleages us all. we are missing out on talented role models for new dancers. -
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Mon, June 2, 2008 - 2:44 PMIf you haven't checked out Naimah, from Baltimore - do! www.youtube.com/watch
And this is why I'm asking for dancers for the September hafla that 'look like' some of my audience- too many white dancers in one show is not balanced- especially in Baltimore. It is a sad reality that many of the clubs don't like to hire dances that are "too dark". Or they let them go when they shouldn't...
Lotus Niraja! Wow!
www.youtube.com/watch
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