I just wanted the opinions of people of MidEast and North African descent about bellydancing? Is it shyed away from? Are there only certain people that are expected to practice it? Do some cultures continue to teach it as a valid tribal/cultural art form? Thanks for your answers, and I apologize if I've angered anyone with my ignorance.
2007-08-20 10:19:14 · 1 answers · asked by gurlycirl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
As an Anthropologist who knows many people from North Africa & the Middle East, I can tell you that bellydancing is NOT shyed a way from in the least. And it is still taught.
In fact I know of a resturant in Cleveland, that after it closes, a small group of Egyptain & Moraccan men go to enjoy, some bellydancing among other favors. Note as far as the United States is concerned.
(hope this helped answer your question.)
2007-08-20 10:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Miss 6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋