Let’s Break Down Some Belly Dance Myths
Belly Dance has always been a victim on several misconceptions. What better time that this week to join in all the celebration and the raising our voice that comes with Woman’s Day in March and the upcoming performances we have, we decided to give you some Myth-Busting Reassurances if you’re wanting to own your womanhood and give belly dance a whirl.
So let’s clear some things up!
Five Most Common Belly Dance Myths
MYTH #1: Belly-Dance originated in harems, performed by women to entertain men.
Belly Dance was not invented to entertain men. In the past and in its countries of origin, men were not even allowed to watch. Women danced, and still, as a form of worshipping the sacred feminine.
Real belly dancing is family entertainment. It is a dance that children can do as well as older women.
MYTH #2: Belly dancers must wear jewels in their navels.
The usage of belly rings (or navels) is not a Middle Eastern tradition but started in Hollywood during the 30’s as a form of censorship. Navels were too risque to show at the cinema back then!
MYTH #3: Only women can belly dance.
Contrary to what you may think, there are several male belly dancers, who are magnificent. Also, in its countries of origin, men still dance socially using movements that are reminiscent of belly dancing such as fluid arm movements and hip movements.
MYTH #4: Belly dancing is easy.
Belly dancing takes a lot of practice and discipline to learn. To become professional, it requires learning steps from Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, among others. You will also need to learn the rhythms, the musicality, and cultural nuances, as well as a higher level of technique and presentation.
Don’t let myths dampen your plans to belly dance.Â
Rediscover your body’s natural movement at Bella Diva World Dance Studio.
DON’T FORGET TO JOIN BELLA DIVA DANCE
INÂ ALL OUR CELEBRATIONS OF INTERNATION WOMEN’S MONTH.
TOMORROW, March 19th we’ll be performing at the Athena Project Pop-Up Entertainment along the RTD Light Rail
Come see Bella Diva Dance at 1:00 pm outside Union Station as we present a Bollywood flash mob celebrating the new light rail line that will open in April. This will be one of the many pop-up art happenings along the W-Line for the 2016 Athena Project Arts Festival.
