Hey folks,
How is everyone? Are there any dancers/instructors from Syria, Lebanon or Egypt who are members of this forum? I was browsing through u-tube and started wondering about the perspectives of those actually born in those countries generally considered the birth place of this art. Are they restricted by language from participating in a forum like this? Do they view the worldwide community with curiosity re: our interest in this art form... Is it strange to them, that what takes a lot of effort or may be challenging to us, is very easy and natural for them?
I ask because Middle Eastern countries have always been a mystery to me ..... a wonderful mystery. Our Middle Eastern community in Trinidad is not an open one. Very private and close knitted. There is no interest in integration with regard to the wider community. That said, the social structure here has a lot to do with our colonial past.
Belly dance here has largely been through the efforts of a vibrant few like our Nalini Akal, Nneka Matthews and our Mya. Hats off to these ladies. Anyway, let me stop the rambling. What are your views? :think:
How is everyone? Are there any dancers/instructors from Syria, Lebanon or Egypt who are members of this forum? I was browsing through u-tube and started wondering about the perspectives of those actually born in those countries generally considered the birth place of this art. Are they restricted by language from participating in a forum like this? Do they view the worldwide community with curiosity re: our interest in this art form... Is it strange to them, that what takes a lot of effort or may be challenging to us, is very easy and natural for them?
I ask because Middle Eastern countries have always been a mystery to me ..... a wonderful mystery. Our Middle Eastern community in Trinidad is not an open one. Very private and close knitted. There is no interest in integration with regard to the wider community. That said, the social structure here has a lot to do with our colonial past.
Belly dance here has largely been through the efforts of a vibrant few like our Nalini Akal, Nneka Matthews and our Mya. Hats off to these ladies. Anyway, let me stop the rambling. What are your views? :think: