Would you change your look (say wear a wig) to not be recognized?
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TE=Amulya;197062]Would be great if we post pictures of ourselves in belly dance gear and 'normal' clothes. I am going to chase some up to show 
Ok, found some:
here is me as 'normal' person:
Shanazel, where are you? Here is one of our horses:
And as belly dancer:
Looking forward to other dancers' pictures![/QUOTE]
Vey nice idea!
Here are some photos of me.
Ok, found some:
here is me as 'normal' person:
Shanazel, where are you? Here is one of our horses:
And as belly dancer:
Looking forward to other dancers' pictures![/QUOTE]
Vey nice idea!
Here are some photos of me.
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Greek Bonfire
Well-known member
No, I wouldn't do it. Unless I lived in an environment like Lydia, I don't think I should have to because I don't. I have nothing to hide. I do, however, glam down much more for everyday. I don't necessarily go to the other extreme so I am probably recognizable, but a lot of the "finishing touches" are not my everyday attire, makeup-wise, hairwise, clothes-wise or other.
Darshiva
Moderator
I don't do anything to change my appearance, but oh boy does the superman effect come into play when I'm in costume. Actually, just wearing makeup does the trick. I was doing a gig for a friend of mine and I turned up in full makeup in my civvies and she asked me if I needed help before recognising me & letting me through to get all set up for the gig!
LadyLoba
New member
Me the way I look in regular clothes is in my profile..though I never curl my hair anymore...I just leave it straight and if I plan to see I leave my glasses on.
Ive only had workout clothes on to practice in...havent bought my first costume yet.
I wouldnt judge someone else who did disguise themselves or their identity...whether it be belly dancing, or if they were a writer doing a reading of a piece that might be so controversial it could bring them some type of harm..or a painter presenting a painting (using a pseudonym or just initials for the signature). They know their own situation and what is and is not something they can safely do better than I do. It might be easy for me to say "Oh just sign that painting"...or "Oh just wear a bedlah and do your makeup" but I dont know another person's life and I dont have the right to judge them.
For myself..I dont think Id disguise myself..but I might try something I wouldnt dare try for my everyday look...since colors and styles can look very different in belly dance costumes than in dress shirts or tees.
Ive only had workout clothes on to practice in...havent bought my first costume yet.
I wouldnt judge someone else who did disguise themselves or their identity...whether it be belly dancing, or if they were a writer doing a reading of a piece that might be so controversial it could bring them some type of harm..or a painter presenting a painting (using a pseudonym or just initials for the signature). They know their own situation and what is and is not something they can safely do better than I do. It might be easy for me to say "Oh just sign that painting"...or "Oh just wear a bedlah and do your makeup" but I dont know another person's life and I dont have the right to judge them.
For myself..I dont think Id disguise myself..but I might try something I wouldnt dare try for my everyday look...since colors and styles can look very different in belly dance costumes than in dress shirts or tees.
Ariadne
Well-known member
I can think of one good reason to separate yourself from your real name if you are a professional dancer and that is potential stalkers. I don't use my real name online to keep potential problems away. I can certainly see why someone else might do the same (including deliberately looking different) for a dance career.
Amulya
Moderator
Most dancers do that and for good reason: pervs are everywhere. I used to dance under my full name when I was a starting pro dancer and that was before it became popular to do that (like Rachel Brice does), but I soon stopped it, it caused too much confusion (my family name is Jewish, Arabic and Turkish LOL) and safety issues.
And a story about being recognized:
(I can't find the horrible picture of me, the dress was double my size, I had socks on and ballet shoes) I had a gig a block away from home, so I put on a dress, wig and head scarf. Thought it would be very hard to recognize me later (I was blond back then). And some time later a kid screamed at me in the street: 'belly dancer!'
So it doesn't always work...
Bellydance Oz
Member
I know others say they have changed their look and they were not recognized. However personally, if I was that concerned about being recognized, I wouldn't take the risk. Some people are better at seeing through disguises than others - you never know when you might be found out.
