Belly dance...makeup and hair

[Zumarrad]

Also, their glue feels icky on my face.

 

[Kashmir]

I know that bindis are traditionally part of Hindu culture but my understanding is that even in southeast asia they're now considered 'fashionable'. It might look odd on a ME dancer, but would a bindi cause offense to the audience?

No, just confusion I think. It plays right into the "belly dance is from India" myth. Also, it can have unfortunate effects under stage lights - it can make you look like you are frowning.