ana_bat
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**First, I hope this is posted here appropriately as I my question revolves around an issue of training and learning**
Lately I've had this issue nagging at the back of my mind and I would greatly appreciate some perspective as I don't have many people I can ask about this in real life.
Recently I left a tribal group where I was a serious student and troupe member for some years. I've now decided to seriously study and pursue forms of non-FCBD tribal and belly dance in general. Personally I find it hard and limiting to pick one teacher and their style and commit to teaching it/ performing it strictly.
I've thought about learning from my two favorite dancers who offer their various levels of certification and teacher training and combining what aspects I like from each, respectfully, and perhaps add some of my own movements down the line. I wouldn't go around saying "oh I made all of this up, this is purely my creation," but rather cite my sources and give credit where credit is due. My former teacher who I have immense respect for and brought this up to, said this sounded like it could be unethical. She told me that what I have envisioned would be rude unless I asked for permission specifically from the teachers who I receive certification from.
The last thing I want to do is come across as rude or disrespectful, but I was under the impression that tribal has a history of blending and changing. If I'm not mistaken I've seen plenty of ITS troupes who blend what they like and many are wonderful at what they do, and they don't necessarily identify as being strictly ATS/gypsy caravan/blacksheep belly dance. I'm curious if my wish to study and blend two forms of tribal together and keep the things I like is unethical or odd. It just seems strange to me as in my other non-tribal belly dance classes I've never heard of this sort of thing before. I appreciate your opinion and perspective as I sure could use it!
Thanks
Lately I've had this issue nagging at the back of my mind and I would greatly appreciate some perspective as I don't have many people I can ask about this in real life.
Recently I left a tribal group where I was a serious student and troupe member for some years. I've now decided to seriously study and pursue forms of non-FCBD tribal and belly dance in general. Personally I find it hard and limiting to pick one teacher and their style and commit to teaching it/ performing it strictly.
I've thought about learning from my two favorite dancers who offer their various levels of certification and teacher training and combining what aspects I like from each, respectfully, and perhaps add some of my own movements down the line. I wouldn't go around saying "oh I made all of this up, this is purely my creation," but rather cite my sources and give credit where credit is due. My former teacher who I have immense respect for and brought this up to, said this sounded like it could be unethical. She told me that what I have envisioned would be rude unless I asked for permission specifically from the teachers who I receive certification from.
The last thing I want to do is come across as rude or disrespectful, but I was under the impression that tribal has a history of blending and changing. If I'm not mistaken I've seen plenty of ITS troupes who blend what they like and many are wonderful at what they do, and they don't necessarily identify as being strictly ATS/gypsy caravan/blacksheep belly dance. I'm curious if my wish to study and blend two forms of tribal together and keep the things I like is unethical or odd. It just seems strange to me as in my other non-tribal belly dance classes I've never heard of this sort of thing before. I appreciate your opinion and perspective as I sure could use it!
Thanks