Duvet
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I’ve been asked if I would choreograph two bellydance routines for a local village pantomime (Sinbad in February 2013).
Has anyone got experience in doing this?
Should I run a mile, or embrace it with open arms as a challenge?
I'm aware that pantomimes can be stereotype-fuelled bad jokes and innuendos at the best of times, and I fear the bellydancing scenes will probably involve either pretty girls dancing for the Sultan, or men in drag as a comedy interlude. But could this be an oppurtunity to at least get them doing 'proper' bellydance rather than a pop video routine, and instill a bit of understanding into the cast (and then hopefully their family and friends) that there is more to it than that?
And, of course, I'll also get some experience in creating, teaching and staging a choreography, and a bit of local publicity.
What do you think?:think:
Has anyone got experience in doing this?
Should I run a mile, or embrace it with open arms as a challenge?
I'm aware that pantomimes can be stereotype-fuelled bad jokes and innuendos at the best of times, and I fear the bellydancing scenes will probably involve either pretty girls dancing for the Sultan, or men in drag as a comedy interlude. But could this be an oppurtunity to at least get them doing 'proper' bellydance rather than a pop video routine, and instill a bit of understanding into the cast (and then hopefully their family and friends) that there is more to it than that?
And, of course, I'll also get some experience in creating, teaching and staging a choreography, and a bit of local publicity.
What do you think?:think:
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