Oh my,
Shimmy Shake (
www.shimmyshakeshow.com) has opened a can of worms because of the combination of belly dancing and burlesque. Despite the criticism, we are doing more shows!
Word has spread all over, this recent article posted by Miles Copeland (Yes, who once managed Sting and The Bangles) has recently made this comment titled 'Divorcing bellydance from burlesque'
Miles views on maintaining a positive image for the Gilded Serpent
Once you have read this article you must read the responses which are written in Letters to the Editor. Even Dirty Martini from New York has stated an opinion!
Letters to the editor of the Gilded Serpent
I also posted a note two belly dancing forums hoping to inspire belly dancers and also promote the event - There are pages and pages of debate that ensued.
Oriental Dancer
What about a belly dance and burlesque show? - Belly Dance Forum
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