Showing posts with label burlesque. Show all posts
Showing posts with label burlesque. Show all posts

Monday, April 28, 2008

Belly dance vs. Burlesque

Since creating the wildly popular Bellydance Superstars, producer Miles Copeland has become one of the most controversial figures in our dance community. His views are not always popular, but I thought his Gilded Serpent post on the blending of belly dance and burlesque, which you can find here, was interesting and thought-provoking. I'm not sure I've made up my mind yet. I can see the argument for dancers having a social responsibility, and I can also see an argument for dancers being free to express themselves in whatever way they choose.

I'm curious to know what others think. Care to share your thoughts?