Violet Lee Arabesque Belly Dance troupe

Violet Lee Arabesque Belly Dance troupe
Belly dance also called Oriental dance began with the many fertility cults.Of the ancient world and in the temples Of ancient lndia It is common around the Middle East in Greece Turkey Egypt and the whole of North Africa. Belly dance is an improvisational un-codified form of dance that carries a rich anddiverse cultural heritage This art which has always been a symbol of femininitywas spread by Gypsies during the middle ages and became a popular entertainment that integrated cultural influences form many countriesModern belly dancing is mostly per-Formed on stage The costumes thatoriginally covered most of the body with silky veils have become flashier and showthe hip line If carries a sensual and erotic image accentuated by a push-up-stylebra and a belt wrap that is adorned with golden pendants In addition there is theheavy kohl eyeliner make-up Beyond this the dance may also be an ambassador for cultural exchanges between people and a new way for women of various origins and horizons to display their femininity and to openly express their feelings through the wildness of a dance without bounds and boundariesGet ready because belly dancing may Well be the next trend here in Taiwan YesA popular belly dancer here is a slim and pretty lady from Taipei called Violet LeeA graduate of the foreign affairs department of Cheng Da University Miss Leestarted to dance at age 4 and went through various styles; ballet jazz Chi-nese folk and flamenco She would have loved to enter the National Arts lnstitutebut was rebuffed by her parents who didnot regard dance as a viable and respectable profession Obviously Miss Leehas an evident gift for talking and diplomacy would have been a good career for her too However she saw belly dancing for the first time in Turkey when she was 17 and finally got a chance to study this art during a two-year residence in lsrael Back in Taiwan she now teaches Oriental dance and although she still has otheroccupations she hopes to teach or per- form fulltime in the near future To her belly dance is a representation of Middle Eastern culture and she hopes to use This medium to boost the promotion of this culture in this part of the world what's today's belly dance like? Miss Lee explains “People have the mistaken belief that belly dancing requires a great body Wrong! Middle Eastern dancers are of ten unattractive and fat but they still dare to show some curves and some skin this is called self-confidence And at a time where fashion features low-rise jeans no one is shocked by the view of a belly button but still many Taiwanese women have little self-confidence Every artist can find a way to dance according to her own morphology helped in this endeavor by the sexy clothing The charm is all in the movements all body parts moving separately and independently It is a great course for bearing and allure and it is most suitable to ladies who love beautiful clothesamazing hairstyles glamour and attitude It develops great posture and body shape The techniques are easy to learn and the choreography is extremely simple It is perfect for people who want to discover a new body language And Miss Lee adds: ‘After many yearsWandering in dance schools I thought I could control my body but the firstTime I wrapped a belt around my Waist I swirled and wiggled but not a single sound came from the belt It is not so easy!” If you want to learn more Violet Lee teaches at the arts institute and in dance schools Her advice is Don't be afraid of moving your bum Wear relaxed clothing on which to wrap the belt Courses are sessions of 12 classes After you've learned the basics you will be able to learn various regional styles For class info in Taipei contact the dance class at 0968-002-304 Arabesque Belly Dance troupe