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Kathi Schaeffer's avatar

mesmerizing

thank you for sharing

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Michael's avatar

That first one draws from Balinese Legong dance, the head dress, the hand and shoulder movements. Interesting that it add the sexy belly dance element to the virginal nature of the original dance, which was always performed by young girls of 8 to 10.

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Anonymous Dude's avatar

Dance is a great way to show off your body, obviously, so it tends to pick up that element in a lot of different cultures. A lot of dances traditionally done by men have martial components, and the Ukrainian hopak (originally all-male) can't be done unless you've got strong legs.

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Judson Stacy Vereen's avatar

Hi Mary,

I would like to write to you if that would be welcome. But not in the comments section or in the public view. Would that be ok?

(my intentions are kind)

Anyways, thank you for all the hard work.

JSV

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Judson Stacy Vereen's avatar

That is wonderful, Mary. Thank you.

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Caroline Donahue's avatar

So different, but just beautiful in each case- I found the recent one especially moving and loved seeing her expressive face. Thank you for this. 💗

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Theo Ward's avatar

Mesmerizing.

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