Are there style differences between males and females?
Ask 10 male Belly Dancers this question, and you’ll get at least 11 answers! This is a frequent subject of discussion, debate, and even arguments among both male and female dancers. Some of the discussions on the subject on the Internet become quite heated! Some males have a whole set of rules they follow to appear masculine. Others try their darndest to look feminine. Myself, I let my body dictate what happens. It is impossible for any Belly Dancer to hide from this dance if s/he is truly dancing and not just going through the motions. One of my instructors tells me that I dance in a masculine, non-“froopy” style. I don’t worry about it either way! Some would think I’m “feminine”. Fine. If it works for them, it’s OK by me. I don’t see it that way though.
