Whats it like being the only male in class?
Fine. If you’re secure in yourself. Understand that you’re “invading” what is today almost strictly female territory. Virtually all female dancers will welcome you if you’re sincere. Do be prepared to mentally edit some of the instructor’s female centric comments. If, for instance, she tells you to tuck your veil “under your bra strap”, understand the concept she is trying to impart, and don’t get hung up on “I have no bra strap”!!! If the instructor and the other students treat you “like one of the girls”, this means you’ve been accepted. From the male perspective, class can get a bit “giggly”. I find myself giggling along with everyone else (*giggle*)! Most ‘net resources and Belly Dance literature will be written from the female perspective. Don’t let it bother you. I’m a klutz. I can’t dance, I have two left feet! Sigh… If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard a male (and a few females) say this, I’d be richer than Bill Gates! Pardon me while I pontificate on this subject (and