Apparently Dragon*Con really DOESN'T like belly dancers :-/

[capriciouspuss.livejournal.com]

Just a note to let everyone know that there will apparently be no belly dance performances or classes at the Con this year.

For the last few years, the belly dance community has put countless hours into producing great shows featuring both Middle Eastern and Asian dances. These shows have attracted premier performers such as the Awalim Dance Company and Jahara Phoenix, as well as the talented Chinese dancer, Yolanda Campbell (all of whom graciously donated their time).

Apparently we just aren't cool enough... to even be acknowledged. Not only were we not given space or time for a show this year, the track director we worked with in the past ignored numerous attempts to be contacted throughout the year and simply refused to discuss the matter.

I'm kind of appalled that *someone on* Dragon*Con's staff behaves this way.

ETA: I am not the person who was ever in charge of coordinating the belly dance shows or events in the past. I'm just a frustrated party who has seen the events unfold over the past two years.

Comments

[empooress.livejournal.com]

I have absolutely nothing against the person to whom puss refers, I would in fact consider her a friend. But things do change, We get different guest, and there is x amount of time. But coming on here and post a bunch of half truths does not make me want to work with a person. At least I gave her a slim chance where I could have just said never. ok? Ask the drumming panels , I'm their contact point, so, if you want to dance, then I am who you should be talking to.

[jynxjaguar.livejournal.com]

"I hope this can get fixed, whatever the problem, and communication can be reopened and be pleasant. Especially without anyone holding grudges because someone expressed their frustration."

I'm in total agreement with you there. Both sides need to cool off and try to resolve rationally. Going to the Con is for fun, not arguments, and personally, I want the track I work to be enjoyable enough to make everyone happy, staff, guests and attendees.