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dragoncon_lj_archiveJust 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.
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.
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Just in case I misunderstood...
Date: 2009-08-27 10:07 pm (UTC)This post was originally about a) the lack of belly dancing programming at this years con, and b)the belly dancers getting shafted by the track we were instructed to be a part of at the time the track was created, and about the lack of responsiveness and communication that went along with it. I really don't see how your response changes, explains or absolves any of that.
Re: Just in case I misunderstood...
Date: 2009-08-28 12:15 am (UTC)A There will be belly dancing, that's what I did tell you. Show Sunday 8:30pm
B The belly dancers getting shafted? Sorry I'm just not going to eat that bait.