Geek Out with Roberto Mejía

 

Men in Belly Dance

Belly Dance Geek Clubhouse Episode 40:
My guest, Roberto Mejía, will talk about the role of male dancers in modern and historical belly dance.
 
 

 

You’ll Learn:

• Men’s dancing traditions Turkey, North Africa, and the Middle East, as well as ex-pats living in the West.
• Myths and misconceptions about dancing men
• The roles of gender and sexuality in dance
• How to make classes welcoming to serious male students

 
We’ll also have some discussion time, so you can ask Roberto your questions.
 

About Roberto

Roberto began studying Raqs al-Sharqi at the age of 15 when he discovered his love for the rich movement vocabulary, music, and history of the dance and the people from which it originates. A decade later, he continues his studies in Raqs al-Sharqi as well as a rigorous education in numerous styles of folk dances from Turkey, North Africa, and the Middle East. Roberto’s passion for dance research took him to Cairo in 2015, and plans are in the works for future trips to Egypt and other countries for further on-site research. 

Follow him on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/RobertoDances/
  

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