Many people think that belly rings are a normal part of the costume of a belly dancer and that the trend originated from this group. The truth is that the connection between the two was actually made by Hollywood studios in the early days of movies. The standards board for movies considered it immoral to show a belly button. The costume departments got around this by sticking a jewel in the navel and in the process created a new stereotype.
It seems, however, that a ring in the navel may actually be a natural for this type of performance. Your midriff is already exposed. By nature of the dance, the attention of the audience is riveted to your midsection. Many dancers find that a piece of jewelry there is just one more way to enhance the movement you are doing as part of your performance. In addition, by piercing your navel and wearing belly rings, you are giving the audience what they expect and isn't that what every performer wants to do?
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Keep in mind, if you decide to take a step in this direction, it may be several months before you can start changing your jewelry. A navel piercing is one of the slowest to heal and hardest to keep clean. However, as a professional, you are more likely to pay attention and follow directions to take care of this area of your body since it is revealed each time you dance.
Most serious belly dancers prefer to get an actual piercing as opposed to wearing a fake belly ring. The latter tends to perpetuate the stereotype especially when you are simply gluing a fake jewel in the navel. A true piercing that allows you to wear a variety of attractive belly rings is the best choice if you are a committed to showing off the beauty of this traditional dance.
Belly Dancers, Enhance Your Performance With A Belly Ring
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