Are you ever “too old” to belly dance professionally?
Are you ever “too old” to belly dance?
In an earlier conversation you told me loud and clear that there is no upper limit when it comes to age and belly dance. And I am totally with you! This is a folkloric dance for every age and every body, and a powerful way to find more confidence and self-expression.
Now let’s talk about another aspect of belly dance – the professional performance realm.
I personally performed professionally in nightclubs, restaurants and private events for about 20 years – from age 23 to 43.
Why did I stop? Well, the answer might surprise you. I was pretty confident when I made the move at the time, but what’s happened since then has surprised me and even led me to wonder if I may have sold myself short.
So let’s chat about age and belly dance in the professional realm. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Are you performing professionally as a belly dancer? When do you think you might retire from the restaurant circuit? If you have already stopped, at what age did you stop and why? Let’s keep the conversation going.
I am 68 and I feel like 38. I will NEVER stop dancing. I love the classes and so grateful that I found you! I enjoy this so much. Can hardly wait for the next class. It has been phenomenal!
Thank you for sharing and keeping the conversation going. It is interesting to me because I have never been what I call a professional dancer, but I do feel like if there was ever a time, it would be now at 45. I feel like I am strong enough (technique and confidence level) to do it. I really do hope that I am dancing in my kitchen for a long time to come!