I can't imagine anyone actually dancing like this in 19th century England especially noble ladies but it's a great movie none the less! Thanks for the uploads.
@Clempath actually belly dance did arrive in England around the 19th century. For men and women of that generation who were brought up to be regal and refined and not show much skin, they found Oriental dancing fascinating, it was back then termed "belly dance" because of the exposure of the midriff which was quite an intrigue and shocking in upper class society. Alot of gypsy and Arabic belly dancers joined travelling circuses and freak shows back then.
@katiewitch Oh I believe you 100%. Britain was a vast empire with Indian, Arabic, and many "exotic" lands/cultures. But, my point was I don't believe noble women would be dancing like this. Perhaps they would watch a show featuring dancers dancing traditionally like this but not themselves be the performers. Great movie anyhow.
@Clempath I have never seen the movie but I love the director Mira Nair. she directed "KamaSutra:A tale of love" its a beautiful movie to watch-although a bit naughty in some scenes. Yes I agree with you about british women, the noble women as you say probably wouldnt have danced or dressed that way. However the victorians were actually quite saucy as a society and it wouldnt surprise me if rebellious noble women wanted to have a go at belly dance-there is always one in the family! lol
This isn't belly dance. It's just flat out confusion lol.
sweetberry07 2 months ago
I can't imagine anyone actually dancing like this in 19th century England especially noble ladies but it's a great movie none the less! Thanks for the uploads.
Clempath 3 months ago 12
@Clempath dancing a modern arabic song in 19th century england : was not a good choice one song
mexicanmuslima10 2 months ago
@Clempath actually belly dance did arrive in England around the 19th century. For men and women of that generation who were brought up to be regal and refined and not show much skin, they found Oriental dancing fascinating, it was back then termed "belly dance" because of the exposure of the midriff which was quite an intrigue and shocking in upper class society. Alot of gypsy and Arabic belly dancers joined travelling circuses and freak shows back then.
katiewitch 3 weeks ago
@katiewitch Oh I believe you 100%. Britain was a vast empire with Indian, Arabic, and many "exotic" lands/cultures. But, my point was I don't believe noble women would be dancing like this. Perhaps they would watch a show featuring dancers dancing traditionally like this but not themselves be the performers. Great movie anyhow.
Clempath 3 weeks ago
@Clempath I have never seen the movie but I love the director Mira Nair. she directed "KamaSutra:A tale of love" its a beautiful movie to watch-although a bit naughty in some scenes. Yes I agree with you about british women, the noble women as you say probably wouldnt have danced or dressed that way. However the victorians were actually quite saucy as a society and it wouldnt surprise me if rebellious noble women wanted to have a go at belly dance-there is always one in the family! lol
katiewitch 3 weeks ago
@Clempath: Originally, in the book, they're enacting a theater play but half naked women dancing arouse more attention these days.
KingOfTheFrontier 3 weeks ago