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being typecast as a dancer – advice please!
So just to preface this – I love all types of pole dancing! Tricks and slinky stuff, I want it all!
However, for me the slinky side of dancing is very personal. I don't love being asked to do it on cue in front of a group. (Just talking in class here, not actual performing for a crowd). Dancing slinky at home, or even in class when I want to, though, I love. I also am a firm believer in doing tricks safely and correctly (and love Veena's lessons 'cause they explain it so well!). Somehow this has combined into the perception that I'm not a sensual dancer at all/can't do it. This is only coming from certain people, but it's hard not to take it personal. It's gotten to the point where I 1) refuse to freestyle at all in front of certain groups, and 2) if they are there I need a free dance at home to destress after dancing!
Aside from just needing to vent, I do have a question for you lovely ladies. For those of you who have a reputation for dancing a certain way, or even just view yourself as one type of dancer, do you feel comfortable experimenting with other dance styles? And how do you deal with the comments/learn to not take them personally?
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