Silk Road displays imported clothing in the shop window in Beaumont on Saturday, April 15, 2006. The shop sells imported goods, holds classes and features other specialty services such as henna tattoos and psychic readings.
Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Alexandra Simeonides (left) teaches hip movements during an introduction to belly dance class at Silk Road in Beaumont.
Alexandra Simeonides teaches arm movements during an introduction to belly dance class at Silk Road in Beaumont.
Alexandra Simeonides laughs with students during an introduction to belly dance class at Silk Road in Beaumont.
Although most of the people taking this course were truly beautiful, none wanted to be identified taking belly dance classes. Since they're paying for the classes, I couldn't push it very far.
3 comments:
Just wondering did anyone give reasons why the didnt want to be shown?
One absolutely didn't want to be seen. I think the others were supporting her decision. Many were stunning, so it didn't make sense other than this reason or possibly some strange religious taboo.
I've shot several belly dance classes in the past. Photos were not an issue because everyone was proud of their abilities to move (like square dancing or ballet).
I suppose I've shot too many things that are off-the-scale, so belly dance is not a big deal after folks dangling from the roof on meat hooks.
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