☀ @erizipel
“No, you are doing it improperly! Control your core more. You are far too used to those wildly dramatic movements of yours!” Theatrical dancing, was it? The Roman’s movements flared as if she were a wild hawk in orbit, but in order to learn the art of beledi, one’s body must mimic the fluency of a snake. Hmph. If any of her ancestors were alive to witness this, they would deliver their wrath upon her; communal dancing simply was not fitting of upper class Egyptians, but perhaps they would forgive her if she presumed it under the role of leadership.
“When you compact your stomach, attempt to isolate the muscles. Your lower abdomen should be the first to retract, followed by your middle, then lastly, your upper. Master this motion, and the rest will come easily.” Erk.
“...If you are capable enough.”