Growth Level
The History & Culture of Bellydance
What to Expect:
- Authentic representations of dances of Egypt
- Analysis of the feminization, sexualization and commodification of dances & sex workers
- Archival videos of the dances from across the country including the first movie to be censored by the US media because the dancer was shimmying
Who This Space is For:
- Dancers, Dance Enthusiasts, Performers
- History Nerds, Educators, Researchers
- Anyone interested in learning about Orientalism and its impact on not just daily life but clinical, therapeutic and academic spaces
🎤 Presented By: Nishita Rao
Bio: Nishita Rao (she/her) is a Sex Researcher and Educator. Her current research delves into gender and sexuality politics and evolution of sex worker art forms in post-colonial cultures. She is the First Indian to become AASECT certified Sex Educator. Her courses and research span disciplines such as Sexual Sciences, Anthropology, Linguistics, Dance Ethnography, Ethnomusicology, Political Science, Behavioral Sciences, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology and Paleoclimatology. She holds an MS in Neuroscience, focusing on Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and a BE in Biotechnology, specializing in Brain-Computer Interfaces & Biochemistry.
🗓️ Date/time: Saturday, November 7 from 4:00-6:00pm Eastern
Accessibility: Zoom offers live captioning. If further accessibility tools are needed please let us know by emailing [email protected]
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 2 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Please Note: This workshop will be recorded for sale after.
