Starting in 2007 I started tailoring my performances to more "Cairo-esque" Egyptian styling. I am far from being a classical Egyptian style dancer but it is something to which I aspire; as well as the ability to turn on/off the fusion dancer that is naturally in me at will.
For me, personally, it doesn't seem like tattooes peeking out from underneath glitzy glamour costumes is appropriate. And I don't feel it's appropriate for them to be showing around "Oriental" (in our dance sense of the word) audiences, either.
Should I cover mine (with makeup or costuming) or let them show? The one I'm most concerned about is the
dragon on my shoulder, which extends to my elbow. The others I can easily hide.
I love my tattoos but I think there are times and places better than others for them to be seen...