Post #604533 by Otto on Sun, Aug 28, 2011 10:16 PM

On 2011-08-26 15:00, LiddleLola wrote:

Hula is not a sexual dance, Burlesque is by far. It's sole intent is to stir sexual urges. Burlesque has never been a family event. An analogy would be viewing nude art vs. pornography, both have the same subjects but convey different messages. Not suggesting that Oasis become adults only (that could be disastrous), simply suggesting that the kids not allowed front and center for the sexually arousing strip shows. It's a buzz kill.

Thanks for allowing me to voice my opinion that I believe is shared by many.

Respectfully,
Darilyn

Hula when presented in America to visitors to Tiki bars is definitely an overt sexual innuendo. Just check out the Mai Kai who do a traditional Tiki bar show that has actually been updated to be more traditional Hawaiian but still the original "American" intent is intact
Granted, the women do not undress but they wear bikini tops and dance suggestively and it is for the visual entertainment of the males in the audience.
It's not high art like an opera or a waltz nor is it to convey religious traditions of the Hawaiian people, etc etc

So for our discussion, I would say hula is a sexual dance

That said, we have moved the Burlesque to be as late as possible in the evening. We have a 10pm curfew so if the kids stay up til 9 or 10 they are going to see Burlesque. Next year we will move some of the Burlesque indoors after hours but not all of it. Parents beware!