Confession time
I am a belly dancer. No, I don't wear anything tiny - like what was posted earlier. I make my costumes myself. I started for fun and was surprised at how low impact it really is. Then I was surprised by dancers of ALL shapes and sizes are accepted. I only dance in shows which my DD can attend. Although she doesn't always - that can get pricey!
When my troupe performs at one local festival we are always put in the family friendly line up and not the later time slots.
Right now I am starting to freak out a little though. I haven't made my FE yet even though I have the material because in about 4 and a half or 5 weeks I have a student show. I am doing my first ever solo. I still have to make 2 costumes for this show, and possibly another one a week or two later.