In fact, it is exactly like the mascot arguments.
According to this translation of a statement made by Russian federation president Piseev, they will meet with the First Nations people to explain to them why the Aborigines should not be offended, and in fact should feel honored for the attention. However, Shabalin may change his face paint, because it might look better.
http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2604009&postcount=50
According to this translation of a statement made by Russian federation president Piseev, they will meet with the First Nations people to explain to them why the Aborigines should not be offended, and in fact should feel honored for the attention. However, Shabalin may change his face paint, because it might look better.
Navarro and Bommentre did an African number straight out of Hollywood influence depicting savages (whoa). Was it folk?
I wrote my views on this subject and provided proof of Linichuk's stating the OD is based upon an Australian Aboriginal dance, when she first talked about it on the Dom/Shab officail website. Her denial to Russian media came later.
http://www.blazingblades.com/720678479/blazing-blades-commentary/
Linichuk NEVER backpedaled! She confirmed that it is Australian Aboriginal dance. It's just her interpretation of it.
That dance does not have religious theme! It portrays two arguing pre-hestoric aboriginal couple in comical way. At least that's what they attempted to do.
There was no intent to offend. There was just ignorance on Linichuk's part. She did not do research about sensitivity for specific indigenous population.
GET OVER IT, ALREADY!
It wouldn't be easy under the CoP. But, the CoP is used for the compulory dance without twizzles and lifts, so why not ues it for an original dance without the tricks? I would also add, to make it even more different; to name a type of rhythm as a theme for all the competitors, eg Tango, Waltz, Quikstep; Rhumba, Pasa Doble, etc.
Just think: an original rhythmic dance which all the contestants must work on to a particular musical beat.
(by the way, could the music of a Mexican Hat Dance music work in as a Spanish Pasa Doble?)
caused an uproar in Tallinn, Estonia last month with their 'Aboriginal' act.
Last month, reports of the duo's dance number unleashed a torrent of anti-Russian vitriol on the internet, with some commentators claiming the faux pas was not surprising because most Russians are rude and insensitive.
Now we'll have to see if D/S just tone down their costumes or play up their generic ( read: fantasy) aborigine claim. If so , the costumes could be quite something , and the whole effort would be way outside the OD guidelines , wouldn't it? Where would that leave them ?