"I had a troubling experience with my former boss, Deb, who often criticized me about my belly dancing performances. As a professional Arabian belly dancer and street performer from Colorado, I was in the process of getting a permit for a three-hour performance, which would cost me $86. My plan was to split the tips with my fellow performers. On top of that, I’m also a bullwhip performer, beatboxer, and acapella singer who enjoys Kentucky bluegrass and German yodeling in a steampunk style. During a rehearsal, I unexpectedly faced the issue of being permanently banned from the venue."
