Links for everything Belly Dance!
Belly Dance Information and Resources:
HIPS for women - an organization of belly dancers dedicated to Helping Improve Peace and Safety for women around the world
NW Belly Dance Source - vendors, dancers, events in the NW
Bhuz - online belly dance community
Ghawazee - article about Ghawazee people and dance
Shira - an online belly dance encyclopedia
Belly Dance Plus - resources for the plus-sized dancer
Raqs Vajra - Belly dance link heaven!
School of Dance - Find a dance school. Worldwide dance schools directory
Music:
Arabic Rythms - a comprehensive list
Dahlal International - music, costumes, accessories and more
Maqam - middle eastern music supplier
Hollywood Music center - middle easter music supplier
Dancewear for Classes:
Arwen Apparel - eco-conscious clothing
Centerstage - local dance shop with geat dancewear
MagidahWear - made by a dancer for dancers
Costumes:
Anastasia - Russian designer of beautiful custom costumes
Baladi Boutique - great for isis wings
Bella - Turkish designer of gorgeous costumes
Belly Dance Store - US costume merchant
Cristiano Ferrieria - unique costume designer
Dahlal International - costumes, music, accessories and more
Hanan Mahmoud - Egyptian costume designer
Hallah Moustafa - Egyptian costume designer
Hasani - Tacoma, WA costume merchant
Joharah International - costume designer and merchant
Karolinka - dancer and merchant for Joharah costumes in Florida
Legend - Turkish costume designer
Ottoman Trading Company - Bothell, WA store with gypsy costumes, zills, veils and lots of Turkish home decor
Pyramid Imports - costume merchant in downtown Seattle
Scarlet's Lounge - beautiful costumes at low prices
Shaabi Chic Belly Dance Boutique - dancer owned and operated by my friend Anna
Sim Moda Evi - Turkish costume designer
Accessories:
Akai' Silks - beautiful hand-dyed silk veils and skirts
Diamond Pyramid - best source for canes as well as many other accessories
Fairy Cove Silks - more beautiful hand-dyed silk veils and accessories
L. Rose Designs - skirts, veils, tops, gloves and more!
Mesmera - dancer and seller of silk veils
Ravenna Designs - middle eastern clothing and accessories
Saroyan Mastercrafts - best place for zills of all kinds
Shiny Sparkly Things - my favorite merchant for costume jewelry
Artwork and Collectibles:
Harem - Seattle store with Middle Eastern home collectibles
Janice Wing - local belly dance artist
Kelly Hawes - beautiful dance paintings
Lacy Chenault - orginial dance drawings
Ottoman Trading Company - Turkish home collectibles
Competitions:
Friends, Colleagues and Dancers:
Alimah - Seattle, WA
Amara - Raleight, NC
Amartia - Balitmore, MD
Anna - Houston, TX
Ansuya - Naples, FL
Astryd Farah de Michelle - Cairo, Egypt
Caroline - Edinburg, UK
Cory Zamora and Associates - Venice Beach, CA
Daniella - New York, NY
Hadia - Montreal, Canada
Lana - Detroit, MI
Leila of Cairo - Cairo, Egypt
Maria - San Fransisco, CA
Miriam - Macon, GA
Nadira Joharah - Forth Worth/Dallas, TX
Namira - Lake Tahoe
Nath Keo - Vancouver, Canada
Nyla Crystal - Sacramento, CA
Rachel George - Portland, OR
Saqra - Kent, WA
Shahrazad Ensemble - Seattle, WA troupe
Sonja - Knoxville, TN
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