Belly Dancers and Troupes
Musicians
Photographers
Costuming
and Jewelry
Organizations and Festivals
Belly Dance Competitions
Vendors
Webzines and Magazines
Miscellaneous
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DANCERS AND TROUPES
Adriana -
Adriana is a professional bellydancer based in the San Francisco Bay
Area. Elegant and inspiring, Adriana can entertain at a variety of
different events with music and dance from different cultures such as
Arabic, Persian, Afghani, Pakistani and Indian, just to name a few.
http://www.adrianabellydance.com/
Ahava -
Ahava, meaning ‘Love’ in Hebrew, is a multi-award winning performer from
the San Francisco Bay Area. She is well known for her graceful Egyptian
style, commanding stage presence and crowd-pleasing drum solos. Ahava,
being the eternal student, is committed to studying not only Middle
Eastern dance, but also the language and culture. She continues to
attend workshops, seminars and read and learn as much as she can so that
she’s not only a knowledgeable dancer, but a knowledgeable teacher as
well.
http://www.ahavabellydance.com/
Alcina
– “I’ve been teaching and performing in the Bay Area for over 15 years
and I’ve loved every minute!!! I had the opportunity to start
performing at the Menara Moroccan Restaurant early in my career and have
been dancing there weekly since 1993. I was also very fortunate to have
the chance to work with some of the fantastic musicians here in the bay
area and performed weekly to live music for 7 years at Marrakesh and
Pasha in San Francisco.”
http://www.swordtamer.com
Amanda -
Has studied
a wide range of styles including American Belly Dance; Oryantal
and Romani dance from Turkey; raqs sharki (Oriental dance) and
raqs shaabi (people's dance) from Egypt; folk dance from Lebanon,
Turkey, Armenia, and Greece; women's khaliji dance from Saudia
Arabia; and classical dance from Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and
Uzbekistan.
http://www.amandadancer.com/
Amarise -
She has been performing and
studying various dance styles for over 25 years. Amarise has studied
many different styles of Middle Eastern dance from areas such as Egypt,
Turkey, Israel and the Gulf region.
http://amarisedance.com/
Amel Tafsout
http://www.ameltafsout.com
Amina
/ Aswan Dancers -
http://www.aswandancers.org/
Andrea -
http://www.andreabellydance.com/Home.html
Ansuya -
Bellydance
Superstar Ansuya is one of the most talented and accomplished
performers, choreographers and instructors in the bellydance world
today. Her style is unique, blending the best aspects of bellydance with
Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative,
Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional
expression, original moves and costume design.
www.ansuya.com
Ariellah
-
Ariellah has become a renown international instructor and performer of
dance. She is an icon in the fusion belly dance community and has been
featured in several different magazines, books, radio shows, and
articles all over the world.
http://www.ariellah.com
Asharah -
Asharah is internationally renowned for her strong technique, dramatic
fusion of tribal and cabaret belly dance, tough but compassionate
teaching style, and her dedication to raising professional and artistic
standards in belly dance.
http://asharah.com/
Asia / Arabesque Belly Dance - Asia has a
background in ballet, jazz, tap, flamenco and classical East Indian
dance. One summer she went to the Northern California Renaissance Faire
and saw Jamila Salimpour’s Balanat Troupe. Asia was profoundly moved by
the music and dance. She dropped modern dance and never looked back!!
http://www.arabesquebellydance.com/
Azura -
http://www.azuradance.com
Bahira -
Dancer,
designer, and dance director of Troupe Nambah and Indigenous located in
the South Bay.
www.Bahira.net
Belladonna -
Belladonna was inspired to delve into the world of belly dance first
by a poem by Diane Wakowski and then by a live performance by Utah-based
dancer Talanasea more than 11 years ago.
http://www.belladonnadance.net/
Celena "the Killer
Ziller" -
The queen of
finger cymbals and teaching in Fremont.
www.celena4dance.com
Chellcy - Internationally
renowned, cultural dance artist; Chellcy has performed and taught
workshops all over Europe, Canada, and the U.S. and is the artistic
director and choreographer for Fringe Benefits International Dance
Company.
http://www.chellcyraks.com/
Colleena -
Odissi
Dance, Belly Dance and Rajasthani Dance.
http://www.colleenashakti.com
Crystal Silmi -
Belly Dancer
out of Santa Cruz.
http://www.crystalsilmi.com/
Danse Maghreb
Danse
Maghreb formed in 2003. The company members have many years of
performance experience, and share a love of North African dance. We are
dedicated to presenting the music and dance from the region in
culturally authentic and respectful performances.
http://www.dansemaghreb.org/index.html
Davina- -
Reknowned
costume designer, dancer, historian and author.
http://www.davina.us
Deb Rubin
-
Has been
a life-long dancer and performer, trained and proficient in many
styles. She has been a 5+year core member, and co-choreographer with
the ground-breaking, trend-setting Ultragypsy Bellydance Theater, A
sponge for learning, and a seeker of continually deepening her
repertoire and relationship to the dance, Deb is well versed within the
tribal fusion genre.
http://www.sattyabody.net
Deshret -
From the
darker, more theatrical side of Fusion comes a collaboration of dancers
with extensive belly dance backgrounds and a love for the dance. Deshret
Dance Company (DDC) is a professional belly dance company based in
Oakland, California.
http://www.deshretdance.com/
Dhyanis -
Dhyanis has taught, performed and studied belly dance
for over 35 years.
http://www.dhyanis.com/
Dunia -
Since 1976,
Dunia has professionally performed and entertained crowds at night
clubs, festivals, and charity events throughout the San Francisco Bay
Area. A teacher in the art of Belly Dance, she has taught this Middle
Eastern Dance art form to all levels of students; from beginners to the
most advanced, at various community centers to master classes and
workshops offered throughout the state.
http://www.desertdancefestival.com/
E. Artemis Mourat
- Artemis has been dancing, teaching and researching dance history in
the United States and abroad for her entire adult life. Artemis is of
Greek and Turkish descent. She fuses her love of these cultures with
strong academic knowledge and excellent dance technique. She brings her
spirited and articulate technique to workshops which include information
on the history and cultures that generate the dances she teaches. She
believes that we can all use art to build bridges across cultures.
http://www.serpentine.org
Ela Rogers -
A devoted participant of theater, dance, and the performing arts for all
her life, Tribal Bellydance soloist, Ela Rogers has become known for her
unique, dramatic musical interpretations, experimental fusion, her
graceful and powerful technique, and her talents in fine arts and
costume design.
http://www.elarogers.com
Elisheva -
Ever since I can remember, the beating of a drum has
sounded in rhythm with the beating life force that is my heart. I cannot
imagine my life existing without movement, music, and the expression I
find through both.
http://www.elishevadance.com/
Elizabeth
Mahina
- Raised as a dancer from the time she was 4
years old and began performing as a Polynesian dancer professionally by
the age of 6. She studied ballet & jazz throughout her childhood &
during her college years in Santa Cruz she began to study belly dance.
http://www.pinkgypsy.com/elizabeth-mahina/
FatChanceBellyDance
-
http://www.fcbd.com
Fatima - Fatima
is a prominent Middle Eastern Dance vendor, instructor and sponsor. Born
In Africa, Fatima has always had the dance in her heart, being
introduced to the dance by her father's native home, the Sudan.
http://www.fatimasbazaar.com/
Freyja -
http://www.bansuri.net/solunamar/freyjafusion/
Ghanima Gaditana - She has performed and taught Oriental Dance professionally for many years.
Formerly a student of Jamila Salimpour and Aida Al-Adawi and
choreographing member of Bal-Anat, she is a specialist in
ethnic/folkloric styles, and in proper usage of the body in Oriental
Dance.
http://www.ghanimag.com/
Elizabeth Strong -
Elizabeth Strong grew up in a tradition of dance and music. As a young
girl she was inspired by the music and dancing of the Middle East. Her
amazingly emotional and personal style has captivated audiences in the
Bay Area and abroad.
http://strongdancer.com/
Heather Shoopman
- Heather is an LA based dancer, teacher and choreographer. She defines
her bellydance as an organic movement integrating classic dance form
with pure, heart-rooted creativity. Heather is inspired by life’s many
sources. She believes dance has the power to heal, awaken and delight
body and spirit.
www.magicalmystery.org
Heather Stants
-
Heather Stants is a lifelong artist and dancer with a degree in
photography and fine arts.
Heather's
diverse movement and arts background feeds her creativity and her
groundbreaking approach to choreography.
http://www.heatherstants.com/
Helene Eriksen - Helene is a teacher
and choreographer of traditional dances of the Balkans and Islamic
Orient. She lectures and publishes on dance ethnology and costume
studies.
http://www.helene-eriksen.de/about.htm
Helwa -
Betsey
Flood, whose stage name is Helwa, is a well-known performer and teacher
of raks sharki (Arabic for “Eastern Dance” -- what we know as
“belly dance”). Currently an instructor of more than 60 local
students, Helwa is also an active performer in Bay Area restaurants and
clubs.
http://www.helwa.biz/
Indigenous Dance -
Four ladies
who dance "outside the box" - world fusion style belly dance with a
twist.
www.indigenousdance.net
Jannette Benedon-Brenner -
Began
studies of Middle-Eastern dance in 1971 and went on to study with more
than 200 of the world’s leading Oriental performers and instructors. She
is a ‘Master of Zils’ (finger cymbals) having studied with world
renowned musicians.
http://www.33parkave.com
Janelle -
an artist, performer, instructor, and has been
studying dance since the age of five. She has been studying belly dance
since 1995 and just can't get enough.
www.janelledance.com
Jewel of Opar -
Modern
Egyptian dance is our foundation, but we blend innovation and other
dance inspirations to create our joyful dancing.
http://www.jewelofopar.com/index.html
Jim Boz - http://www.jmbz.ca/
Jizan -
Jizan has been dancing since 1994, she teaches
classes in San Jose, for
beginners and intermediate. She has performed in different restaurants
and events in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose and other cities in
the Bay Area. In 1998, she taught a workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
http://www.jizandancer.com
Kajira Djoumahna
-
http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/
Kalae Kaina -
Shakti
Dance Movement
is a Tribal Fusion Belly Dance company in
Honolulu, Hawaii. An all women’s dance collective, Shakti Dance
Movement is proud to bring women together for classes, workshops, and
great events. Shakti Dance Movement's founder, Kalae Kaina, has been
belly dancing for 13 years and began teaching in 2004.
http://www.shakti808.com/
Kalila - Kalila began performing belly dance
professionally in 2005 with Jodette's troupe "The Jewels of the Nile."
http://www.kaliladance.com/
Kami Liddle -
http://www.kamiliddle.com/
Kamilla -
Belly Dance
performer and instructor teaching in Santa Clara, CA. Check out her new
website!
http://www.kamilladance.com
Katia -
Katia is a professional Middle Eastern dancer in the SF Bay Area,
Northern CA. She enchants and captivates an audience with her
vivacious, dynamic and graceful style.
www.KatiaBellyDance.com
Leesa -
Lesa
is a Middle Eastern dance artist that has been performing professionally
throughout Northern and Southern California for the past eight years.
She is a dedicated improvisational dancer that specializes in Turkish
and American style cabaret.
http://www.lesabellydance.com/
Lida - Middle Eastern Dance
Artist. Lida is a bellydancer in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she
performs as a soloist and as part of the award-winning troupe,
Khamsin. http://www.lidabellydance.com/
Luminesque -
Luminesque
came together through a mutually inspired group of friends in the desire
to bring dreams to life, and to the stage. Our members all have a
background in theatre, dance, performance, and/or circus arts.
http://www.luminesquefiretroupe.com/
Malia -
www.bellydancer.net
Maria -
Maria is a
professional belly dance artist performing throughout the San Francisco
Bay Area.
http://www.orientdancer.com
Mardi Love
-
http://www.mardilove.com/www.mardilove.com/Hello.html
Martina Crowe-Hewitt
- Bellyfringe Bellydance is the
name for Martina’s collective dance projects. She is a performer and
instructor, and presents workshops and shows by master teachers from
around the world.
http://bellyfringebellydance.com/
Ma*Shuqa -
The
Professional Difference - Elegance of Style.
Representative of Audrena's International Bazaar for costumes, music,
veils, sagats, books, videos...
www.MaShuqa.com
Meera - East Indian
dancer and belly dancer from Southern California and Las Vegas.
http://www.meera.tv/
Michaella
Manning - After 12 years of studying Middle Eastern dance, Michaella
continues to grow as a dancer, performer, and teacher in both Cabaret
and Tribal styles of bellydance.
http://www.michaellamanning.com
Michelle Manx - Michelle’s love for dance started at the age of six
when she began participation in ballet and tap classes. She became
interested in bellydance when her mother enrolled in a bellydance class
in the 70's–and with her background in anthropology, the study of ethnic
dance seemed to be a natural progression.
http://www.pin-upbellydance.com/
Mira -
Professional
Middle Eastern and Northern African dance.
http://miramania.com/
Mizmar Madness -
http://www.mizmarmadness.com/
Monica -
As a soloist
and with her dance company, Monica works hard to portray the dances in a
relevant, contemporary and entertaining light. Monica also continues to
study the traditional dances of the Near East and North Africa, as well
as modern movement influenced by the region, with local, national and
international master instructors. Once you stop learning for yourself,
how can you possibly hope to teach others? Monica has traveled to Cairo
and twice to Egypt to study Oriental Dance.
http://www.monicaraqs.com/
Nadira -
Nadira has become one of the most passionate,
elegant and dynamic Middle Eastern performers in the U.S. Having graced
many audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Egypt and abroad,
her dance is graceful, seamless and multi-faceted.
http://www.nadira.com/
Nanna - As a full time dancer Nanna Candelaria cultivated her
performance skills through extensive experience entertaining in
restaurants, nightclubs, and a multitude of public and private events.
Nanna teaches students of all levels locally in San Francisco, Berkeley,
and Oakland, and offers master workshops to dance communities beyond the
Bay Area.
http://bellydancebynanna.net/index.html
Natika - Natika is an award winning
performer, instructor and choreographer.
www.natikadance.com
Olu -
With a style all her own.......personality along with a solid background
in American Cabaret and Tribal Fusion are infused with the never ending
inspirations from day to day life. As an improvisational dancer, Olu
goes where the music, theme and vibe take her..
http://www.olubellydance.net
ORIGIN – Tribal
Bellydance -
ORIGIN tribal bellydance was formed in the fall of 2004, they form a
balance of creativity, motivation, planning and beauty, bonded by a
shared passion for the dance we create.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Origin/194694311048
Paulette Rees-Denis - ...our dance is life-affirming;
woman-beautiful; and spiritually, physically, and creatively
energizing... Come and join our dance classes! Enjoy the fun, workout,
and beauty or this amazing dance—we would love to dance with you! Tribal
Belly Dance is taking over the world, one hip at a time! We have weekly
classes in and around Portland.
http://www.gypsycaravan.us/
Persephone Dance
Company - Firmly grounded in ATS®, we draw upon the rich and varied
vocabulary of many dance forms and our own special connection as
sisters-in-dance to create the unique experience that is Persephone
Dance Company.
http://www.persephonedance.com/
Princess Farhana -
http://www.princessfarhana.com/
Sahara - Dancer from the
Sacramento area, director of the troupe, Hip Shock.
www.saharadances.com
Sandra - Sandra is involved
internationally in every aspect of bellydance from performance,
instruction, competitons, DVDs, music videos, modeling, and community
outreach. Sandra is a popular entertainer in Arabic nightclubs in the
San Francisco Bay Area, and also travels to perform for audiences
world-wide.
http://www.raks-sharki.com/
Sarah Johanssen Locke -
Sarah
Johansson Locke is a performer, choreographer, and teacher with more
than thirteen years of experience in Tribal and Fusion dance styles. Her
eclectic style draws from her work in many forms of contemporary dance,
theater, and visual art as well as her interest in cultural studies and
international folk art traditions.
http://www.alchemyperformance.com
Sausan Academy -
http://www.sausanacademy.com/
Sharon Kihara - A seasoned performer, inspirational teacher and
exotic personality, Sharon Kihara is known the world over for her avante
garde and slightly eccentric artistry, as well as for her skillful,
graceful and powerful technique.
http://www.sharonkihara.com/
Stephanie Masters - An Award-Winning Belly Dance performer and a
true embodiment of the dance, Stefanie comes to us from Anchorage,
Alaska where she has shared the dance with many women.
http://www.danceforthesoul.com
Terry -
Terry is
available to perform for family gatherings to large sized productions.
Live music and additional dancers can be easily arranged. Whether you
are interested in a small gathering
or a full evening of entertainment Terry’s tasteful enthusiastic style,
captivating personality,
sultry good looks and contagious sense of humor will make your
celebration a memorable one.
http://www.raksterayz.com/index.html
Terri Anne
and Joweh -
Teaching and Performing around the globe, these highly skilled
performers are trained in various dance styles and tomfoolery and have
been causing quite a stir in the belly dance community with their RAW
(Random American World) dance.
http://www.joweh.com
The Three Sisters -
The Three Sisters are real life siblings. We find immense joy in sharing
this ancient art form with each other, our students, and our audiences.
Our Mission is to bring back the spirit of bellydance as a dance of
female power, strength, celebration, and sisterhood.
www.threesistersbellydance.com
Parri - A Middle
Eastern dancer and instructor located in Santa Clara, CA. Her dance
styles include: cabaret, Persian, Egyptian, AfroBelly and New World
Gypsy.
www.parri.net
Rachel George - Since beginning her bellydance career in 1995,
Rachel has become an extremely sought after dancer and instructor. With
her highly accredited dance and musical training, this multi-award
winning performer has taught workshops and classes across the USA.
http://www.rachelbellydance.com/
Raks Africa - Etang and Tammy are the
award-winning Oakland, California-based performance duo, Raks
Africa. They are big bellied girls doing big things! The pair
challenges what bellydancers are supposed to look like. Dancing with
ample heart and soul, Raks Africa has been shaking and shimmying
together at venues across the country since 2006. Raks Africa is proud
to be a part of a dance tradition that embraces the grace and beauty of
everyone, no matter size, gender or ability.
http://www.RaksAfrica.com
Ranya Renee - Ranya Renée began her
performing career more than 30 years ago as a theater actress and
comedienne, and moved to NYC in 1992 to continue her work as a theater
director. She was gradually sidetracked by bellydance until it became
her life! http://ranya.net/
Rebekah -
Rebekah
discovered her love for belly dance when she was a child. Her first
public performance was when she was 11 years old. Since then she has
studied with numerous teachers from around the world.
www.redbekah.com
Sabah Ensemble, The -
Belly dancing is one of the oldest dances alive
today. It carries an ancient wisdom that acknowledges that the human
experience is grounded in the body.
http://www.sabahensemble.com/index.html
Sabiba -
Sabiba is a
highly acclaimed belly dancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Looking for
entertainment that will spice up your party, festive gathering or
special event? Sabiba's performance always enhances a celebration.
Renowned for her creative choreography and high energy yet graceful
performances, she has been teaching Middle Eastern dance and appearing
regularly at Greek, Arabic and Persian dinner clubs, festivals and
cultural events for many years. Sabiba dances in Hozkhouneh, Mountain
View; and Menara, San Jose. Sabiba has been teaching belly dancing in
colleges and workshops.
http://www.futurevisions.net/sabiba/
Saqra
-
Saqra is a powerful dance artist and a master instructor. Her fluidity,
grace, and technical skill is highlighted by her friendly demeanor and
clear joy of the dance.
http://www.saqra.net
Setareh -
Local Bay
Area dancer, check out her site!
www.setarehdancer.com
Shabnam
http://www.shabnamdancecompany.com
Shoshanna - Shoshanna is from
Arcata, in the redwoods on California’s North Coast. She has danced
throughout her life in many styles and found her art in the dances
styles of the Middle East in 1991.
http://www.shoshannaland.com/
Sirens Insanity
-
Yasmine and Saiedeh of Sirens In Sanity dance troupe. Also, costume
designers.
http://www.sirensinsanity.com/
Siwa
-
SIWA,
a lady of dance for over 20 years, enjoys bringing the people and
stories of folkloric dance to life for all who wish to see, hear and
learn. Using steps and styles from a time and culture when women owned
the land and were the center of the community, Siwa strives to help each
of her dancers find their own strength and grace through dance.
http://www.dcm-siwa.com/events.html
Suzanna Del Vecchio -
Oriental Dance Artist, International
Instructor/Performer
http://www.suzannadelvecchio.com
Susan Frankovich -
Susan
Frankovich is a Tribal Fusion Bellydancer.
http://www.susanfrankovich.com/
Tatseena -
Tatseena and
the Good Vibrations, Annual Belly Dance Fantasy Festival in San Leandro.
www.tatseena.com
Tempest -
Dancer,
Costumer, Designer... she does it all!
http://www.meddevi.com/
Unmata -
Unmata is a
professional, multi-award-winning, belly dance fusion troupe based in
Sacramento.
www.unmata.com
Vashti
Vashti has over twenty years of experience teaching and performing belly
dance. The former Artistic Director for Bellydance Odyssey
Productions/Dance Odyssey Studio, Vashti is an award-winning performer
and choreographer. Vashti has studied and performed a variety of
stylizations within the "belly dance diaspora" but has dedicated her
focus to the Suhaila Salimpour Format for the past seven years.
http://vashtisantacruz.blogspot.com/
Wild Card Belly Dance - A
professional troupe of Tribal Style belly dancers based in Sonoma County
California. Rooted in American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance, our style
is a modern fusion of traditional dances from cultures along the Silk
Road; the Romani trail from from Spain through North Africa, the Middle
East, Persia, India and beyond.
http://www.wildcardbellydance.com/
Yolanda -
Local Bay
Area dancer, check out her site!
http://www.yolandabellydance.com
Yosifah Rose -
Local Bay
Area dancer, check out her site!
http://www.yosifah.com
Zafira
Dance
-
Zafira Dance Company fuses bellydance with ethnic dances from around the
world. With a basis in Egyptian and Turkish style bellydance, Zafira
draws movements from North African, Central Asian and Middle Eastern
cultures to create a unique and dynamic dance form. Zafira's strong
stage presence combined with complex choreographies and layered
improvisations entrance and astound audiences.
http://zafiradance.tripod.com/
Zahara -
Zahara is a Multi
award-wining International Belly Dance Artist based in San Francisco bay
area, California. Zahara is originally from Brazil. Her love for the
dance makes her heart and soul moving along with the beauty of the
music. Her performances are full of energy and strength, layered with
fluid technique, musicality, artistic emotion and passion. Zahara's
captivating smile makes the whole crowd involved.
http://www.zaharadance.com/index.html
Zambalita -
Bay Area
troupe, specializing in Ethnic style.
http://www.zambalita.com
Zorba -
Zorba, male
Belly Dancer, located in the Monterey Bay area of California, USA. At
this site you will find all sorts of information regarding male Belly
Dancers in general, tips & techniques useful not only to males, but to
the gals as well, an on-line diary of my dance life, and plenty of
pictures! So come with me into this magical and mysterious world of
silk, chiffon, and shiny things that tinkle and clink!
http://www.doubleveil.net/
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MUSICIANS
Al Azifoon - Classical Arabic music for all occasions, performances
and workshops.
http://www.alazifoon.com/
Fontain's Muse
World Music
by the coolest peeps.
http://www.fontainsmuse.com
Kekuja
Kevin and
the gang providing good vibes and music for all.
http://www.kekuja.com
Uncle Mafufo
www.unclemafufo.com
Meridian
Faraz leads
up this talented group of musicians, visit their new site.
www.meridianmajor.com
Pangia - Pangia is
the hypothetical land area believed to have once connected the
landmasses of the southern hemisphere with those of the northern
hemisphere. The name expresses our desire to play music from all around
the world for everyone!
http://www.pangiaraks.com/
Tim Bollling -
A professional drummer and percussionist versatile in
rock, blues, funk, R&B, reggae, and jazz; “world” styles such as Middle
Eastern, African, Latin, and Brazilian...http://www.timbolling.com/
Tribal Soup -
Tribal Soup is the perfect blend of flavor and rhythm. The ingredients
of sound are always evolving and each bowl of Tribal Soup is a new and
different experience from the last.
www.tribal-soup.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michael Baxter
Have belly
dancers, Michael will travel...check him out on Tribe!
http://people.tribe.net/db3e6c49-1a22-4e5e-a0e5-46927ade9be2
Sid Jones
Check out
his photography site!
Sid Jones - Photography
Carl Sermon Photography -
Carl Sermon
is a well-known and respected photographer to the San Francisco Bay Area
Orientale Dance community. He is known for taking photos that capture
the “Golden Moments of Dance.
http://carlsermonphotography.zenfolio.com/
Scott Schappell
Photographer
at large, he's at loads of belly dance events, hit him up for pix of
your performance.
http://www.schappellphotographics.com
Duane Stevens
www.bellydancerphotos.com
Photographing Belly Dancers for over 10 years
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COSTUMING
Arruba's Oasis -
Beautiful
Sandals
http://www.arubasoasis.com/
Bahira's Beautiful
Bedlah -
Custom
designed bedlahs and then some!
http://www.bahira.net/
Belly Dance Gear
http://www.bellydancegear.com/
Dawn Devine Brown -
A great
place to look for costuming reference books, articles, useful
links...more.
http://www.davina.org
Flip n Tribal Designs - My mission is
to design mix and matchable costuming pieces and street gear, so that
your investment goes far!
www.flipntribaldesigns.com
Geisha Moth -
Costuming
and Clothing for belly dance and beyond.
http://www.geishamoth.com/
L. Rose Designs -
We hope you enjoy our FABULOUS custom belly dance clothes!
http://www.lrosedesigns.com/
Layla's Locks -
http://www.laylaslocks.com/
Madam X - Patterns
galore!
www.madamexcostumes.com
Nakarali - Vintage and contemporary
silver collections, curated by Colleena Shakti and Carolena Nericcio.
http://www.nakarali.com/
Shiny Sparkly Things -
Bling Galore!
Shiny
Sparkly Things
Silk Road Tribal
http://www.silkroadtribal.com/
Tempest -
Visit her
Gypsy Goth Boutique. Unique!
http://www.meddevi.com
TerriAnne and Joweh -
http://www.terrianneandjoweh.com/index.html
Tombo Studios -
http://www.tombostudio.com/
Tuareg Jewelry -
The Koumama family is famous for creating unique high quality sterling
silver jewelry using traditional Tuareg methods. The jewelry is made by
men related to the late Mohamed Koumama by blood or marriage. His work
has been displayed in the National Museum in Niamey since Niger's
independence from France in 1960.
http://www.tuaregjewelry.com
Velvet Peacock Designs
-
Truly
exquisite costumes
http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/
Wicked Smileys -
Hair
accessories.
http://www.wickedsmileys.com/
Zora's Personal
Seamstress
http://www.floweringenterprises.com/Pastiche/
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COSTUMING - belly dance
patterns
http://www.patternsoftime.com/products.asp?cat=23
http://www.folkwear.com/caravan.html
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Associated Artist of Middle Eastern Dance -
a Non Profit Organization Dedicated to Keeping the Heart of Danse Orientale Beating in All of Us.
...and you can register your dance name!
http://www.asamed.org/RegisterDanceName.html
Belly Dance Fantasy Festival - Oakland, CA www.tatseena.com
Belly Fusion LA
... are a collaborative of L.A. based dancers, teachers, and promoters that are focused on the fusion world of Belly Dance.
http://bellyfusionla.wordpress.com/
Bhuz
Get the buzz on most current belly dance happenings, etc.
Post your information.
Carnival of Stars - Richmond, CA
http://www.carnivalofstars.com/
Desert Dance Festival- Santa Clara, CA
A yearly belly dance convention, September.
http://www.desertdance.com
The Giza Club
Exploring cultures of the Middle Eastern World. Based in San
Francisco, CA formed in 1991 by dancers interested in Middle Eastern
Arts. A mobile unit, the Giza Club features educational talks, films and
social events. Seeking to foster respect and understanding of cultures
from the Middle East in a fun environment.
International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (IAMED)
IAMED is an international association of belly dancers,
instructors, choreographers and musicians dedicated to promoting the art
of belly dance.
Las Vegas Belly Dance
Intensive and Festival - Vegas in September!
http://www.bellydanceintensive.com/
MECDA - San Francisco
Bay Area Chapter
Support our
local chapter, join today!
http://www.sfbamecda.org/
MECDA-The Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association
"Proposes to develop unity to provide educational sources for the
community of Middle Eastern Dance through close communication,
sponsorship of workshops, dance parties and other events that ensure
continuity of these arts."
Oriental Dancer
The
Belly Dance Hub.
http://www.orientaldancer.net
Rakkasah - Richmond, CA
The biggest
belly dancers convention happening on the West Coast in March. Be there
or be square! Also home of Dances of the Winter Moon.
http://www.rakkasah.com
Tribal Fest - Sebastopol, CA
http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf11/index.html
Tribal Fusion Faire - San Luis Obispo, CA
In San Luis
Obispo in December
http://www.meddevi.com/tribalfusionfaire/
The Tribal Massive Spectacular - Las
Vegas, NV
www.TheMassiveSpectacular.com
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BELLY DANCE COMPETITIONS
Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant
http://www.bellydc.com
Belly Dancer of the
Universe
February.
Long Beach, CA.
http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/
Queen of the Bay
Oakland, CA
http://www.queenofthebay.com/
Top Belly
Dancer - 23 lucky contestants were selected to compete for a
starring role in a Cheeky Girls Productions instructional DVD. Every
step of the competition was filmed for Project Belly Dance, an internet
TV show that was created for the belly dance community and filmed by
Cheeky Girls Productions. Best of all, it will be distributed right here
online - for free! Contestants are given a series of challenges followed
by rounds of eliminations. In the end, 3 dancers remain. And then, after
the last show airs, America decides the winner via online voting!
http://www.topbellydancer.com/
USA Belly Dance Queen
Competition
February.
Chandler, AZ. February.
http://www.usabellydancequeen.com/
Wiggles of the West
July.
Boomtown, NV.
http://www.wigglesofthewest.com/
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VENDORS
http://www.airandfire.com
A magickal shop located in beautiful Boulder Creek.
Artemis Imports
This vendor has
done business within the belly dance community for over 20 years. They
have everything you need from jewelry, costumes, scarves, music, videos
and artwork.
Audrena's International Bazaar
Topkapi Designs Turkish costumes and Pharoanics of Egypt
Egyptian costumes, beaded hip scarves, assuit dresses and costumes, silk
veils, Khalegi dresses, Berber jewelry and face veils, music, finger
cymbals, glitter makeup, gypsy skirts, leotards, choli tops, dance
veils, Hagalla dresses, caftans, veils and dance books and videos.
Bali Isle -
Have
festival, will travel!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bali-isle-san-luis-Obispo
http://www.addoway.com/wendybalisle
https://www.facebook.com/baliisletribal
https://www.facebook.com/baliisle
The Belly Dance Shop
Your personal provider of authentic Turkish imports from professional
costumes to zills, they are ready to supply you with everything you need
for belly dancing.
Helen McCrea -
Helen goes to Egypt regularly searching for unique
treasures to delight you.
http://www.isis-collection.com/
L. Rose Designs
A great place to shop for cropped velvet tops. silk veils,
skirts and belts.
Lunatic Fringe
(local
vendor!)
A local
shop catering to the belly dance community.
Located: 182 S. Murphy Ave. Suite A, Sunnyvale,
CA
408-732-2405
http://www.lunaticfringebde.com
Magic Circle Coin Belts
Heavy bra and coin belt sets
Maqam, Caravan to
Culture
http://www.maqam.com/bellydance.html
Masala Imports
Store and
dance studio located in Santa Cruz
http://www.masalaimports.com/
Rhythm Fusion
Percussion
shop located in Santa Cruz.
http://www.rhythmfusion.com
Saroyan Mastercrafts
(THE supplier
for finger cymbals!)
Saroyan
Mastercrafts is in its fourth decade of providing the finest Middle
Eastern dance accessories and Finger Cymbals available. From our humble
beginning on the U.S. East Coast, to our current international
marketplace, Saroyan has been dedicated to serving you with the latest
in technology, yet remaining true to tradition. Our leadership is
consistently maintained by supplying the highest quality merchandise
with exceptional service.
http://www.saroyanzils.com/
Scarlet's Lounge - An exclusive online boutique featuring a luxurious collection of custom
made belly dance apparel & accessories.
http://www.scarletslounge.com
Shiny Sparkly Things - Bling for
your soul.
http://www.shinysparklythings.com/
Sugar Petals
(THE supplier for practice leotards!)
Midriff mesh body suits, dance leotards, costumes, sequin
appliqués and trim...
Tuareg Jewelry -
The Koumama family is famous for creating unique high quality sterling
silver jewelry using traditional Tuareg methods. The jewelry is made by
men related to the late Mohamed Koumama by blood or marriage. His work
has been displayed in the National Museum in Niamey since Niger's
independence from France in 1960.
http://www.tuaregjewelry.com
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WEB ZINES AND MAGS
Belly Dance Chronicles, the
The Belly Dance Chronicles is the official publication of The Isis
Foundation, a government recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, created
to promote the art of Middle Eastern dancers and musicians.
http://www.isisandthestardancers.com/CHRONICLES/Chronicles.htm
Bhuz
http://www.bhuz.com/
Discover Belly Dance
A belly dance web-zine, full of great articles and tips.
The Gilded Serpent
This is a great place on-line to read lots of information,
via articles, letters and columns. There is also a calendar listing for
belly dance events nationwide.
Habibi Magazine
Habibi Magazine is synonymous with both quality and quantity,
each issue packed with substantive and stimulating articles. Each issue
also contains book, film, video and recording reviews, international
dance news, professional listings, a calendar of events, display ads for
major upcoming productions and a cornucopia of products for the shopper.
The in-depth and thought-provoking articles, enclosed in eye-catching,
glossy covers, make Habibi a rich resource for the informed reader.
iShimmy, The Belly
Dancer Magazine
http://www.ishimmy.com/
Jareeda
Jareeda is a
friendly, quality publication whose subscribers range from professional
dancers to students, and even non-dancers who love our art form and wish
to know more about it. Jareeda has the largest known readership of any
Middle Eastern Dance journal published in the United States, with 8
issues per year, it is the most frequently printed, has an international
staff of writers, professional artwork, and great advertisers for all of
your dance needs.
http://www.jareeda.com
Navel Magazine
New on-line
bellydance magazine:
http://www.navelmagazine.com/
Shimmy, in the spirit
of bellydance -
Print
publication, subscribe today! Our goal is to
bring our readers a unique magazine, one that compliments the lifestyles
of Middle Eastern dancers and beyond. We will strive to bring you unique
articles, up-to-date information on the dance world and regular columns
on natural health, fitness, food and finance. We want to honor the
nature of this beautiful art form and create a community of readers one
page at a time!
http://www.shimmyspiritofdance.com/
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MISC
Ancient Explorations
Dancing Goddess Dance Trips to Morocco, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and
Spain.
The Bay Area Belly Dance Page
This a a great site with lots of useful information: events,
teachers, restaurants, vendors...check out the links page, too!
The Belly Dance Home Page (Oriental Dance)
An extensive links page.
Hassan and Nagwa Productions
Featuring El Raks Sai'd, Middle Eastern Dance Troupe based in
PA. When the Melody Speaks, the Body Answers...
Joy of Belly Dance
Articles, jokes, reviews of videos and music, puzzles, a
series of "spotlight" articles on dancers and troupes...and a lot more.
www.mozuna.com
music, lyrics to songs translated into English, a glossary
defining more than 50 terms and other great content.
Oriental TV
WWW.ORIENTALDANCE.TV
Radio Bastet - Vintage Belly Dance
Vintage Music,
Art, Album Cover and UTube footage....Listen to cool and funky music.
Look at fun album covers...
http://www.radiobastet.com
Shira - The Art of Middle Eastern Dance
A MEGASITE with everything under the sun about belly dance.
Spend some time here.
Yasmina's - Joy of Belly Dancing
Lots of resources and links at this site: recipes, vintage photos, belly
dance artwork, costuming, henna... |
