Belly Dancers and Troupes
Musicians
Photographers
Costuming
Organizations and Festivals
Belly Dance Competitions
Vendors
Webzines and Magazines
Miscellaneous

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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/

Adry Svraka - Professional Dance Artist and founder of UniTancz. Performances and Instruction globally. http://www.wix.com/adrysvraka/index#!

Ahava - She is a multi award winning performer with numerous titles under her belt, including 2006 Queen of Raks Sharqui.http://www.ahavadance.com

Alcina - Alcina has been teaching and performing in the Bay area since 1993, and has been troupe director of The Bennuvians for the past 8 years. http://www.swordtamer.com/index.html

Alyne - The queen of double veil. http://www.alyne.biz/2/index.php

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

Anisa - Anisa’s Danse Orientale A Women's Dance Taught by Anisa Sahhar. http://www.anisa-danseorientale.com

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 - Tribal Fusion dancer. http://www.ariellah.com/index.html

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/

Ascend Tribal Dance - http://www.ascendtribaldance.com/

Aveyanda Skye - Aveyanda Skye is a bellydancer from ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. She is known for her elegant and earthy approach to Belly Dance. http://www.aveyandaskye.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

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.com/

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/

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

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.elizartist.com

Estara - An internationally acclaimed performer and educator started her magical relationship
with dance at age 11. Since then she has performed and taught worldwide, on national television and at events and conferences such as the World Festival of Sacred Music, initiated by the Dalai Lama.
http://www.goddesstours.com

Evil Eye Belly Dance - Based in Berkeley, CA, performs a unique style of belly dance called ATS, this unique form of belly dance celebrates and relies on the bond that forms between dancer which allows the creation of cynchronized and seamless dances without the use of choreography. http://www.evileyebellydance.com/

FatChanceBellyDance - http://www.fcbd.com/index.shtml

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 - www.freyjafusion.com

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://www.bellowhead.com/Lizzy/home.html

Evil Eye Belly Dance - Based in Berkeley, CA, performs a unique style of belly dance called ATS, this unique form of belly dance celebrates and relies on the bond that forms between dancer which allows the creation of synchronized and seamless dances without the use of choreography. http://www.evileyebellydance.com/

Hahbi’ Ru - Hahbi 'Ru Dance Ensemble Hahbi'Ru: an early term for the Bedouin tribes who wandered the Arabian deserts enriching themselves by taking what they pleased from the many countries they traversed. Like these Bedouins, the Hahbi'Ru Dance Ensemble's performance style has been influenced by the folkloric dances and music of many regions of North Africa and the Middle East. www.HahbiRu.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 - Urban tribal dance is san diego's premier and most award winning belly dance company.
http://www.urbantribaldance.com/

Heavy Hips Tribal Belly Dance - Heavy Hips Tribal Belly Dance is currently Artistic Director Palika Benton, Debra Lopes, Ellice Apostolos, Cheryl Graham, and Jaden Espinosa as well as all of the wonderful women who create the Heavy Hips dance class community. Santa Cruz, California. http://www.heavyhips.net/

Helené - Helené is an international solo dance performer and is also director, performer and choreographer with her dance company, The Sisters of the Desert Sky. Since 1986 Helené has been a producer of Near Eastern and North African Dance Events which have been received enthusiastically by the public and caught the eye of the media. As one of the leading innovators in her area Helené works regularly with top local and international musicians and dancers, most recently with Amel Tasfout from Algeria and Salah Sidi Ben'mm, and popular band Sirocco. Based in the Santa Cruz area, CA. http://www.mountainartcenter.org/dance.htm

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

Jill Parker - Jill Parker is an international, award winning instructor, choreographer, director, and "mamma" of the modern tribal fusion bellydance movement. She's an original member of Fat Chance Belly Dance, director of: Ultra Gypsy, Foxglove Sweethearts and a regular collaborator with Theatre Flamenco. With over 20 years of experience, she has trained many of the top dancers in the genre. http://www.jillparkerbellydance.com/home

Jim Boz - http://www.jimboz.com/

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/

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

Marie Soderlund - Belly Dance Instructor and Artist in the Bay Area. http://www.dragonflymoon.com

Mardi Love - www.theindigo.net

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://www.bellyfringe.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/

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://www.miramania.com/news.htm

Mishall - http://www.mishaal.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/

Nanna - With a lifetime of dance training and performance experience, Nanna performs each time with exceptional grace and skill. She has been featured many times as a soloist, and with her troupe in the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Fesival. She is a sought after instructor who also offers master workshops in the art of belly dance. She is the principle dancer on Saturday evenings at Amira restaurant in San Francisco. Regular classes are available in the East Bay. http://www.bellydancebynanna.net

Olu - Olu has been performing in and around the Los Angeles area for several years. This skilled and talented dancer has charmed and danced her way into the hearts of her audiences at numerous private parties and public events. Her love and passion for the dance is clearly evident whether it be on stage or in close relation with her audience. http://www.olubellydance.com

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.
http://www.origintribal.com/

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/

Princess Farhana - http://www.princessfarhana.com/

Sahara - Dancer from the Sacramento area, director of the troupe, Hip Shock. www.saharadances.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

Sashi - Sashi is a talented performer, instructor and choreographer based in Orange County, California. Sashi has been a student of dance for sixteen years. http://www.ascendtribaldance.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

Suhaila Salimpour - Suhaila Salimpour is a highly acclaimed performer, teacher, and choreographer of belly dance. Schooled from an early age in jazz, tap and ballet, Suhaila began integrating her extensive classical training with the Middle Eastern dance passed on by her mother, Jamila Salimpour. http://www.suhailainternational.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

TerriAnne and Joweh - TerriAnne Gutierrez, a lifelong student of dance, has been studying and
performing Middle Eastern Dance for over thirty years. TerriAnne performs and teaches
internationaly and is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most well-known and sought
after performers and teachers. http://www.terrianneandjoweh.com

TheThree 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.
http://www.threesistersdance.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

Raja - Raja is a passionate and spirited dancer in the San Francisco/San Jose area. A serious student of Oriental Dance, she takes several dance classes a week and has incorporated other dance forms to supplement her rigorous training, among them: Flamenco, Mexican Folklorico, and Jazz. http://www.rajabellydance.net

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

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

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/

Setareh - Local Bay Area dancer, check out her site! www.setarehdancer.com

Shabnam
http://www.shabnampena.com

Shanna - The Beauty of Middle Eastern Dance. Shanna performs sword balancing, candle dances, veil.... Nightclub and folkloric style dances from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece and more throughout the bay area. She also provides custom tailored shows to meet your requirements. http://www.esmishanna.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

Soraya - Local Bay Area dancer, check out her site! www.sorayadance.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 is an award-winning belly dance teacher, performer, troupe director and event promoter based in Santa Cruz, California. She has been dancing and performing since age four and was a member of a professional Filipino dance troupe at age twelve. Vashti has studied a wide variety of dance including ballet, Filipino folkloric dancing, Mexican folkloric dancing, flamenco, hip-hop and Polynesian dance. Vashti currently teaches Middle Eastern and "gypsy" style dance in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
http://www.bellydanceodyssey.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 http://www.zafiradance.com/

Zahara - Zahara is a multi-award winning dancer from Brazil. www.zaharaharem.com

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

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

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

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

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

Geisha Moth
Costuming and Clothing for belly dance and beyond.
http://www.geishamoth.com/

Layla's Locks
http://www.laylaslocks.com/

Madam X
Patterns galore!
www.madamexcostumes.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/

COSTUMING - belly dance patterns

http://www.patternsoftime.com/products.asp?cat=23

http://www.folkwear.com/caravan.html

ORGS AND FESTIVALS

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

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

Bhuz
Get the buzz on most current belly dance happenings, etc. Post your information.

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.

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

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/

Wiggles of the West
July. Boomtown, NV.
http://www.wigglesofthewest.com/

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! Look for their store in San Luis Obispo or at a festival near you.
Wendy and Danny
Bali Isle Imports
1037 Chorro St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-7662
wendybalisle@yahoo.com
http://www.baliisle.com

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.

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

Sugar Petals (THE supplier for practice leotards!)
Midriff mesh body suits, dance leotards, costumes, sequin appliqués and trim...

Tribal Bazaar

Great place to go for heavy jewelry, they also carry home accessories and costumes.

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/

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...

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