Resources
I will be added new links often please keep checking back!
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Other NC Bellydancers:
Lisa Allred - Red Sage Collective
Bellydance Education:
Bellydance Movement Thesaurus - List of names of bellydance moves
Bellydance Terms - Glossary of Terms at shira.net.
A brief History of bellydance - Middleeasterndance.net
Dance Research - https://worlddanceheritage.org/
A comprehensive guide to bellydance props - Raqs News
A youtube playlist of basic bellydance moves that can help get you started - Sharqi dance
Ahlamacademy - 13 essential bellydance moves for beginners.
Nissa in St. Louis is a huge educator on the history of bellydance
Orientaldancer.net - Older bellydance articles.
Gildedserpent.com - Older bellydance articles, ads, and other information.
www.maqamworld.com - Information about Middle Eastern music, rhythms, and instruments.
Khafif.com - Middle Eastern Rythms page. Sadly the MIDI files no longer work, but this page still has a lot of good information.
Bellydance costuming links:
Supplies
Dreamtime Creations - Rhinestones, beads, buttons.
Cartwrights - Large supply of sequins in many colors, sizes and styles.
Premade Costumes
Dahlal Internationale - Costumes, Jewelry, and Props. Located in Kirkwood Missouri!
