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belly dance by location
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| Africa |
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| Asia |
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| Middle East |
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| Australia and Oceania |
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| Australia - Eastern (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian
Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania) |
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| Australia - Central (Northern Territory & South Australia) |
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| Australia - Western Australia |
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| New Zealand |
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| Europe |
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| North America |
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| Canada - Alberta |
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| Canada - British Columbia |
- Vancouver Pars National Ballet - Iranian folklore dance group presents a historical overview, photographs and a guestbook. Includes
contact information
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| Canada - Manitoba |
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| Canada - Newfoundland |
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| Canada - Ontario |
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| Canada -Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick |
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| Canada - Quebec |
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| Canada - Saskatchewan |
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| Canada - territories |
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| Greenland |
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| USA - Alabama |
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| USA - Alaska |
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| USA - Arizona |
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| USA - Arkansas |
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| USA - California |
- Aisha Ali Dance Company - in Los Angeles; Find out about this troupe's classes and booking schedule. Includes a photo gallery, Aisha's
biography and books and videos to order; browse through a catalog of books and videos for sale
- Al Qasr al Zakiyya - Includes this San Francisco dancer's bio, a list of her upcoming performances, an image gallery, and details of
her private lessons.
- Bay Area Belly Dance Page - for Northern California; lists events, teachers, vendors and performances
- Belly Dancers of the Universe Competition - in Long Beach; February 16 - 17, 2008 (President's Day weekend)
- Dancers of the Desert - in Novato; troupe shares class and performance information
- Desert Dance Festival - in Santa Clara
- Dhyanis - Buy belly-dancing costumes, or find out about upcoming shows and classes offered by this San Rafael, California, dancer.
- Fat Chance Belly Dance - San Francisco, California - Offers class and workshop information, a newsletter, and a gallery of dance photos. Shop
for music, costumes, jewelry and accessories.
- Invaders of the Heart - in Davis; dance ensemble
- Jodette - in Sacramento; Read about past legends of the belly-dancing scene, read this dancer's bio, and find event information
- Sabiba - in San Jose; offers video and slide archives
- Sharifa and Troupe Tangiers - San Francisco Bay Area group of belly dancers offers performances and lessons in Middle Eastern dance.
Includes dance tips.
- Silk Spirit - hand painted silk scarves and belly-dancing veils, and silk painting classes in Larkspur
- Ultra Gypsy Tribal Belly Dance - in San Francisco; Details its classes and workshops and posts a list of its performances. Includes
booking information for private events
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| USA - Colorado |
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| USA - Connecticut |
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| USA - Delaware |
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| USA - District of Columbia |
- Belly Dance in Washington DC - Learn about belly-dancing performances, teachers and organizations in and around the capital.
Includes a calendar of upcoming events.
- Shems - in DC metro; offers costume ideas, a guide to belly-dance events, a directory of performers, and a gallery of original artwork
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| USA - Florida |
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| USA - Georgia |
- Belly Dance by Saroya - Information about Saroya, an Atlanta-based Middle Eastern dance (belly dance) performer and instructor.
- Iona, Elisa - in Atlanta; find belly-dance teachers, classes, dancers, performances and organizations
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| USA - Hawaii |
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| USA - Idaho |
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| USA - Illinois |
- Midwest Belly Dance Happenings - Learn of events and upcoming performances in the region, and browse a list of
related Middle Eastern dance homepages.
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| USA - Indiana |
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| USA - Iowa |
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| USA - Kansas |
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| USA - Kentucky |
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| USA - Louisiana |
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| USA - Maine |
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| USA - Maryland |
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| USA - Massachusetts |
- Masmoudi Dance Club - Club focuses on Middle Eastern dance events and news in the western Massachusetts area.
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| USA - Michigan |
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| USA - Minnesota |
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| USA - Mississippi |
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| USA - Missouri |
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| USA - Montana |
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| USA - Nebraska |
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| USA - Nevada |
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| USA - New Hampshire |
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| USA - New Jersey |
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| USA - New Mexico |
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| USA - New York |
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| USA - North Carolina |
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| USA - North Dakota |
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| USA - Ohio |
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| USA - Oklahoma |
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| USA - Oregon |
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| USA - Pennsylvania |
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| USA - Rhode Island |
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| USA - South Carolina |
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| USA - South Dakota |
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| USA - Tennessee |
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| USA - Texas |
- Austin Belly Dance - Guide to the Austin, Texas belly-dance scene offers a newsletter, a calendar, classifieds, articles, a photo
gallery and a list of instructors.
- Isis and the Star Dancers - Dallas, Texas - Browse this troupe's schedule of appearances, learn about the classes it offers, and
read the dancers' biographies.
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| USA - Utah |
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| USA - Vermont |
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| USA - Virginia |
- American Belly Dance Two Day Workshop with Piper - in Alexandria, VA; November 5 - 6, 2005; at Dance Studio Lioudmila. All levels
welcome! Increase your flexibility, range of motion, and artistry! Experience the power, beauty, and mystery of this ancient art form. Learn a wide range of techniques, skills,
information, and ideas to add variety and dynamism to any performance, all carefully explained and demonstrated by Piper (Belly Dancer of the Year 2000, Director of the Daughters of Rhea Dance
Ensemble, and founder of the Piper Method School of American Belly Dance). The two-day workshop is appropriate for beginner through advanced dancers and provides a challenging and exciting set
of classes. Piper will be teaching in accordance to The Piper Method, a comprehensive, structured, systematic, and detailed dance training curriculum based on her two decades of experience
teaching dance (www.PiperMethod.com).
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| USA - Washington |
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| USA - West Virginia |
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| USA - Wisconsin |
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| USA - Wyoming |
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| Central America & Caribbean |
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| Caribbean |
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| directories |
- Excite Middle Eastern
- Art of Middle Eastern Dance by Shira - Professional belly dancer details the history of this dance style and reviews several instructional
products. Also find dance-lesson information.
- Awards of Bellydance - IAMED - International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance sponsors this competition. View photos of previous winners
and become a member of the organization.
- Aziza Nawal Oriental and Middle Eastern Dance - Find music reviews and belly-dance merchandise. Includes a directory of
classes, organizations and vendors in Atlanta and the Southeast.
- Belly Dance - MSN Encarta - Description of this sensuous solo dance style includes speculation on its origins
and its cultural significance.
- Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant - Find an application and the requirements for this annual competition that highlights
dancers, duets and troupes. View photos of previous winners.
- Belly Dancers Web - directory of dancers, apparel, instrument, and accessory suppliers, musicians, and more.
- Belly Dancing for Older Women - Find tips about attitude, health, stamina, costumes and dancing for older women. Check
out video clips and photos.
- Camel's Armpit, The - Offers a light-hearted perspective on belly dancing. Find costuming tips, a quiz and clips of
unusual music.
- Come Explore - Belly Dancing - Tour an introductory lesson and learn how to belly dance like a professional. Consult a lesson
schedule and purchase classes.
- Dance! - Directory provides contact information for Middle Eastern-dance teachers, performers, bands,
workshops and performers.
- Danse Orientale - Investigate common misconceptions about belly dancing, subscribe to a related newsletter, or peruse the
recommended-reading list.
- Gilded Serpent, The - Ezine dedicated to Middle Eastern dance offers articles, columns, news updates, an events calendar and letters
to the editor.
- International Dance Discovery - Browse the article archive, get the latest news on Middle Eastern dance videos, and
order a catalog.
- Judith's Belly Dance Pages - Read travelers' descriptions of encounters with Middle Eastern dance styles, check out
photos, and learn about the history of Asyut.
- Madame Mozuna Caravanserai - Features biographies of Middle Eastern dancers and musicians, as well as reviews of related books,
magazines and videos. Includes a glossary.
- Middle Eastern Culture Page - Learn about Middle Eastern art, music and entertainment. Subscribe to the newsletter
and send electronic postcards.
- Middle Eastern Dance Ring - Web ring lists numerous sites of interest to students, performers, teachers and enthusiasts of Middle
Eastern and belly dance.
- Middle Eastern Dance Rhythms - Listen to .wav files of traditional rhythms for this Middle Eastern style of dance.
Includes text descriptions of the drum patterns.
- Phoenix Belly Dance - Resource for belly dancers in the Phoenix, Ariz., area offers a bulletin board, an events guide
and plenty of links.
- Pink Gypsy, The - Link to dancers, instructional-video retailers, music clips and class schedules, or browse an alphabetical guide of
belly dance-related items.
- SyberGypsy's Theme Magik - Browse several galleries of unique desktop decorations for belly dancers.
- Two Old Bags - Subscribe to Wiggle Hips, a belly-dancing magazine, or find out how to enter the Wiggle of the West competition.
- Yasmina's Belly Dance Homepage - Browse this comprehensive directory, sorted by state, to find music reviews, magazines, events,
articles and restaurants.
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| clubs |
- Dancers Supporting Dancers - Check out this group's activities calendar, learn how to become a member, and find out about the classes
offered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Northwest Association of Middle Eastern Dancers Int'l - Nonprofit group promotes Middle Eastern performing arts in the northwestern
United States. Browse membership details and a schedule of events.
- Pyramid Dance Company - Find out about this troupe's regular appearances and upcoming events. Includes a class schedule, a photo gallery and
the dancers' bios.
- Raks al Anjum Belly Dance Troupe - Read the bios of this troupe's dancers and check out photos of them performing.
- Rising Phoenix Dancers - Check out the calendar of performances, classes and events, read articles, and peruse the photo gallery.
- Sahara Silk Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble - Read the troupe's mission statement and the dancers' bios, or check out the tapestry of
photos.
- Sahnobar Dance Ensemble - Find out about booking this troupe for a show, read about its dancers and musicians, and check out photos
and video clips.
- Sheikhani Middle Eastern Dance Troupe - Learn about upcoming performances and events in the Colorado area. Find
costume tips, and listen to a .wav file of belly-dance music.
- Sisters of the Moon Troupe & Seventh Veil Ensemble - Belly-dance troupe and Middle Eastern band
offers musician and dancer bios, a photo gallery, the troupe's philosophy, and a performance calendar.
- Tribal Where - Learn about classes and workshops, or read articles, dancer bios and book reviews. Includes a FAQ and a newsletter.
- Tribe Roman Morga Renaissance Gypsies - Read about this troupe and its travels, and check out its event calendar
- Troupe Humaa - Includes a performance calendar, an introduction to the troupe's members, and a photo gallery. Read
the bio of the troupe's leader, Patti
- Visionary Dance Productions - Find belly-dance class and performance schedules, or check out a list of articles, videos, books and
music about belly dancing
- Washington Area Mid East Dance Association - Become a member of this local organization, browse the performance calendar, look for teachers,
and find clubs and restaurants
- American Gypsy Middle Eastern Dance Productions - Traveling dance troupe performs and offers classes.
Find out about enrolling in an upcoming class, or get dates for performances.
- Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association - Get the latest news about events in the belly-dance community. Find a local chapter of this
nat'l organization, or learn how to become a member.
- As-Sayf Oriental Dance - Swedish dance group performs Middle Eastern-style dances. Includes illustrated descriptions of
the dancers' repertoire.
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- Alexandria and the Near Eastern Dance Company - Check out the news and events section, read articles or Alexandria's bio,
and peruse the photo galleries. Order merchandise.
- American Gypsy Middle Eastern Dance Productions - Traveling dance troupe performs and offers classes.
Find out about enrolling in an upcoming class, or get dates for performances.
- Angelique and Friends Belly Dance - Learn about classes offered by this dancer, and browse the upcoming-events section. Includes
articles about belly dancing.
- Arabesque Gypsy Dancenet - Multicultural dance center in Toronto specializes in Middle Eastern, Latin and Brazilian dance.
- Asheba Belly Dance - Read about the career of this dancer and teacher, find out where she offers classes, and look at the costumes
she has made.
- Aziza Habib's Middle Eastern Dance Page - Details this Canadian dancer's classes and upcoming events, and describes her troupe. Check
out the photo gallery and the newsletter.
- Beautiful Belly Dance by Cherelle - Read a biography of this belly dancer, find out about her upcoming performances, and check out her
class schedule.
- Belly Dance Classes - Southern California - Learn about belly-dancing classes offered by teachers Catharae, Kamala and Anisa
in Southern California. Includes location and contact details.
- Belly Dance Classes by Sherezzah - Florida - Teaches belly-dance classes in Palm Beach County. Find a profile of Sherezzah,
or check out a class outline and a class calendar.
- Belly Dancing by Serena Studios - New York City - Read about Serena, learn about the classes she offers, and get the latest news on
the local belly-dance scene.
- Belly Dancing by Thia - Thia offers lessons and is available for bellygrams and performances. Find costuming and makeup tips, as
well as a FAQ and a photo gallery.
- Come Explore - Belly Dancing - Tour an introductory lesson and learn how to belly dance like a professional. Consult a lesson
schedule and purchase classes.
- Dancers Supporting Dancers - Check out this group's activities calendar, learn how to become a member, and find out about the classes
offered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Desert Moon Dance Academy - St. Louis-based company offers Middle Eastern dance classes encompassing folkloric and belly dance
styles. Book dancers for a performance.
- Desert Veils - New Zealand - Examine a class schedule and an events calendar, and read articles and
dancer bios. Find out when the troupe goes on tour.
- Dhyanis - Buy belly-dancing costumes, or find out about upcoming shows and classes offered by this San Rafael, California, dancer.
- Fahtiem - Rowland Heights, California - Read this dance instructor's biography, find out about her regular and upcoming performances,
and browse her schedule of classes.
- Fat Chance Belly Dance - San Francisco, California - Offers class and workshop information, a newsletter, and a gallery of dance photos. Shop
for music, costumes, jewelry and accessories.
- Ghawazee Middle Eastern Dance Troupe - Pittsburgh, Pa. - Browse photos and bios of this troupe's dancers and musicians. Check the schedule
for workshops, classes and performance dates.
- Habeeba's Dance of the Arts - Learn about classes offered throughout Ohio, or read this dancer's biography.
- Isis and the Star Dancers - Dallas, Texas - Browse this troupe's schedule of appearances, learn about the classes it offers, and
read the dancers' biographies.
- Jawaahir Dance Company and Cassandra School - Examine a calendar of events and a schedule of classes. Includes a newsletter and bios of the
troupe's dancers.
- Jewels of Oasis - San Jose, Calif. - Offers classes in belly dancing at locations in San Jose, Los Gatos and Almaden Valley,
California. Includes performance and costume information.
- Jillina - Check out Jillina's hot tips, peruse a costume gallery and watch her video. Learn about instruction opportunities and upcoming
performances.
- Jodette - Sacramento, Calif. - Read about past legends of the belly-dancing scene, read this dancer's bio, and find event
information. Includes her class schedule.
- Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance - Promotes Middle Eastern dance and operates classes, workshops and performances throughout
Great Britain.
- Karavan Studio - San Antonio, Texas - Studio offers classes and performances. Read about its instructors, and subscribe to the
newsletter.
- Khalima - Hannibal, Mo. - Khalima offers class schedules and details her past and present appearances.
- Maia's Belly Dance Academy - Salem, New Hampshire - Provides class details and performance availability. Includes
a photo gallery.
- Miramar - Cross Junction, Virginia - Offers a variety of classes and workshops. Read her bio, or find tips for posture and breathing.
- Pyramid Dance Company - Find out about this troupe's regular appearances and upcoming events. Includes a class schedule, a photo gallery and
the dancers' bios.
- Rana - Long Beach, California - Learn about classes offered by this Middle Eastern-style dancer, read her bio, examine her photos,
and get dates for upcoming performances.
- Rising Phoenix Dancers - Check out the calendar of performances, classes and events, read articles, and peruse the photo gallery.
- Sabiba - San Jose, Calif. - Read about Sabiba and browse her class schedule and performance calendar. Offers video and slide
archives.
- Sandra's Belly Dancing School - Peruse Sandra's biography, find out about upcoming events, and check out the photo album.
- Sheva's School of Belly Dancing - Read about Sheva and her assistant teachers, or find out about classes in her Richmond,
Virginia, studio.
- Tribal Where - Learn about classes and workshops, or read articles, dancer bios and book reviews. Includes a FAQ and a newsletter.
- Twilight of Phoenix Belly Dancers - Texas - Offers free classes in the Wichita Falls area. Read instructions on
performing a variety of dances.
- Ultra Gypsy Tribal Belly Dance - San Francisco, Calif. - Details its classes and workshops and posts a list of its performances.
Includes booking information for private events.
- Yolanda - Palo Alto, Calif. - Find out about this dancer's belly-dance classes, or learn about booking her for a bellygram.
Includes photos and a biography.
- Zia Ali's Tribal Belly Dance Page - Atlanta, Ga. - Provides a class schedule along with links to Middle Eastern history sites. Find
a list of music and video resources.
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- Aleena's Belly Dance Mall - Find seminar and workshop information, as well as belly-dance merchandise suppliers. Includes an order form
for instructional videos.
- Ali Ibani's Beaded Costumes - Sells jewelry, vests, handmade costumes and other belly-dance accessories.
- Amera's Palace - Find handmade costumes, music, instructional videos and other accessories. Check for classes throughout Australia,
and browse the message board.
- Anatolia Bazaar - Provides a wide selection of belly-dance music on CD and cassette.
- Anja Designs - Retails necklaces, headpieces, costumes and custom-made bra and belt sets.
- Artemis Imports - Offers belts, veils, scarves, costumes, cymbals, costuming supplies and jewelry. Also find music and videos.
- Audrena's International Bazaar - Find costumes, veils and belly-dancing accessories. Offers instructional videos and a print catalog.
- Bastet Oriental Dance Videotapes - Order belly-dancing videos, or find a selection of instructional tapes for
beginners and performance tapes for the more experienced.
- Belly Dancing Bazaar - Browse dance costumes handmade in the Middle East, available in a variety of styles and colors.
- Bohemian Market - Features costumes, performance scarves, veils, jewelry, dance props and music for sale.
- Catharae's Costumes for Belly Dancers - Offers a wide selection of costumes, such as harem pants and circle skirts. Also sells
accessories and music.
- Chandra's Dance Extravaganza - Sells costumes, swords, coin and metal accessories, supplies for costume making, music and books and videos.
Includes consignment listings.
- Costuming From the Hip - Learn how to design and make Middle Eastern dance apparel. Buy the book or browse online tips.
- Cybertrims - Wholesale and retail catalog offers trimming services such as fringe work and beading.
- Danstuff Unlimited - Provides Egyptian belly-dance accessories, as well as new and consignment costumes. Also find Spanish and flamenco
costumes.
- Desert Dancer Imports - Find custom-designed vests, tassel belts, jewelry and costumes. Also offers music, videos and drums.
- Distant Caravans - Offers a wide selection of costumes, zills, belts, scarves, veils and other accessories. Also find belly-dance
music and videos.
- Domba - Retail store offers costumes, scarves, belts and musical instruments. Read about its music and dance troupe.
- El Coyote Enterprises - Sells handcrafted finger cymbals and silver jewelry. Read about the artisan, Sulyman, and his band,
Sirroco.
- Ganesha Bazaar - Browse this selection of fringe belts, dance veils, costumes, jewelry, headbands and skirts.
- Giggling Gypsy's Bindi and Belly Page - Offers a wide selection of head ornaments and belly-button
adornments.
- Isis Imports - Order belly-dance videos, costumes and jewelry from this New Mexico-based retailer.
- John Bilezikjian Oudist and Composer - Read reviews of this musician's works and peruse his catalog of available cassettes
and CDs.
- Judith's Head - Order from an assortment of belly-dancing paraphernalia including jewelry, accessories and custom-made
costumes.
- Madame X - Purchase costume patterns and accessories for belly-dancing performances. Includes a photo gallery and sewing tips.
- Mandala - Offers gifts, such as veils, scarves and jewelry, for Middle Eastern dancers and enthusiasts.
- Meleea - Book this Dallas-based dancer for performances and lessons, or check out her selection of handmade costumes for sale.
- Milieux, The Costume Source - Comprehensive guide provides links to vendors of costumes, accessories, books, videos and
costuming materials.
- Nature's Gems - Examine the large selection of belly-dance costuming materials as well as Egyptian jewelry and
gifts, Renaissance accessories, and beads.
- Saroyan Mastercrafts - Buy finger cymbals, costume coins, tambourines, zill bags and music, or read a FAQ about zills.
- Topkapi Designs - Choose from a selection of professional or practice costumes. Offers videos, music and wholesale merchandise.
- Unicorn Belly Dance Supplies - Find full costumes or separate pieces, as well as music, videos, swords, zills and headpieces.
- Uniquewear - Order veils, scarves, practice and performance costumes, swords, skirts, zills and costume coins.
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