Links:
Belly Dance News and Information:
Gilded Serpent- Online Journal of Middle Eastern Music, Dance and Bellydance.
Shira.net- A great go-to resource for bellydance information.
Bhuz- Online Bellydance forum, swapmeet and more!
Chronicles Magazine- The most widely distributed print bellydance magazine.
Sacramento Bellydance- Find out about Sacramento area bellydance events, dancers and musicians.
Music Recommendations (just a sample!):
If you're new to bellydance-
Hollywood Music Center (HMC) is the go-to place for all genres of bellydance music and DVDs.
Bellydance Superstar Volumes are a great way to become familiar with the wide variety of bellydance music from pop to traditional.
Classical Middle Eastern Music-
Any of the Jalilah Volumes are beautiful.
Belly Dance Around Egpyt (HMC)
Cairo Classics (HMC)
Cairo Delight (HMC)
A Tribute to Oum Khalsoum (HMC)
Virginia Presents Khan al Khalili (HMC)
DVD Recommendations (just a sample!):
Instructional DVDs-
Aziza's Ultimate Bellydance Practice Companion
Aziza's Hands, Arms and Poses
Performance DVDs-
IAMED produces wonderful performance DVDs, as well as instructional DVDs
Costume Recommendations:
Dahlal Internationale- Importer of cabaret costumes and accessories from Egypt and Turkey: full costumes, bra and belt sets, skirt and veil sets and dresses.
Bellydance Store- Affordable Professional Bellydance Costumes.
L. Rose Designs- Affordable custom-made costume pieces.
Custom-Made Designer Costumes-
Sim Moda Evi- Turkish designer.
Bella- Turkish designer.
Hanan- Egyptian designer.
