Links:
Local dancers/teachers:
As Jennifer has done an extremely thorough job compliling current links of local dancers, teachers, restaurants, and events, I shall direct you to her site, Philly Raqs, which has everything you need to know about bellydance in Philadelphia.
Other local resources:
Rakkasah East yearly convention in Somerset NJ
PhillyBellies local mailing list
Bellydance NY swap page
MMR upcoming Philly workshops/shows organized by Monet
Habiba Studio Folkloric and modern ME dance studio (my teacher)
Far more informative sites than mine:
Zorba the veiled male
Shira everything you need to know about bellydance
The Costume Goddess costume advice and information
Bhuz.com online discussion group
Publications:
Guilded Serpent online magazine
Zaghareet print magazine
Habibi print magazine
Reputable Costume Vendors:
Turquoise International ***highly recommended
Pyramids Imports
Neckelmann's beaded costumes
Belly Dancing Bazaar
Babylon Breeze **also highly recommended
CraftIndia
Turkish Emporium
Dahlal Internationale
Topkapi Designs
Bauchladen.net **also highly recommended
Sim Moda Evi
Amira Mor **also highly reccommended source for Isis Wings
Audrena's International Bazaar
Hand-Dyed Silk Veil Sources:
(because everyone knows I am an incorrigable silk junkie)
A'kai Slks, by Je'Sennia ***highly recommended
Gypsy de Rose
Veils by Neran
Thora's Bellydance Boutique
The Silk Spirit, by artist David Ludwig
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