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Dawn Devine Brown
New book filled with tips on design, construction
and embellishment of bedlah - Bra and Belt sets.
100% Tribal Costuming!
But good for historical dancers too!
An introduction and general reference book
on Middle Eastern dance costume design.
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News and Notes - Editorial
Stuff in June and July - Cruising the Internet - Booklets,
Articles and other writings - Websites and Projects - Events
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Adventures in Shopping
- LA's Garment District
One of the most exciting things a costume maker can do is
take a trip to one of the major fashion centers. Here in California,
Los Angeles has the biggest and most diverse garment district
on the west coast. Here is a summary of my latest trip down to
the garment district and a sampling of some of the items I bought
and a list of my favorite stores.
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Fashion Fabrics for Dance
Wear
There are many different types and styles of fabric in the
stores today. What's hot and what's not? Here is a list of some
of the most exciting fabrics being used in dance wear today.
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Costume Supplies on the
Internet - Part I
No matter where you live, an entire world of textiles, trim
and sewing supplies is available on the internet and through
mail order catalogs. Here is a list of resources that can make
shopping fun and exiciting.
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Read More by Davina
Check out some of my other writing on line.
On the Costumer's Bookshelf
The Gilded Serpent Magazine
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Humorous
and Informative
Aziza
Sa'id has a fabulous
web site and she has now put together a series of illustrated
and animated instructions for basic dance moves. It's fun and
informative!
Aziza Sa'ids On-Line Lessons
Cool Dance
Sites
Shira
has started a new website devoted to the issue of performing
and cosutming for dancers of size. Her new website is just getting
started, but has some very good information and articles. Essential
reading for every dancer, regardless of size.
Belly Dancing For Full Figured Women by Shira
Dancer Site
Zaina Hart, is now producing
the Double Crown belly dance tournament. This award winning dancer,
teacher, and workshop leader is also an editor for Jareeda and
has a series of video tapes. Check out her site!
Vendor Sites
Babylon Breeze is a company located
in Florida that specializes in elegant beaded costumes and accessories.
They import directly from their own workshops in Turkey. The
work is beautiful and well made. Up-close and in person these
costumes are great!
Web Zines
www.gildedserpent.com
www.bhuz.com
Upcoming
Dance Events
California/Nevada/Oregon
Fifth Annual
Awards of Bellydance
August 16 - 19
Northridge, CA
Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp
August 19 - 26
Mendocino, CA
Desert Dance Festival
Saturday Sept. 1
San Jose, CA
Festival Fantasia
October 13-14
Sebastopol, CA
If you are a vendor, dancer or represent
a troupe or event, drop me a line. davina@davina.org
We will be happy to add your site to our list.
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