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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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Happy Holidays
A Gift to My Readers
Hints and Tips download
Happy Holidays! As a special gift for you, I've put my Hints
and Tips booklet on line. You can read it or download
it and print it out.
I hope you enjoy
our booklet and
have a very Happy New Year.
 Costume Illustration
Many people have written to me about my fashion illustration
techniques. Though many of my drawings are created in repsonse
to a particular costuming challenge, the process I take from
idea to final product is basically teh same. Here is a step-by-step
look at how I put a single image together.
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 Giving
the Gift of Knowlege
Althgouh most folks have finished their holiday shopping. If
you are still looking for a special gift for a fellow dancer,
a book or a subscription to a periodical is a thoughtful and
supportive gift. Here are a few suggestions with mini-reviews.
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 New Folkwear
Pattern
What dancers need are more costuming pattern options. Folkwear
patterns has heard the call and has added a new pattern to their
Caravan line. Turkish Dancer #108 is a versatile functional pattern.
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Gifts to Make
Can't think of the perfect gift for you favorite troupe
mate or treasured instructor? Have you got more time than cash?
Have you got a pile of scraps waiting to be transformed into
elegant and fun gifts? Love to sew, but need a pattern? Here
are a list of practical items and commercial patterns to make
them from.
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Why make your own Middle Eastern
dance costume?
Have you ever contemplated making your own costume? Do you have
the skills, but feel intimidated by the process of designing
and making a dance costume? Here are some of the best reasons
for taking the plunge.
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Upcoming Dance Events
California/Nevada/Oregon
Dances of the Winter Moon
sponsored by Shukria, the host
of Rakkasah West and East, is happening Saturday February 2nd,
2003. For more info, visit her site.
Winter Moon
Dancer
Sites
Sirens In Sanity
the award winning duo from Benecia, CA have a website with loads
of pictures! They host open dance nights, classes and workshops.
www.sirensinsanity.com
Vendor
Site
L. Rose Designs
is one of my absolute favorite vendors. I have many of her skirts
in my wardrobe and she's recently come up with a new style that
I can't wait to get my hands on! Her garments are a good value.
Well designed and hand crafted, her skirts have amazing flow.
www.lrosedesigns.com
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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