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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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Welcome to Costumer's Notes
This is a quarterly newsletter devoted to the design
and creation of Middle Eastern belly dance costumes. Our format
has changed and we hope to better serve the interests of Middle
Eastern dance costume enthusiasts.
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 Madame X Pattern
Review
Finding patterns can be a frustrating experience for the costume
designer. Madame X patterns offer the costume maker new design
options. Here is a review of her collection.
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 Sewing Glitter Dot
No matter if you call it confetti dot, glitter dot, or dot
lame', this fabric is tricky to work with but can produce show-stopping
results. Here are some hints and tips for working with this inexpensive
mainstay of M.E. dance costume design.
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Thrift Store Shopping
Perhaps the best resource for unique and unusual fabrics,
costume pieces and accessories is your local thrift store, charity
shop or resale emporium. Here are some tried and true approaches
for creative shopping.
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 Kevyn Aucoin - In Memory
This spring, the world lost one of its most remarkably talented
makeup artists, Kevyn Aucoin.
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 Summer
Events - Photos and Reviews
Have you ever looked at your calendar and wondered how you
fit so many fun things into a short span? Here is just a taste
of where I've been recently and some of the photos taken by Barry
Brown.
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 Sewing Kit
Sewing requires more equipment than a simple needle and thread.
Here is a quick glimpse into my sewing tool kit, the box I take
with me almost everywhere.
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Davina on the Web
"Rakkasah Trend Report 2002" e-published
by Gilded Serpent magazine. Visit their site at:
www.gildedserpent.com
Sites Around the Web: Links for Male Dancers
Visit these websites that feature articles, information, tips
and techniques by and for male Middle Eastern dance performers.
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 Shopping - ME Dance Vendors
Old sites and new sites, here is a great jumping off point
for window shopping in the comfort of your own home. If you haven't
cruised the web recently, you could be missing out on some hot
new sites or older shops recently revamped. Here's a list of
purveyors of Middle Eastern dance apparel and accessories.
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Bibliography Entries
Looking for a good dance read? Here are the latest entries
into my bibliography related to dance history, theory and technique.
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Upcoming
Dance Events
California/Nevada/Oregon
Desert
Dance Festival
September 21 - 22, San Jose, CA
Double Crown
Tournament
September 27 - 29, Portland, OR
Festival
Fantasia
October 12 - 13, Sebastapol, CA
Dancer
Sites
Recently, I was invited to perform at a birthday
party. Held at Menara in San Jose on August 10th. The
event has a star-studded line up and is hosted by Parri and birthday girl Ireena.
Vendor
Site
With a little bit of everything a dancer could
need and a whole lot of variety, this is a great website to visit.
www.bellydanceshoppe.com
Web Zines
www.gildedserpent.com
www.bhuz.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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