Favorite Links
Instructors, Performers & Troupes:
- Abrevaya - instructor and performer
- Aziza - instructor and performer
- Christina - instructor, event organizer and member of the Blue Lotus Tribe
- Donna Diva, Dancers of the Mystic Rose troupe director and instructor
- Desert Sin - XMED troupe
- Galatea - Wisconsin instructor and performer
- Kimahri - instructor and event organizer
- Midnight Tribe - Kira, troupe director and instructor
- Moxie - performer and organizer of the Helping Hips AIDS Benefit Show
- Shaia Fahrid - instructor and event organizer
- Shira.net - instructor directory
- Sonya - instructor and event organizer
Events:
- Are you a member of the Chicagoland chapter of MECDA? Join today to get discounted entrance to local haflas, shows and workshops. Also, check out the Calendar of Events.
- Do you Bhuz? Join an online community of dancers from around the world. Find out about upcoming events, ask questions, share stories or learn how to plan a "belly dance vacation" abroad.
- Join Tribe and seek out other dancers with similar interests. Some of our favorite tribes include: Chicago Belly Dance, Gothic Belly Dance, bellydance swap and, for the non-dancer, Husbands/Partners of Bellydancers Unite!
Shopping:
- Dark Eye Design - amazing crocheted tassel belts and stunning backdrops by Kira of Midnight Tribe
- Dahlal Internationale, Inc.- our primary vendor and source for amazing professional costumes
- Sharif Designs - our newest vendor and source for sexy tops, jazz and salsa-style pants, stretch belts and much more
- For reasonably priced separates, perfect for practice, haflas or troupes, check out:
- Nilaja's Calico Garden - Nilaja's new online store
- Belilah - best custom fit harem pants around
- Flying Skirts - Tribal style skirts and harems
- Sugar Petals - leotards and unitards with power mesh middles just for belly dancers
- Dance shoes:
- Dance 'N Tees - Schaumburg, IL
- Discount Dance Supply - online
- Night Owl Photography - for the nicest dance photographer we have ever met
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