A Quarterly Newsletter dedicated to costume for Middle Eastern Dance, Danse Orientale, Raks Sharki, and Belly Dance.


Holiday 2002

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Other Publications by
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.

For more information on books, booklets and other publications visit our products page.


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.


Gypsy Detail ImageCostume 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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Cover of Dance Spirit MagazineGiving 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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Cover of Folkwear Pattern #108 Turkish DancerNew 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.