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

June 2001

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Previous Issues Glossary Links 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.	Bedlah, Baubles and Beads is Now Available! More Information Order Now News and Notes for June May was fun and busy month! Folks have been writing in and there are changes ahead for the newsletter. Read More Every Dancer Needs a Red Costume Contemplating making or buying a new costume? Why not consider what is perhaps the most useful color - Red! Read More Reversible Hip Wrap Revisited I found a dancer to pose for a series of photos that illustrate the draping process. For those who enjoyed the description in February, here is a more visual approach. Read More SCA Part III - Sketching The Designs With our initial research behind us, Peggy and I get started on the designs for her SCA ensemble. Read More	Inspirational Sites Have you checked out the latest styles in prom gowns? They are almost as hot as the latest styles in high glam beladi dresses from Egypt! Here are a few styles from the Precious Formals web site to inspire the costumer. Indian Styled Bodice/Skirt Lovely Red Dress White With Cutouts Cool Dance Sites Ansuya, a fabulous dancer from Southern California has a wonderful site. Check out her Gallery! www.ansuya.com Vendor Sites Silk veils are H*O*T and Nahari Silk Veils site has a lot of info about these lovely accent pieces and versions you can order. www.naharisv.com/ Upcoming Dance Events California/Nevada/Oregon Wiggles Of the West! July 6,7 & 8 in Reno Dispelling the Myths: The Many Faces of Belly Dance San Francisco Bay Area Teachers Sponsored by MECDA Saturday, July 7 2001 For more info contact Izora Summer Caravan July 27, 28 and 29 Oakland, CA Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp August 19 - 26 Mendocino, CA Read more by Davina On the Costumer's Bookshelf The Gilded Serpent Magazine If you are a vendor, dancer or represent a troupe, drop me a line. davina@davina.org We will be happy to add your site to our list.
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