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  • Bellydance NY - The one stop resource for Belly dance in NYC.
  • Bellydancer.info - Sarah Skinner's website includes a listing of NYC dance events, an online store, E-cards and more.
  • Middle Eastern Dance Leaders Society (MEDLS) - An organization created to provide an opportunity for professionals involved in Middle Eastern Music and Dance to promote their art to the public.
  • Associated Artists of Middle Eastern Dance (ASAMED) - Information on how to join ASAMED, sample pages of Bennu magazine, performer listings and more.
  • The Art of Middle Eastern Dance by Shira - The #1 resource on anything related to Middle Eastern Dance.
  • Yasmina's Joy of Belly Dancing - Wonderful website with articles, song translations, music and video reviews, a dancers' directory and more.
  • Aziza Sa'id's Middle Eastern Belly Dance Site - This website is filled with great info including an F.A.Q. on various dance-related topics, poetry, language sources and more.
  • The Hip Circle - On-line magazine with articles written by dancers and musicians.
  • The Gilded Serpent - On-line magazine with articles written by dancers and musicians.
  • Radio Bastet - On-line radio show featuring vintage belly dance music.
  • Music Axis - On-line video clips of belly dancers and Middle Eastern pop stars.
  • Dance Day Greeting Cards - Celebrate Dance Day on January 9th by sending a Dance Day e-card.

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    My Instructors


  • Altagracia - Also known as The Caribbean Rose, Altagracia is New York's best known exponent of Spanish/Arabic fusion and the director of Caribbean Rose: Baile Latino Mundial.
  • Amel Tafsout - Multitalented dancer and choreographer of North African Maghreb dance, dance anthropologist, singer and storyteller.
  • Artemis Mourat - Dancer, instructor, historian and writer. Artemis is a major force in the continuation of Turkish style Oriental dance in the United States.
  • Aszmara - A brilliant dancer known for her unique style which blends Modern, Arabic and Turkish dances. Aszmara is a teacher of teachers.
  • Dalia Carella - A unique dancer and teacher. Dalia Carella is well-known as the creator of the Dunyavy Gypsy dance style.
  • Lulu Sabongi - A genius of a dancer and a very kind instructor. Lulu is from Brazil, but travels all over the world.
  • Nadia Moussa - An amazing performer, teacher, and choreographer. Nadia is the director and choreographer of The Nadia Moussa Dance Company and Cartouche and the creator of BlissDance: The Ecstatic Belly Dance Workout Video.
  • Rayhana - International dancer and a wonderful instructor based in New York.
  • Ranya - Multitalented singer, actress, writer and dancer. Ranya is known for her interpretation of the Egyptian style of dance. Ranya is the founder and artistic director of Maqamikaze Dance Theater.
  • Serena Wilson - The legendary dancer and instructor.
  • Suhaila Salimpour -
  • Yousry Sharif - World-renown master instructor of Egyptian dance.

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    More Dancers

  • Adry Svraka - A dancer in Hayward, CA
  • Amani - Lebanon's most beloved Oriental dancer.
  • Amara Al Amir - New York dancer, teacher and choreographer.
  • Anahid Sofian - Legendary dancer and belly dance pioneer.
  • Irida - Online shop, forum, web directory. Website is mostly in French with directory listings in French and English.
  • PURE (Public Urban Ritual Experiment) - PURE is made up of more than 30 dancers and musicians performing for healing and peace led by Kaeshi of Bellyqueen and Darshan of Gypsy Caravan.
  • Tahmina - Egyptian style dancer and intructor in the Gulf Coast area.

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    Dance Supplies

  • A'kai Silks - Divine dancing silks and silk clothing.
  • Nadiyah's Belly Dancing Supplies - Not just supplies, but also great articles written by dancers.
  • Topkapi Designs - Authentic Turkish belly dance costumes and supplies.
  • Turkish Emporium - Belly dance costumes and accessories.
  • Bosphorus Market - Elegant belly dance costumes produced in Turkey.
  • India Bazaar - An exclusive one stop online shopping portal from india.
  • Dahlal Internationale - Belly dance videos, music, costumes and more.
  • Aliah's Closet - Belly dance costumes, accessories and props.
  • Bellydance With K Boutique - Beautiful belly dance costumes at affordable prices.
  • Decotach - Versatile belly dance costumes that can be used as evening wear.

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    Miscellaneous Links


  • Egypt Today - Insightful Egyptian magazine about egyptian society and culture.
  • All Veggie Links - Everything about vegetarian lifestyle.
  • Four Winds Earth Chorus - An all-volunteer choral group created to help spread the awareness, practice and joy of sacred songs and chants.
  • International Vegetarian Union - Not for profit world wide organization whose primary goal is to promote vegetarianism. Includes recipes from around the world, archives of IVU magazine, and lots more.
  • Yoga International - Website for Yoga International magazine. Includes articles and a yoga teachers directory.
  • Yoga Journal - Yoga directories, articles, recipes and more.