COMPLETE COSTUME: This typically consists of a beaded bra, matching belt, circle skirt, and a matching veil. The belt is usually attached to the top of the skirt. Depending on the costume-maker, there can also be matching beaded jewelry.

HIP SCARVES: Coin and fringe hip scarves are great practice tools. The scarf helps a dancer learn to move her hips correctly. They can also be used instead of belts in costuming.

ZILLS: In the 'traditional' American routine, the dancer wears finger cymbals and uses them in all the fast/medium songs. The dancer might also opt to use them during the slower songs, but often doesn't.

WHERE TO FIND THESE:
http://www.shira.net/links.htm
http://salomestent.tripod.com
http://www.dahlal.com
http://www.bosphorusbazaar.com
http://www.unicorn-bds.com
http://www.pinkgypsy.com
http://home.earthlink.net/~bellydance/index.html
http://www.chandras.com/
http://aladdinscave.uk.com
http://www.bellydanceshoppe.com/

WHERE TO FIND MUSIC:

http://www.shira.net/music.htm
http://www.aramusic.com/
http://www.visionarydance.com/IandI.html
http://www.visionarydance.com/bazaarcat.html
http://www.discoverbellydance.net/music.html
http://6arab.com
http://www.mazika.com/eindex.html
http://www.hossamramzy.com/ramzyhome

(Egyptian Dance Music: Hossam Ramzy)
http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com

(Meditative Dance Music: Omar FarukTekbilek)

Created by Tina Yen and Jennifer Schwarzkopf

Computer Science 110

Last modified 12/07/05