Bellydance is a Western term for Middle Eastern dance. There are many names for this beautiful dance form; Raqs Sharqi, Raks Sharki, Dance Orientale, Oriental Dance, and more.
Bellydance has many styles and genres and is filled with history. Bellydance has evolved to include many Americanized styles including; Tribal, Tribal Fusion, ATS/ITS, World Fusion, and more. These styles use some movements and elements of traditional Middle Eastern dance aka Bellydance, then fused with other dance style elements and movements. The more traditional styles include; American Classic Bellydance, Egyptian Bellydance, Turkish Bellydance, and more.
Bellydance has many styles and genres and is filled with history. Bellydance has evolved to include many Americanized styles including; Tribal, Tribal Fusion, ATS/ITS, World Fusion, and more. These styles use some movements and elements of traditional Middle Eastern dance aka Bellydance, then fused with other dance style elements and movements. The more traditional styles include; American Classic Bellydance, Egyptian Bellydance, Turkish Bellydance, and more.
Bellydance Costuming, Accessories, Music and Zills/Finger Cymbals
Mahira's favorite zills www.saroyanzils.com
Costumes, veils, accessories, separates, and more www.dahlal.com
Mesh Bellycovers and leotards sugarpetals.com
Mesh Bellycovers flamencodiva.com/flamencodiva/Bodysuits.html
Music www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com
Separates, music, accessories and more www.turquoiseintl.com
Here's a great blog (Mahira was interviewed on this blog) Mom4Hire
Mahira with her students at the Cody Rood fundraiser
Mahira & her student troupe Mirage, performed at a fundraiser for Cody Rood.
He is a wonderful young man.
(Fundraising page is now closed.)
