Links

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shira.net belly dance Shira's website must come at the top of any list of bellydance links - everything you ever wanted to know about belly dancing but didn't know who to ask!

Australian Links

Australian Belly Dance Directory, - Annabella's well-known Aussie directory.

The Australian Belly Dance Calendar - a what's on for Australia run by Badra de Noir (Kayla)

Aleemah's Dream - for beautiful bead and sequin applique and quality Egyptian fringe.

Bellydance WA - I'm amazed at how many wonderful activities our WA sisters have happening - including workshops by dancers like Jillina. I'm contemplating a Perth belly dancing holiday!

Bellydance Oasis - the essential magazine for all things belly dance in Australia

DanceSurance - insurance is vital for all dance teachers these days, and this company is run by dancers for dancers!

Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival - The premier event of the Sydney belly dance calendar, held annually in May.

International Links

In Search of the Origins of Belly Dance - I see so many origin myths circulating around the internet. None of them are proven and most of them are wrong. This is a terrific, even-handed article that explores the alternatives.

Shawshara.com - Translations of Arabic songs, for all those who want to know what they're dancing to!

BellyDance.org - Belly Dance DVDs, History, Photos, Events and More!

Living Belly Dance - Our South African sister, Justine, has lots of interesting articles on the art of belly dance. Recommended!

North Carolina Belly Dance has a good selection of international links as well as Nth Carolina info.

Bellydancing DVDivas - a blog of belly dancing DVD reviews.