Edited by Tazz Richards
The Belly Dance Book is a much needed resource guide for students, teachers, professional dancers and anyone interested in history, spirituality or theater.
Where did belly dance come from? What is the best stage make up for you? Was there really a Dance of the Seven Veils? How do you dance with a snake? What is American Tribal Style? How do you design a costume? Who were the Blue People?
An international ensemble of top belly dance writers gives insight to the history and current culture of the Oldest Dance.
With four costume projects for harem pants, dance bra, choli and handkerchief skirt.
Special introduction by Kajira Djoumahna, author of The Tribal Bible.
| History |
Morocco (Carolina Varga Dinicu), Elizabeth Artemis Mourat, and Aischa (Dr. Barbara Lüscher of Switzerland) |
| Current Events | Afsana (Virpi Virtanen of Finland), Zenuba and Tarik Malik |
| Spirit | Shira and Yemaya |
| Snakes | Suzanne Shakti Copeland and Marguerite E. Kusuhara |
| Props | Shira |
| Costumes | Dina The Costume Goddess |
| Jewelry | Michelle Morrison |
| Make Up | Meleah and Sally Phillips |
| Music | Mary Ellen Donald and Shira |
| Stage and Business | Shira and Aziza Sa'id |
Hundreds of photos and illustrations!
Recommendations for great books, music, videos and websites!
With a glossary, index and source directory featuring over 150 dancers
and dance related professionals.
208 pages, B/W
Full color cover
Trim: 8 1/2" x 11"
Retail: $18.50 (US)
