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Hi there! Glad to be back in the forum :) I just enrolled for the first time in tribal belly dance here in Christchurch, NZ, and was thinking of joining the group dance in the hafla where we have to follow the dance moves of the leader and each of us has the chance to become leader. Music is...

I dont know if this has been posted here but I was mesmerized by Giselle's cane dance in London. Here it is: Giselle Belly Dancer: Belly Dance London 1 - Video or search in Metacafe site : Giselle belly dance London

I am amazed by this product. I have the loose ones from L'Oreal and another from Maybelline. They provided the brush. Question for all ye mineral make-up experts. What are the techniques in applying the powder foundation so they are so evened out? I sometimes have trouble with evening it...

Here is a powerful statement on Al Jazeera television by Wafa Sultan, an Arab-American psychologist from Los Angeles . CastUP: 1050 wafa sultan final-4 Does the Koran really say those things against people from other faiths or is it just wrong interpretation of the zealots? What she says...

Hi! :D What are the best beginner and intermediate/advanced BD instructional videos in the market now? The present videos I have are Kathy Smith-Ansuya which is my favorite, Neena and Veena Fitness BD which I find okay but somewhat boring and a Filipino BD video which is just so-so. I want to...

Sisters and bros, my dermatologist very highly recommends La Vendi Skin Products and she said it's made in Australia. Have you tried or heard about this? Hope you can share information. Here is their website. LaVendi SkinTech Thank you :D Angela

Hi sisters! :D Finally, I my first ever belly dance costume is done! Yipeee! Well, my original design wasn't followed (bead design, bias skirt, etc.), a few alterations were made, my veil is a bit small and now I find the fringes of my head piece too long. It was a worrisome journey but I...

I think this instructional video is incredible! :shok: I love Ansuya's dancing and costumes! The only videos I have are Neena and Veena's basic videos and a nice belly dance video by Filipina belly dancers. But Kathy Smith - Ansuya's one is just waaaaaay marvelous! What do you think about the...

What do you use on your face? What, for you, helps in minimizing wrinkles and eyebags? I use L'Oreal Revitalift every night, Stieva-A (Tretinoin) three nights a week and for daytime, Oil of Olay with SPF because it's light - it's so hot and humid in my country! My wrinkles were more...

It is interesting to see what goes on in other countries, aside from mine :D Based on what I know, have gathered and observed, I would have wanted H. Clinton to win the Democrats' nomination. Now that it's Obama who won, I think I would vote for Obama, if I were an American. Republican VP...

What sensual and seductive belly dance songs would you recommend to one who wants to surprise her husband in private with a belly dance on his birthday? What interesting (not boring) belly dance songs you suggest for a birthday party? One that will later get the audience wanting to participate...

Finally decided on a design and color for my costume, after so much indecisiveness. Talked with the fashion designer earlier today. My costume will be red and gold with a little black. I'm olive-skinned and narrow hipped. Any suggestions? What kinds of beads/sequins would look elegant here...

Hi! ;) Do you have any ideas how to make fringes? What are the different materials we could use as fringes? I'm curious, are those tassels of curtains I see in the costumes in the websites? Thank you! Angela a.k.a. Mallak el Yasmin

I'm so curious. What comprises your belly dance class? What is it like? I wonder if most classes are the same. The ones I have attended here have the following: 1) Very short warm up and stretching 2) Belly dance drills 3) Choreography (some can have too many steps which I cannot follow...

Hi! :D What colors would suit an olive-skinned girl in a belly dance costume? I easily get tanned when exposed to the sun even for a short while so I want to choose the right colors for skirts, etc. and of course my first ever belly dance real costume. I wonder if gold would suit me...

Hi! Do you have any suggestions on how to make the hips look wider in costumes? My hips , as well as the rest of my body, look narrow in front. I think creating the illusion of wider hips might also make my hip movements more pronounced :D I will have my first ever belly dance costume made...

Hi! :) For a beginner and also intermediate bd student, do you have any suggestions for a program of daily belly dancing practice drills to improve my bd? I'd like to practice at home when I'm not having my belly dance lessons. Have to look for music for it! I have read in another thread...

Guys, do you know of any links for male belly dance costumes like those with a vest and harem pants? Something that would make him look like a sheikh. Sheiks wear the gown and headdress, right? Oh, I don't know anymore! If I go to a costume party wearing a belly dancing outfit, my man and I...

Girls, is there a fixed veil size? Or will it depend on how tall I am and how long my arms are? I'm around 5'3 to 5'4 and 100pounds. I think I have long arms, just don't know the measurements. Seriously thinking of having my first nice belly dance costume made here where impressive labor is...

Do you know of any movies featuring belly dances? I would like to watch! :D Is it in the movie 'Cleopatra' starring Elizabeth Taylor?