TAVA'S ARTICLES
* "One Teacher's Opinion: Sliding Fees for Class", from Middle Eastern Dance New England
* "Dancing with My Daughter", written by Tava's mother, Mary
* Thank You Shakira
* The Sisterhood of the Troupe
BELLYDANCE VENDORS & DANCER RESOURCES
* www.silkdancer.com - Website for NY-based dancer, Shaula, with gorgeous hand-dyed veils and additional dance attire.
*www.lrosedesigns.com - Website for custom-made dancewear and accessories.
* www.bellydancenewengland.com - A comprehensive website with infomration on teachers, classes and bellydance events in New England.
* www.shira.net - A fantastic resource for dancers, including explanations of movements, rhythms, and historical information regarding bellydance.
* www.samirashuruk.com - Baltimore-based dancer with very informative website. Look for articles, links, and other helpful resources.
* www.amyraks.com - Dancer and videographer for bellydance
* www.turquoiseintl.com - Vendor carrying high quality finger cymbals and other dance accessories.
* www.shimmyshimmy.com - Vendor with dance accessories and props.
* www.maqam.com - This site has a huge selection of Middle Eastern music, DVD's and more.
* www.BellydanceCostumes.com - Vendor of Middle Eastern bellydance costumes.
* www.Decotach.com - Beautiful custom-made bellydance costumes and accessories, based in Queens, NY.
* www.shakemyday.com - Dancer and photographer Sarah Skinner's website.
*www.bhuz.com - Online bellydance community with a section for costume swaping, resources for students and professional dancers, and much more.
SUGGESTED READING & LISTENING
* www.sacreddancer.com : Awakening Spirituality Through Movement and Ritual, by Iris J. Stewart
* The Belly Dance Book : Rediscovering the Oldest Dance, by Tazz Richards (Editor), Kajira Djoumahna (Introduction)
*40 days and 1001 Nights: Tamalyn Dallal writes of her journey through the Islamic world
* www.zaghareet.com - Middle Eastern arts and culture magazine
* www.carmine.com - NYC-based multi-instrumentalist with great CD's for listening, dancing and instruction.
* www.Raquy.com - NYC-based musician with great CD's for listening, dancing and instruction.
CD RECOMMENDATIONS
- Naked (Raquy & The Cavemen) - Drums, drums and more drums. I have been using many of these tracks for the drum solo portion of my sets.
- Raqs El Qamar (Chris Marashlian) - Beautiful and traditional music, arranged as complete dance routines (from a short 7 minute set to a full 20 minute set), plus three excellent bonus tracks.
- The Masters of Bellydance Music (various artists) - This CD features classics every dancer should know such as Aziza, and Enta Omri.
- Princess of Cairo (Ali Hamouda) - A classic and must-have for any dancer
- Ahsas (Solace) - Great for floorwork, (thanks to Aszmara for the recommendation)
- Sultan's Secret Door (Burhan Ocal) - Beautiful traditional-style Turkish music for listening and dancing
- Niyaz (Niyaz) - Slower tempo and modern, great for floorwork
- Bellydance Superstars (Various artists) - Blend of traditional and contemporary songs for dancing
- An American in Istanbul (Scott Wilson & Co.) - My favorite of Le Figaro's own Scott Wilson, includes many traditional favorites
- Bellydance Overdrive (Turbo Tabla) - Very modern, great for nightclub performances
- Talakik (Hakim) - My personal favorite of Hakim's extensive recordings
- One Truth (Omar Faruk Tekbilek) - An interesting blend of mystical, Turkish and "New Age." A very talented musician.
BELLYDANCE INSTRUCTORS & PERFORMERS
* www.enchantressofbioluminosity.com - Website for NYC based Andrea Beeman (aka Andrea Anwar), teacher, choreographer and performer of middle eastern dance. (Tava's main teacher and mentor).
* www.aszmara.com - Master teacher, choreographer and performer Aszmara. Aszmara dances throughout NYC, Westchester and Southern CT.
* www.casbahdance.org - Master teacher and performer Morocco. Morocco also writes extensively on the origins of middle eastern dance.
* www.elenalentini.com- Master dancer, teacher and choreographer Elena Lentini.
* www.careesah.com - Teacher and performer.
* www.adinasblessings.com - Teacher and performer in the Milford area.
* www.joydances.com - Teacher and performer (Tribal Fusion) in the New Haven area.
* www.bellyqueen.com - Website for Bellyqueen. Co-founder Kaeshi Chai. Kaeshi occasionally teaches in CT.
* www.riskallah.com - Master teacher, performer & choreographer Dolores Matzen (aka Riskallah Riyad) in the Danbury area. Dolores also sponsors intensive dance workshops with world-renowned instructors.
* www.nooradancer.citymax.com - Website for Noora (owner of Decotach).
Miscellaneous & Fun
* www.OnYourFeet.net - Certified reflexologist and friend, Alissa Arakelian
* Connecticut Wedding Reception Planning - Wedding Reports.com is a great resource for all aspects of wedding planning.
* www.marcialouis.com - A fellow entertainer and one of my students, "Beautiful Marcia" has great music for children.
* www.dazzlestudios.com - Fun hand-made jewelry, for which Tava is the "throat model."
* This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Contact information for Celia Niles, event coordinator/caterer who offers Middle Eastern themed parties (based in Westport, CT).
* www.modernmehndi.com - Beautiful original mehndi designs by local artist Collen Flannery.
* "One Teacher's Opinion: Sliding Fees for Class", from Middle Eastern Dance New England
* "Dancing with My Daughter", written by Tava's mother, Mary
* Thank You Shakira
* The Sisterhood of the Troupe
BELLYDANCE VENDORS & DANCER RESOURCES
* www.silkdancer.com - Website for NY-based dancer, Shaula, with gorgeous hand-dyed veils and additional dance attire.
*www.lrosedesigns.com - Website for custom-made dancewear and accessories.
* www.bellydancenewengland.com - A comprehensive website with infomration on teachers, classes and bellydance events in New England.
* www.shira.net - A fantastic resource for dancers, including explanations of movements, rhythms, and historical information regarding bellydance.
* www.samirashuruk.com - Baltimore-based dancer with very informative website. Look for articles, links, and other helpful resources.
* www.amyraks.com - Dancer and videographer for bellydance
* www.turquoiseintl.com - Vendor carrying high quality finger cymbals and other dance accessories.
* www.shimmyshimmy.com - Vendor with dance accessories and props.
* www.maqam.com - This site has a huge selection of Middle Eastern music, DVD's and more.
* www.BellydanceCostumes.com - Vendor of Middle Eastern bellydance costumes.
* www.Decotach.com - Beautiful custom-made bellydance costumes and accessories, based in Queens, NY.
* www.shakemyday.com - Dancer and photographer Sarah Skinner's website.
*www.bhuz.com - Online bellydance community with a section for costume swaping, resources for students and professional dancers, and much more.
SUGGESTED READING & LISTENING
* www.sacreddancer.com : Awakening Spirituality Through Movement and Ritual, by Iris J. Stewart
* The Belly Dance Book : Rediscovering the Oldest Dance, by Tazz Richards (Editor), Kajira Djoumahna (Introduction)
*40 days and 1001 Nights: Tamalyn Dallal writes of her journey through the Islamic world
* www.zaghareet.com - Middle Eastern arts and culture magazine
* www.carmine.com - NYC-based multi-instrumentalist with great CD's for listening, dancing and instruction.
* www.Raquy.com - NYC-based musician with great CD's for listening, dancing and instruction.
CD RECOMMENDATIONS
- Naked (Raquy & The Cavemen) - Drums, drums and more drums. I have been using many of these tracks for the drum solo portion of my sets.
- Raqs El Qamar (Chris Marashlian) - Beautiful and traditional music, arranged as complete dance routines (from a short 7 minute set to a full 20 minute set), plus three excellent bonus tracks.
- The Masters of Bellydance Music (various artists) - This CD features classics every dancer should know such as Aziza, and Enta Omri.
- Princess of Cairo (Ali Hamouda) - A classic and must-have for any dancer
- Ahsas (Solace) - Great for floorwork, (thanks to Aszmara for the recommendation)
- Sultan's Secret Door (Burhan Ocal) - Beautiful traditional-style Turkish music for listening and dancing
- Niyaz (Niyaz) - Slower tempo and modern, great for floorwork
- Bellydance Superstars (Various artists) - Blend of traditional and contemporary songs for dancing
- An American in Istanbul (Scott Wilson & Co.) - My favorite of Le Figaro's own Scott Wilson, includes many traditional favorites
- Bellydance Overdrive (Turbo Tabla) - Very modern, great for nightclub performances
- Talakik (Hakim) - My personal favorite of Hakim's extensive recordings
- One Truth (Omar Faruk Tekbilek) - An interesting blend of mystical, Turkish and "New Age." A very talented musician.
BELLYDANCE INSTRUCTORS & PERFORMERS
* www.enchantressofbioluminosity.com - Website for NYC based Andrea Beeman (aka Andrea Anwar), teacher, choreographer and performer of middle eastern dance. (Tava's main teacher and mentor).
* www.aszmara.com - Master teacher, choreographer and performer Aszmara. Aszmara dances throughout NYC, Westchester and Southern CT.
* www.casbahdance.org - Master teacher and performer Morocco. Morocco also writes extensively on the origins of middle eastern dance.
* www.elenalentini.com- Master dancer, teacher and choreographer Elena Lentini.
* www.careesah.com - Teacher and performer.
* www.adinasblessings.com - Teacher and performer in the Milford area.
* www.joydances.com - Teacher and performer (Tribal Fusion) in the New Haven area.
* www.bellyqueen.com - Website for Bellyqueen. Co-founder Kaeshi Chai. Kaeshi occasionally teaches in CT.
* www.riskallah.com - Master teacher, performer & choreographer Dolores Matzen (aka Riskallah Riyad) in the Danbury area. Dolores also sponsors intensive dance workshops with world-renowned instructors.
* www.nooradancer.citymax.com - Website for Noora (owner of Decotach).
Miscellaneous & Fun
* www.OnYourFeet.net - Certified reflexologist and friend, Alissa Arakelian
* Connecticut Wedding Reception Planning - Wedding Reports.com is a great resource for all aspects of wedding planning.
* www.marcialouis.com - A fellow entertainer and one of my students, "Beautiful Marcia" has great music for children.
* www.dazzlestudios.com - Fun hand-made jewelry, for which Tava is the "throat model."
* This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - Contact information for Celia Niles, event coordinator/caterer who offers Middle Eastern themed parties (based in Westport, CT).
* www.modernmehndi.com - Beautiful original mehndi designs by local artist Collen Flannery.
