Making Masks
Hello Gang – Whew – the world is really going through it right now! Over the past seven days, I’ve been making masks. Lots of masks. For my circle of family and friends to wear when taking fitness walks or…
Davina
Davina ~ Dawn Devine is a belly dance costume designer, dance instructor and author of more than a dozen publications on Middle Eastern dance.
7 Bellydance Costuming Tasks to do During a Down Time
As I write this in March of 2020, virtually the entire world has gone into quarantine as a preventative health measure. With a bit more free time, you can now do some of those pesky chores that always seem to…
Six Hand-Sewing Essentials for Belly Dancers
Every performing dancer should have a sewing kit handy for doing minor repairs, replacing hooks and eyes, and putting in fresh lining pieces to their belt. Although I’m a professional seamstress, I find myself always reaching for a small box…
Makeup Swaps – Replacing old products
Hello Gang! Over the last three months, I’ve been slowly winnowing down my makeup kit. I’m not a makeup artist, nor am I a beauty guru. Instead, I’m just your average belly dancer over the age of 50 who needs…
Wooden Practice Finger Cymbals on Etsy
Hand Turned Wooden Cymbals – On Sale Now I’m pleased to share that I was successful in persuading my brother into adding wooden practice cymbals to his Etsy store! These practice cymbals are hand-turned from pine in Joe’s studio. He’s…