Mona Al Said in Assiut
If you’ve been following my blog, you will know that I have a deep and abiding love for assiut cloth. My research began in college and continued for more than 15 years until it burst forth as my book, “The…
Davina
Davina ~ Dawn Devine is a belly dance costume designer, dance instructor and author of more than a dozen publications on Middle Eastern dance.
Costume Design Approach: Line and Cluster
There are many strategies for designing belly dance costume bra and belt sets. One design approach I use often I like to call the “Line and Cluster.” In this technique, I begin with a flexible, but linear design element, such…
Studio Davina – Cutting Arsenal pt. 1
Studio Davina Sewing Tool Kit, Pt. 1 Cutting Arsenal In the next few posts, I’m going to take you through some of the tools I simply cannot do without! I’m starting with cutting tools, as my students often ask, “what…
Amabella Magazine V0 is Ready to Read!
It is my supreme pleasure to introduce my latest publishing project, Amabella Magazine. I’m so excited to share our introductory issue! This is a free digital magazine aimed for belly dancers at every stage in their journey. Amabella means “beautiful…
Five tips: Belly Dance Makeup for Photography
Hello Gang! Belly dancers at every level strive to document their journey through dance. Amateurs can get by with selfies, phone snap shots, and hand-held video. However, if you want to up your dance game and how you’re perceived by…