Davina

Davina

Davina ~ Dawn Devine is a belly dance costume designer, dance instructor and author of more than a dozen publications on Middle Eastern dance.

The Jewelry Bra – Weekend Belly Dance Costume Project

Hello Gang, Throughout the month of October, I’m finishing up costuming projects for the upcoming book, “Becoming a Belly Dancer: From Student to Stage.”  Chapter 8 of the book is dedicated to weekend costuming projects.  Many students, hobbyiest, and troupe…

5 Reads for a Lazy Fall Afternoon

Fall is here, and there is nothing quite as satisfying as cuddling up with a cup of hot apple cider, a comfy blanket and an interesting book.  Over the summer, I’ve been collaborating on an upcoming book entitled, “Becoming a…

The Magic of Black, White, and Grey

For the past six months, I’ve been using a makeup styling technique taught to me in a workshop by Sara Shrapnell, author of Teaching Belly Dance, and my co-author on the upcoming, Becoming a Belly Dancer: From Student to Stage.…

Embellished Bras – Birthday Sale 2015

Hello Gang! September is my birthday month and to celebrate, I’ve put my best selling book, Embellished Bras on sale over on my Etsy store.  Through September 31, 2015, this book is on sale for the lowest price ever –…

Musings Belly Dance Performances: Past and Future

In 2011 I was invited to a student recital show in Palo Alto, California hosted by the lovely *Setareh* and featuring her classes, drop-in-troupe, and friends.  The Palo Alto Arts Center had this lovely stage for us to play on,…