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Sakkara, Baden-Baden Germany

Hello Gang,

I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Germany, but suddenly, I’m inspired to go. I have recently found the most visually delicious belly dance catalog I’ve ever seen. Sakkara is a premiere belly dance costume shop in Baden-Baden, Germany, and offers what appears to be a vast collection of amazing costumes, accessories, jewelry and supplies for dancers. Their website has all their contact information and is loaded with images.  But what I’m really enjoying is their high-quality catalog. The models are lovely, well photographed and wearing gorgeous costumes. Check it out!  ~ Dawn Devine ~ Davina

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Davina’s Performances from 2010

Hello Gang,

Several people have written, asking if I had any recent performance video available.   In 2010, I lost about 70lbs and spent the year wearing “soft costumes.”  A fantastic body stocking, The Alexandria from Dahlal International’s Off the Nile collection, a pant and top combo and amazing tie-dye veil from L. Rose Designs, and a pair of purple tribal pants with a couple of hip wraps from Lunatic Fringe.  Enjoy!  ~ Davina

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Belly Dance General Publications

Cairo Belly Dance Video from National Geographic

Hello Dancers and Costumers,

Today I’ve returned to my desk after attending Rakkasah West in Richmond California. I really had a great time enjoying the performances, shopping the dealers and reconnecting with dance friends near and far. Before I sit down to write my Rakkasah Trend Report for 2011, I thought I would take a moment to share with you a really good little video clip from National Geographic.  In an effort to record the cultures of the world, National Geographic has made a series of video clips available on the web featuring such culturally rich ethnographic arts such as music, dance and theater.    I found this clip on Belly Dance in Cairo captures the sentiment of what is happening over there in the world of dance.  Check it out!

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It’s in the Bag – Packing for Dance Class

It's in the Bag by Davina in the MECDA newsletter

Hello Gang!

I’m so pleased to share some fun news.  One of my articles was published in the MECDA newsletter.  I think they did a fabulous job with the artistic layout and design! www.mecda.org

Davina's Article "It's in the Bag" from the MECDA newsletter

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Fun Half Sole Shoes

Have you seen the new line of Funky Diva Half Sole Shoes?   I found them over on Discount Dance Supply and think they are fun, funky and really practical. Discount dance is carrying two styles with floral and heart motifs inspired by tattoo art like.  Comfy mesh with a sprinkle of rhinestones and a padded sole, for comfort when spinning.  These would be fun for practice and performance.   I’ve used Discount Dance to purchase many of the shoes in my personal wardrobe.  Some of my favorites include a pair of black character shoes from Block which are a go-to Flamenco-fusion style pieces and a pair of black dance sneakers from Leo that I wear when teaching dance and performing more funky fusion pieces.  If you are in the market for dance shoes, I highly recommend a visit to their store.