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*Student Resources*

Hi everyone! I've created an easily accessible page for student resources. It is my hope that, as you grow as a dancer and explore and enjoy Middle Eastern dance that the resources on these pages will serve you well!

This page includes items that I've created such as step-by-step costuming tutorials, DVD reviews, informational articles, and play-along finger cymbal rhythm files. I've also included archives of my "Sarasota Shimmies" Newsletter. Don't forget to check my links page for a listing of other informational pages, vendors, teachers, and more. Enjoy!!


~*~Articles & Handouts~*~

New Students' Handout: Introduction to Belly Dance

New Students' Handout: 15 Questions About Belly Dance

Finger Cymbals: An Introduction

Costume Resources & Links

Easy Accent Skirt Pattern



~*~DVD Reviews~*~

Bellydance for Core Fitness by Ayshe

Bellydance with Zils by Elesa Andros

Drills! Drills! Drills! by Michelle Joyce

Fluid Precision by Kassar

Pop Lock and Shimmy by Michelle Joyce

Secrets of the Stage 1 by Michelle Joyce

Sensual Bellydance by Blanca



~*~"Sarasota Shimmies" Newsletter~*~

September 2008
May 2008
February 2008
November 2007
August 2007
June 2007
April 2007

Please note: The originals are much nicer!
For some reason, the accent colors aren't showing up
but if you'd like to see them, register for my Newsletter.



~*~Zil Rhythms and Patterns~*~

Click on the links below to hear a "play along & practice" track!

Zil Pattern: Slow 3's
Zil Pattern: Fast 3's
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Zil Pattern: Slow 3-5-3
Zil Pattern: Medium 3-5-3
Zil Pattern: Fast 3-5-3
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Zil Pattern: Slow 3-3-5
Zil Pattern: Fast 3-3-5
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Zil Pattern: 3-5-1-3
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Zil Pattern: Beledi
Zil Pattern: Slow Beledi


~*~Costume Tutorials~*~

Click on the image links below to see step-by-step guides
on how to make each costume piece!


Covering a Costume Bra


Sleeveless Ghawazee Coat


Easy Cirlce Skirt


Shirt into Peasant Shirt


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