*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 ~*~ Zil Pattern: Slow 3-5-3 Zil Pattern: Medium 3-5-3 Zil Pattern: Fast 3-5-3 ~*~ Zil Pattern: Slow 3-3-5 Zil Pattern: Fast 3-3-5 ~*~ Zil Pattern: 3-5-1-3 ~*~ 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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