The Practical Dancer

(a.k.a. “I couldn’t have said it better myself!”) There are many things that I am still learning. After scouting the Internet to research a...

About a year ago, as a door prize in a fan workshop, I won a gorgeous feather fan -- turquoise blue with peacock accents. I have wanted to ...

I put these in a post on orientaldancer and wanted to share them here, too. If you want to cover your tummy, here are some ideas. 1. Wear a...

You may have seen these on other middle eastern / belly dance / raqs sharki sites; but, it always seems to be quick list or product promotio...

“Wait,” you say, “I thought this was a costuming blog!” Well, it is; but, it is also a blog about organization and saving money. And, when ...

Our choices as to what we wear when we dance are personal, and they are a reflection of our personalities – our taste and our needs. When p...

The Christmas, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s day holiday inventories are fading; while St. Patrick’s day, Easter and Prom season are on the ri...