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Belly Dance

Belly Dance is a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen. This traditional dance has gained considerable popularity in the western world as well. As with any other traditional dance, belly dancing too requires a typical costume to enhance the entire feel, look and flavor of the dance. Belly dancing accessories and costumes are commonly available at online stores, catalogs as well as teachers.

The single most important item of the costume comprises of the hip adornment, which helps to define and accentuate the hip movement. This is the belly dancing hip scarf or hip wrap and the belly dancing coin belt. The hip wraps are made with glass beads, which are breakable. It is therefore advisable to exercise caution especially for amateurs.

There are many styles of belly dance costumes. Belly dance costumes comprise of long skirts or/and "harem" pants. The skirts could feature long or short slits for easier leg movement and are usually designed to be low waisted to expose the abdomen completely. The most widely recognized and preferred belly dance costume is the modern 'cabaret' style, which consists of many possible variations of a floor length skirt fitted on the hips (and/or harem pants), a hip belt, and a bejeweled or decorated bra top.

Another popular costume style is the 'American Tribal Belly dance' which comprises of multiple layers of heavy ethnic fabrics and jewelry for an ethnic/fusion/Gypsy look. The upper bodice or bra top is heavily decorated with glitters and sequins. Similarly a matching or contrasting hip belt is worn over the skirt or pant to complete the look. The belt could also feature long tassel-like strands in vibrant colors. Usually a belly dancing veil is also used in matching or contrasting colors. The harem pants could be ruffled, sheer or non-sheer. The decorated bras could be heavily or moderately sequined or beaded in glittering colors. They could also feature copper, silver or gold colored coins to enhance the appeal of the costume. The veils could be plain, mottled, or heavily ornate and available in many types of fabrics and colors. A wide variety of designs, fabrics and colors are available in this category of costumes. It is best to have a look at a few belly dancing costume pictures or dance DVDs before deciding on what you would want to order.

You can buy bellydance dresses at our site for belly dance costumes and belly dancing outfits. Please check out our range of ethnic and tribal wear, coming directly from the master craftsmen of India. These costumes, belly dance scarves, veils, shawls, stoles and dresses are a perfect match with your hand-crafted jewelry for belly dancing requirements.