Pink Gypsy

Penny over at the Pink Gypsy updated my listing. It's here: http://www.pinkgypsy.com/fayme/zelena.htm Make sure you refresh your browser to see the new updates. If you've wanted to take belly dancing but had no idea how to find a local teacher, her site provides links to many resources, so pop over and see what's in your neighborhood.

Seeing Spots

Source: raks-sharki.com via Theodora on Pinterest

Love this costume. The spots remind me of Flamenco dresses. This is Sandra. She will be teaching for M.E.C.D.A. at the convention.

Twisted Gypsy

Twisted Gypsy performing at Festival of the Rose last Saturday. I was too far away to get good photos, but at least these are better than nothing.

Self Acceptance

Source: criticaldieteticsblog.org via Kitt on Pinterest

HIgh Pony Tail With Hair Extensions Tutorial

This high pony tail is a great look for belly dancing.

Amazing Belly Dancer in Leopard Print and Red Costume

I thought this dancer was so talented and gorgeous, and I said to myself, "I bet in the comments someone is going to be hating on her." Belly dancing seems to be so polarizing and some of the comments are so ridiculous.  Why oh why did I read the comments? A few people give a very condescending 'well, I thought she was kinda good, but you should go watch so and so, now that girl can dance." One guy said, "Look at that jawline, must be a man." Seriously? What an idiot. Anyway, you can judge for yourself.  If I never see another belly dancer again, I'd still die happy knowing I saw her, even if it was only on YouTube.



And her costume is to die for. It fits her like a second skin. And she won a major contest. Who do YouTube commentors think they are anyway? If I had $10,000 to hire 10 dancers for a show and each one got $1000. then she'd be my headliner.

Bead Fever

Inexpensive beads I got from Walmart today.

Expensive Delica beads I got from Fire Mountain Gems today.

Like many belly dancers, I suffer from bead fever. I just can't resist the little suckers.
Today I got my Delicas in the mail. I call them the Legos of beads, because they are so uniform, they improve the look of anything you weave out of beads. These are spendy, and will be used only for things like loom beading, peyote (gourd) stitch and brick stitch. I can use the run-of-the-mill beads for other things like stringing necklaces, or freeform embroidery.