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| Belly dance is a Western term for a traditional Arab dance genre known as raqs sharqi (Arabic: literally "oriental dance") or sometimes raqs baladi (Arabic: literally "dance of country", and so "folk" dance). It is also sometimes called "Middle Eastern Dance" or the "Arabic Dance" in the United States, "danse du ventre". Native to the Middle East, and now popular worldwide, belly dance takes many different regional forms, both in costume and dance style, indicating that distinctive dance moves may have been transported to these regions and incorporated with local dance styles. |
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Ankle Bell
Primarily worn by Indian dancers on their ankles or wrists to accent their movements. You can also hang them on your drums. |
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Dance Belt, Brass
Belly dance belt accessory that makes all the difference in the movement and sound when you dance the Belly Dance. |
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Dance Belt, Nickeled Brass
Reflects light beautifully and provides a pleasing sound. Add sparkle to any belly dance costume! Great for beginners and professionals alike. |
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Dance Coins
For use as a Belly dance accessory or renaissance reenactment. |
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Finger Cymbal
Also know as Zills. Finger Cymbals (Arabic: "Sagat" or "Sunouj;" Turkish: "Zills"; Persian: "Zang") are popularly played by dancers on both the cabaret and the concert stage. The intricate musical patterns they create and their sparkling sound quality make the cymbals indispensable to Middle Eastern music. |
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Qarkabeb
The Qarkabeb are Moroccan iron castanets of the Gnawa people. Like most hand cymbals, there are two for each hand. |
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