As an intermediate level dancer and member of this class you may need to own the following kit for performances:

• 1 chiffon circle skirt
• 1 matching veil – oblong or shaped
• 1 heavily beaded or coined hipscarf
• 1 bolero & belt set
• 1 straight Baladi dress, galabiya or thob with sleeves
• 1 Black top/body/leotard with sleeves
• 1 set of sagat (finger cymbals)
• 1 stick or cane

As an intermediate level performer you might also want:

• 1 sequinned bra & belt set
• 1 skirt with flared panels (fishtail)
• 1 flesh coloured bodystocking

Makeup for performances should include:

• Black mascara
• Black eyeliner
• Dark eyeshadow in browns & greys
• Light eyeshadow in creams, silvers or iridescent colours
• Good foundation that covers well
• Good powder to reduce shine
• Rouge
• Strong coloured lipstick (needn’t be red, corals and pinks can be easier to wear)

Suppliers:

There are many suppliers. Here are some in the UK:

Farida Costumes: www.faridadance.com Tel: 0191 519 0305 (9-5 Mon-Fri)

Aladdins Cave: www.aladdinscave.com Tel: 01691 624 380 (9-5 Mon-Fri)

Wiggle It: www.wiggleit.org Tel: 01255 479 752

Whirling Dervish: www.whirling-dervish.co.uk Tel: 0161 788 9846

The Dancers World:  www.thedancersworld.com Tel: 07946 008 880

Hipdrop:  www.hipdrop.co.uk  Tel:  01603 898 655

Little Egypt:  www.littleegypt.biz  Tel: 01923 211 572

Moonstone Bellydance:  www.moonstonebellydance.com  Tel: 07877 116 680

Sarah-I Designs:  www.sarahai.co.uk