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Instructional/Performance Videos:

Costumes, Videos and More:

Dahlal International
Full Costumes, Bra & Belt Sets, Videos, & Accessories

L. Rose Designs
Silk and Velvet Creations: Gypsy Tops and Skirts

Topkapi Designs LTD
Full Costumes, Bra & Belt Sets

Glitzy Gypsy
Gypsy and Cabaret

Nahari's Silk Veils
Solid color & custom blended Veils

Pyramid Imports
Costumes and Hip Scarves

King of the Nile
A great selection of tops, skirts, harem pants, scarves, etc. at reasonable prices

Turkish Corner
Hip scarves, harem pants, sheer skirts, chiffon veils and starter bra & belt sets at very reasonable prices

Local New England Vendors:

Sassy Sparkles Eye Kandy Distributors
The colors are beautiful and will make your eyes even more gorgeous!
Sassy Sparkles ~ Samantha and Louis Selig
154 Brown Street, Tewksbury MA
617-869-9166 or email

Silk Veils by Hadarah Beautiful hand-dyed custom silk veils by Hadarah of Maine

Anatolia Imports presents:
Dance Oasis
Store and Studio: Hip Scarves, Bra & Belt Sets, Skirts, Veils, Silk Veils, Zils, Jewelry, Music, Videos, Bellydance Costumes, Accessories, Audio Tapes & CDs, Books, Gift Items

You'll find everything you need with Deborah & Baha!!
Tell them I sent you!

Address:
1670 Warwick Avenue
Warwick RI 02899

Phone:
401-737-4713 or 508-238-6348

Email: anatoliaimports@aol.com

Dance Oasis Hours:
Monday - Tuesday: 12 - 7pm
Wednesday: 5 - 9pm
Saturday: 10 - 3pm
(Thursday and Friday by appointment only; closed on Sunday)

Directions:

From Nashua, New Hampshire:
Route 3 South
Route 495 South
Route 95 South (to Providence)
Pass Providence, heading to Warwick
Exit 14 (Highway 37)
Stay towards left on exit road towards Route 37 East
1st Exit (#5A) Post Road South
Merge onto Post Road South
Pass Anne & Hope on the right and come to a large intersection (with Mobil Gas Station on your left side and you'll see a major Mall on your left side across from the Mobil Station with name references to the Airport)
Turn left at intersection onto Airport Road
Follow road...you'll go through a number of small lights; Right onto Warwick Avenue (Route 117A)
You'll see Dave's Supermarket on your right before the turn...
Pass a strip mall on your left, and a car dealership...
Store is on left side of street across from Legal Motors Car Dealership
Studio is on the main floor; store is downstairs.

Margaret Slocombe:
New England Rep for Audreena's Internatioal Bazaar Full Costume Sets, Bra & Belts, Hip Scarves, Music, Videos, Gypsy, and more...

Email: margaretslocombe@hotmail.com

Restaurants:

Athenian Corner
207 Market Street, Lowell MA
Live Music & Dancers Thursday - Saturday
978-458-7052

Portsmouth Gas Light Company
Restaurant, Open Deck, 3rd Floor Nightclub
64 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH
(603) 430-9122 or (603) 430-8582

Cedar Cafe
379 Amherst Street, Nashua NH
603-578-0700

Seven Hills Restaurant & Lounge
An Instanbul breeze in Nashua...
57 Factory Street, Nashua NH
578-0777

Rachida's Restaurant
Morrocan Cuisine
222 Elm Street (Route 101A), Milford NH
673-8899
Recently opened!

603 Lounge
14 West Hollis Street, Nashua
603-821-5260
Hookah Rentals
DJ & Dancing

Ariadne Restaurant & Bar, Newton MA
Please visit their website for music & dancing schedule
344 Walnut Street, Newton
617-332-4653

Brookline Family Restaurant, Brookline MA
305 Washington Street, Brookline
617-277-4466
Turkish Cuisine (Fabulous!) Live Band & Dancing once a month - Please call them directly for Information

Karoun Restaurant, Newton, MA
Live Music and Dancer on Friday and Saturday Evenings
Open Menu

Collins Brothers Chowder Company
Gourmet Soups & Chowders
59 Temple Street, Nashua NH
603-883-2347
Retail Hours (pick-up only; not eat-in):
Tuesday: 11am - 5pm
Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Fabulous chowders and soup!

Tony's Donuts
9 Bolton Street, Portland Maine
207-772-2727
Downeast Article on Tony's Donuts
My father is mentioned in the article! *hoo-ah!*
And yes, they will mail them to you!
This is a wonderful area; you're not too far from the harbor and some very scenic views.
Pick up some donuts and take in the sights! There is also a great fine arts museum.

Pickity Place
248 Nutting Hill Road, Mason
Reservations: 603-878-1151
A quaint cottage house setting graced by a giant beautiful oak tree.
Reservations for Dining Times are a must; 11:30, 12:45, and 2pm.
Consisting of a Five-Course Dinner, with a monthly featured menu.
Visit the gift shops for their endless variety of herbs and gifts,
and walk the surroundings for pretty little garden settings.

Other Links:
Costumes, Videos, Music, Costume Making, Educational

Helena Vlahos The one and only Helena; Mistress of Stomach Control and Coin Tricks

Baladi Boutique & Beledi Productions: Costumes and Festival of the NileVideos

The Bellydance Bazaar: Complete Cabaret Costumes

Bohemian Market: Costumes

Dolphina: The Goddess Workout (series of instructional/workout videos)

Hanezeb's: Costumes

Isis Exchange: Costumes, Accessories, Music

Shimmy Shimmy: Hip Scarves and Tops

Khadejah's Website: Khadejah's WebSite (Bellydancer in Germany) Ahlam Dance Theatre in Wiesbaden, Germany

Costume Goddess: Dina, the Costume Goddess: Fabulous books for costuming Tips and Tricks on the Site

Links for Reference:

Bhuz.com: "The leading Middle Eastern Community on the Web"

Middle Eastern Dance in New England: Sign up for Amy's Newsletter

Bellydance Home Page: Lots of information here; dance names, vendors, instructors, etc.

Gilded Serpent The Gilded Serpent: an on-line Newsletter

Joy of Bellydancing: Yamina's Website: educational, directories, artwork, etc.

Shira's WebSite The Art of Middle Eastern Dance; a very imformative Site

Ayshah's Website: Ayshah's WebSite (American & Egyptian style Bellydancer) and an Extensive Bellydancer Directory

Belly Dancing Info Performer & Instructor Directory

Adam Basma Dance Company Middle Eastern and Persian Entertainment / Bellydance Dance School (California)

Bellydance Link Heaven Performers, Instructors, Costumes; links galore!

The Bellydance Hub Oriental Dancer: The Bellydance Hub

IAMED: International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance
IAMED is an International Association of belly dancers, belly dance instructors, and music instructors dedicated to promoting belly dancing through belly dance instructional video & belly dance dvds

Belly Dance America An International Bellydance Site with Performer & Instructor listings, BD Information, and a Newsletter

Bellydance SuperStars: The Bellydance SuperStars

Nevina.com
Belly Dancing - BellyDancing Music, Instructional Dancing Videos & DVDs

Bliss Healing Arts Center
250 Commercial Street, #2007, Manchester (Off Exit 5: Granite St. Bridge)
603-624-0080
Bellydance Classes, Sensual Dance
(Exotic Dance with Pole), Aura Readings, Reiki, Astrology, and more!

Local Performers & Instructors:

New Hampshire:

Zahira That's me! Please click on the Lessons for more information
Performer and Instructor

Layla The dramatic, beautiful earthy dancing of Layla
Performer

Hyetti Elegance, Beauty, and fluid Energy of Hyetti ~ Bellydance, Hawaiian, Gypsy
Performer, Instructor and Costume-work

Zahra-al-Baida The serene essence of dance
Performer, Instructor, and Costume-work

Karima: The Moving Company Dance Center, Keene
Performer and Instructor

Monica Bellydance Instruction in Rochester
Arts-Rochester, Gonic NH

New Hampshire / Maine:

Lotus Moon Dance
Performers and Instruction: Seacoast area of NH and Maine

Imari
Instructing in NH and Maine:
Jeanne Limmer's Dance in North Conway, NH.
The Ballroom in Harrison, ME.
Club W! at St. Mary’s Hospital and CMMC in Lewiston, ME.
Instructor and Performer

Vermont

Bellydance with Ismalia
Ethnic Cabaret Performer (since 1974), teacher, choreographer (Egyptian/Lebanese or Turkish style) based in Southern Vermont. Available for ethnic clubs and functions & bellygrams.
Costume Vendor

Massachusetts:

Aslahan & Benan The dancing of the fiery and beautiful Aslahan and the golden drumming of Benan
Peformer, Drum Instructor

Melina A multi-faceted diamond of performance
Performer and Instructor

Memie & Jessi
Performers and Instructors
Classes in Salem, Danvers, and Gloucester: Class Information
Memie specializes in Tribal and Troupe Bellydance
Jessi specializes in Tribal Fusion

Samia Beautiful, petite power-house of dance
Performer and Instructor

Naharin Energetic, dramatic and dynamic; Contact: 978.374.6703
Performer and Instructor

Sardis A whirlwind of beauty and strength. 781-395-5835 or E-Mail
Performer and Instructor

Sabrina Fabulous floor work and intense dance form
Performer and Instructor

Bahijha Beautiful Snake Dancer in New England
Performer and Instructor

Xylinia A dynamic dancer
Performer and Instructor

Alicia Sweet and fabulous dancer

Carolisa A vivacious dancer and instructor.
Classes held in Arlington, Cambridge, Tewskbury and Concord.
Please call 978-937-7937 for information.

New England Area Dancers
New England Dancers
A compilation of Links, Websites and New England-based dancers

Musicians:

Drummers:

Benan Simsek
Middle Eastern Rhythms
Located here in New England!
Contact Benan for Drum Lessons, Jams, and Events
Email: Benan Simsek
Skordalia Specializing in the lively music of the Greek islands and Asia Minor
Playing Friday evenings at Ariadne Restaurant & Bar, Newton MA


Eric Peters
Visit Eric's Homepage: www.geocities.com/ericnpeters/
E-Mail Eric to join his Newsgroup!

Music & Zills:

Acme TV
Watertown MA
Ask for Gary! He's the best!
Limited video selection

Body Art:

Tattoos & Body Piercing:

Mayhem Ink.
Tell John I sent you!!
Custom design tattoos or choose from a huge selection of designs!
Beautiful body jewelry, too! I special-ordered mine and love it!!
Most important, it's a safe, clean, and professional environment.

Precision Body Arts
116 West Pearl Street, Nashua
603-889-5788
Tattoos, Piercing/Scarification, Body Jewelry

Other Interesting Sites:

Down East Online Maine at its Best!
The Best of Maine Dining, Vacationing, Living, Real Estate, Shopping, Events, and Travel


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Neferchichi's Tomb: You HAVE to see this Site! It's awesome!

Fat Cat Inc.: Awesome WebSite for animal lovers - great pet toys!
Try their new product: "Catchables"...my cats LOVE their Chipmunk and Lizard toys!

123 Greetings Free E-Cards - Great selection and you can keep your own Address Book there.