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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:

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

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

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

UnWine'd
Sip ~ Dine ~ Relax
An intimate setting for great wine and great food, whether you're alone or with friends, a special dinner partner or celebrating a special occasion.
865 Second Street, (Mallard Pond Plaza) Manchester NH
603-625-9463

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

La Medina Restaurant
1148 B Bridge Street, Lowell MA
978-458-9000
Homemade American and Mediterranean Cuisine
Lowell Sun Article (Nov 2008)
Watch for Bellydance Nights!

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,
839 Washington Street, Newton, MA
(617) 964-3400
Pre Fixe Menu for Saturday Evenings
Live Music and Dancer on Friday and Saturday Evenings
Open Menu

Layaleena at Basha Cafe
26 New Street, Cambridge MA
Doors open at 9:30pm
$15 Cover Charge ~ Reservations Required ~ Proper Dress
Featuring The Layaleena Band and Bellydancer on Arabic Nights
Reservations: Please call Khaled at 617-921-9922

Yalla Boston
Entertainment, Events and Information for the Boston area

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, Hookahs, 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

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

Local Performers & Instructors:

New Hampshire:

Zahira Zuhra (Zahira of NH) That's me! Please click on the Lessons for more information
Performer and Instructor

Ayla
Vampy, campy and fabulous! American Cabaret and Turkish-style
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:

Lindsey Feeney Performance & Instruction: Tribal-fusion and Hip-Hop Fusion

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

Dorothea A Treasure in Bellydancing and our own actual living Fairy. Teaching in Stoneham & Lowell.
Performer & 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.

OmBellyCo Tribal Dance Troupe
These ladies are fabulous!

Za-Beth's Magic Carpet
Showcasing Events, Workshops & Haflis throughout the Greater Boston area.

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:

European Products online!
I found Nivea producs here!! As well as BeBe and Kamil!!
They have fabulous customer service, too!

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


Amazing Screen Savers: The Cat above,left is one of the many neat screen savers you can download from amazingscreensavers.com.

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.