Cyber Monday Sweepstakes

imageIt’s a perfect way to shop! You wake up, roll over and grab your mobile device, browse and fill up your cart. In the same time it would take most to get up and grab their cup of coffee or tea, you’ve already done your shopping and can roll back over and go to bed.

While you shop on our site, we want you to let us know what your favourite fashions were this year. Whether you bought them or not, what costume did you look at the most? Or maybe it was a pair of earrings or jewelry set. Let us know. Submit your top 5 selections to us via our Facebook page and we’ll enter you to win some new items.image

Big thanks from MissBellydance.com for being a great fan!
Happy Shopping!
TeamMBD

Bellydance Time Capsule – Celebrating The History of Raqs Sharqi

Raqs al Seniyya
Raqs al Seniyya

Members of Atlanta’s outstanding bellydance/Raqs Sharqi community came together with visitors from all over the southeast to put on a spectacular show that highlighted the art’s history. Our resident raissa explains…

It was a huge show filled with troupes, students and raqs stars throughout the south. It was hosted by Bellydance Productions by Kalinka, Atlanta Fusion Bellydance, Maiea Bellydance productions and Ziah Ali. Shahrzad plus Petite Jamila and Moria Chappel were on hand in a mix of very enthusiastic and talented raissat. What stood out at this show was the fact that just about every area of raqs sharqi and its sister dances were featured. From the principals of the Goddess figures to Turkish Karsilama and Raqs al Seniyya (Maghreb tea tray dance), every dance had a historical reference. One of the pluses of the show was the storytelling through the art. In addition to the historical background of each presentation before the set, there were “scenes” on the stage…a cafe setting, a night club…something to give each piece context. I had personally been longing for such a show. I love a nod to our culture, it’s very important and adds so much, setting the production on another level.

Awalim Dance Company
Awalim Dance Company

The costuming was very accurate and I was thrilled to see items like tribal belts from MissBellydance.com used for a few presentations. From layering bra tops and skirts to really cool classics in their choice of music, this was perhaps one of the most culturally inclusive shows of the year aside from the Bellydance Evolution program featuring Jillina and her magnificent team. I felt very at home and pleased with the growth of the Atlanta Raqs Community. They’ve always been an outstanding team and this was another example of their effort to showcase their respect for the history of the art.

Aziza Nawal's troupe in Ghawazee/Mazin Family Salute
Aziza Nawal’s troupe in Ghawazee/Mazin Family Salute

Our resident raissa travels to attend dance and music events like these. We’re excited that many of those big shows will continue to take place in Atlanta starting in early January. In our effort to support these teams we’ll be featuring several events on our webpage. You can check out information for the Gulf Dance weekend starting tonight night, the 17th of November. While our heart is in Atlanta we will be featuring regional raqs stars from the Middle East and Africa on our page as well. We hope you’ll click thru, register and enjoy some great shows! Let us know if you do.

Thanks for reading! Enjoy the video below and get registered for Raqs in Atlanta, GA! It’s your gateway to the International community!

Team MBD

 

 

 

Prizes! Prizes! MissBellydance.com Holiday Giveaways!

Fans share costume photos
Fans share costume photos
This month we’re giving away prizes and gifts to customers. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for great deals. All purchases of $50 or more get entered to win MissBellydance.com prize pack on the 30th of November AND December. There will be 5 top prize winners and others through our trivia and picture reward giveaways.

Rules: Post a picture of yourself in MissBellydance.com wear (full costumes, classwear, etc.) and we’ll enter you to win one of the weekly prizes plus discount codes on your favourite MissBellydance.com items.

Two dancers in MBD wear, looking amazing!
Two dancers in MBD wear, looking amazing!
All orders of $50 or more are eligible for the grand prizes. Just like our page and be sure to send in your order number to us via our Facebook email. One entry per order number. If you order $50 or more this week and send in your order number to us via FB email and then order $50 or more again the following week, be sure to send in your second order number so that it is available for a prize as well.

Those who submit the same order number more than once are subject to disqualification, so please be sure to send 1 order number per entry. We want everyone to be treated fairly and enjoy the process.

Kadria of Inviolate band tags us in all of her photos. She is a long time friend and supporter of MissBellydance.com
Kadria of Inviolate band tags us in all of her photos. She is a long time friend and supporter of MissBellydance.com
We are very grateful to all of our fans and their costume shares! Looking back over the year, we see that MissBellydance.com has been one of the top choices and we thank you! Please enjoy some of our customer’s photos throughout the post.

Thanks for reading, thanks for sharing, wishing all a great holiday season ahead!
Team MBD

Friends enjoying MissBellydance.com
Friends enjoying MissBellydance.com

Best Raqswear for Bellydance Classes

imageWe recently learned that this basic costume was a top favourite among dance schools, teachers and those who host workshops regularly. It’s a simple pair of pantaloons and a matching choli top.

This outfit comes in a number of colours and works well for rehearsals and general classes. Everyone from students wanting the basics to budding professionals learning performance choreographies for the art of Raqs Sharqi can wear this.image

One of the top comments was in regards to the fact it is so vibrant and colourful, coming in over 6 different shades. We recommend this as a great starter classwear costume because it can also be worn for yoga warm-ups and so much more. Check out the many colours at a very low cost (under $50.00). It can be shipped the next day.
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Enjoy!

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