The best part of my job is seeing my students’ creations đ It’s quite magical when costumers combine what they learned in my courses and their creativity, and create their very own belly dance costumes. I often learn from them too! Let me show you what I mean. Here are 9 of my students and their beautiful creations! Sparkly Belly… Read more →
Let’s talk about plus size belly dance bra fitting today đ Last year I asked in Sparkly Bellyâs Facebook group: âCalling all plus size dancersâŠ. Do you have any costuming tips?â Even if you’re not exactly “plus size”, but if your cup size is over D, you probably encounter a lot of challenges with belly dance bra fitting. As you… Read more →
As you become a more seasoned and mature dancer, itâs only natural that you want more coverage over your skin. Or youâve got a more conservative audience that may appreciate more coverage for dancers. Or you simply feel more comfortable with more coverage. Many of us do. đ So a beautiful, well-fitting one-piece belly dance dress is a must-have in… Read more →
In my last post, I showed you how to make a drape armband that matches your costume. It is very important to have a matching accessory, because it really balances out your entire outfit and completes it! Hereâs another matching accessory idea which I call Sparkly Chunky Bangle! đ In recent years this type of thick,… Read more →
When I create a costume, I always think about making matching accessories. That’s because matching accessories really complete the overall look. Often they turn a “homemade” looking costume into a professional one. So in this video, youâll see how to make this pretty drape armband thatâs super easy to make, and you can make one to match any costume. Letâs… Read more →
