Not sure what to wear under a belly dance costume? Mao breaks down her go-to options for staying comfortable and confident on stage. Read more →
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How to Design a Belly Dance Skirt (Start to Finish)
Learn how to design a professional belly dance skirt from start to finish! Mao walks you through her simple design process—from sketch to final result. Discover how to make placement decisions, build layers, and add finishing touches that transform your vision into a stunning, stage-ready skirt! Read more →
3 Ways to Make a Dance Skirt Look More Expensive
Is your dance skirt looking a little plain? It might just need one of these 3 simple fixes. From flounce ruffles that add gorgeous movement, to cutouts that give your skirt a designer edge, to layering textures for depth and richness — these are beginner-friendly upgrades that make a huge difference. Read more →
How to Make “Naked” Costumes
I’m not a big fan of belly dance costumes that are any more naked than they already are, but sometimes that “naked” design details on costumes can be visually interesting and also create beautiful lines. And when I say “naked”, I mean those cut outs that show your skin or details that mimic the colour of your skin.… Read more →