My first costumes looked very homemade. They were kind of cute…but definitely not professional. And when I wore them, I didn’t feel like a real dancer. I felt like a baby dancer playing dress-up. But over the years, I discovered a few simple elements that completely changed how my costumes looked and how I felt on stage. And some of… Read more →
We’ve been able to costume so many body types and look cohesive, performance after performance. Read more →
Struggling with your bellydance troupe costume options? Different sizes and preferences, amount of work, limited budget… Putting together professional troupe costumes is challenging! Rukshana (also known as Gail), a professional costumer and a member of cARTel bellydance, has shared with me her secrets to making troupe costumes that look amazing and most importantly, everyone is happy with! And she has… Read more →
Ready to make a cute lace overskirt to make your dance lessons even more fun? 😉 This is the last this belly dance practice outfit series, but definitely not the least! So far, we made…. Part 1 – Unitard (pattern) Part 2 – Unitard (sew) Part 3 – Lace wrap top And in Part 4 (this tutorial), I’m excited to… Read more →
If you are part of a troupe, you know the power of belly dance troupe costuming. When troupe members are beautifully dressed in the same theme colour or costume style, it creates a very cohesive look, and makes the performance that much more powerful! ….But this kind of troupe costuming can be challenging at the same time.… Read more →