Dramatic Hair for Tribal Bellydance
One of two in a follow-along video series where I share one of my routines for getting dolled up for performance. Ladies with short hair take note, this one is especially helpful for you! Hope you enjoy it.
Free Costuming Hints and Tips Booklet
Davina (nee Dawn Divine) has been writing costuming books about as long as I have been dancing. In my early dancer days, I would purchase and pore over her books at the time, looking for ideas and inspiration. She offers … Read More
Free Make-Up and Costume Videos!
In case you didn’t already know, FatChance has made their Volume 2 Make-up and Costume video available online. It’s a one-hour video which is partly educational and partly a fab trip in the wayback machine. My VHS tape (and any … Read More
Fabulous Tribal Styling for Super Short Hair
Anyone in the bellydance world can attest that tribal style hair is an exercise in excess! It’s about bringing together a variety of elements, laying them one atop another until you reach the perfect balance of glamtastic (yes, that’s a … Read More
Tomboy to Tribal Diva? A workshop review…
Hair n’ Make-Up Workshop Reviewor How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Glam by Rebecca Slingwine As you probably know, Shay held a performance hair and makeup workshop a week ago! The focus was on getting students familiar … Read More
Stretching your ears: my experience and brief tutorial
As many of my Twitter followers know, last year I decided to start stretching my ears to accept larger gauge jewelry. I did this for two reasons. The most obvious reason to many is the fabulous ethnic jewelry we tribal … Read More
Performance makeup
Applying dance makeup is part necessity, and part ritual. The necessity is in making sure that our entire look is effective for performance–the expression in our eyes can be seen, the balance of our colorful costume with our hair and … Read More
Building Your Tribal Bellydance Dowry
This summer my students performed in a neighborhood parade, and some newer students had to invest in their first dance costuming to participate. One student asked some great questions, and I wanted to share my thoughts with her, with you! … Read More
Make-up tip: cheekbones glow, eyes pop!
A great way to make your eyes pop, and your cheekbones look more defined: Apply a light dusting of light colored blush or bronzer just below the peak of your cheekbones. Then apply a lightly shimmery powder, beginning at your … Read More
Make up tip: keep the cheeks clean!
Have you ever gotten your foundation all set and lovely, only to ruin it by having loose shadow or kohl powder fall as you’re applying it, which you have to clean away and then reapply your foundation there? Tip!Apply a … Read More