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Building a Bellydance Bra by Eshta Amar
13 Sep 2018

Building a Bellydance Bra by Eshta Amar

by Shay | posted in: cabaret, costuming | 0

Eshta Amar is an incredibly talented costumer. If you don’t already follow her on social media, you should, because her work is just stunning. She released a short time lapse video of her creating a bellydance bra that I found … Read More

Repurposed Materials for a Tribal Bra
5 Apr 2018

Repurposed Materials for a Tribal Bra

by Shay | posted in: Costume & Makeup, costuming | 0

In honor of Cues & Tattoos and all the tribal awesomeness awaiting us, here’s a video showing the process of creating a tribal fusion bra from thrift store finds. The end result could use a little more finishing details (for … Read More

Transforming a Tribal Bra
13 May 2015

Transforming a Tribal Bra

by Shay | posted in: Costume & Makeup, costuming, tutorials | 0

 Over my many years of performing, I have accumulated quite a collection of costuming, some of which has been timeless and some which was very “of the day”. Some of my performance bras have fallen under the latter category, and … Read More

Costume, Hair, & Makeup
17 Apr 2015

Costume, Hair, & Makeup

by Shay | posted in: Costume & Makeup, costuming, hair, makeup | 0

Easily one of the most exciting and personal aspects of our dance is our costuming, which includes all the gorgeous jewelry, makeup, and head wraps and hair styling. Deep Roots Dance has you covered with some helpful articles on costuming, … Read More

Costuming & Makeup
3 Apr 2015

Costuming & Makeup

by Shay | posted in: Costume & Makeup, costuming | 0

A great tutorial on covering bra cups    

Free Costuming Hints and Tips Booklet
25 Jun 2013

Free Costuming Hints and Tips Booklet

by Shay | posted in: Costume & Makeup, costuming | 0

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

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Building Your Tribal Bellydance Dowry
2 Aug 2009

Building Your Tribal Bellydance Dowry

by Shay | posted in: advice, Costume & Makeup, costuming | 2

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

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I think you set a very good example for other instructors… (This class is) a fulfillment of all the things I’ve looked for in other classes I’ve taken but not gotten. Class with you is a lot of fun. Read More

T. - Seattle, WA

hawesome! i’d taken a year of traditional bellydance before moving to seattle & wanted to start up again but i had no idea what this “tribal” business was all about.  i didn’t want to be involved in drum circles or touching someone’s 3rd eye or anything else. i have to admit, i chose shay’s class purely on time & location but boy howdy, am… Read More

nakaj - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

I just want to thank you for the tremendous resource that is the DRD website! As a one of a small group of beginning ATS students whose teachers have recently gone on indefinite hiatus, I find myself returning again and again to your site, reading through the blogs, following links, enjoying the videos and just feeling grateful for all the hard work you must put into what you do. Your love of the dance is abundantly evident.  With much… Read More

B.

Many teachers can show you how to dance but Shay takes it to the next level and brings out the beauty in the movement and within you. The learning atmosphere is so positive, open, and she makes each class fun and inspiring Read More

Kat - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

Serendipity.  For anyone interested in American Tribal Style bellydance I can’t encourage you enough to check out classes with Shay at Deep Roots Dance.  Shay is a wonderfully fun, encouraging and inspiring teacher.  I started taking classes with her a few months ago and feel that she is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had the luck to stumble upon.  You can tell this woman is incredibly skilled… Read More

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