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The Belly Dance Book : Rediscovering the Oldest Dance (Paperback)

by Tazz Richards (Editor), Kajira Djoumahna (Introduction) "One of the first things to know is that the term "belly dance" is only used in the United States, Britain, Australia, and a few..." (more)
Key Phrases: midriff band, cabaret costume, skirt hooks, Middle Eastern, Raks Sharki, United States (more...)
4.7 out of 5 stars  (27 customer reviews)


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Book Description
The Belly Dance Book is a collection of articles by 17 top belly dance writers. This is the nuts & bolts of belly dance with articles on history, current events, costuming, make-up, spirit, music, product reviews and more. Great for dancers of every level, and anyone interested in dance, costuming, history or theater.

About the Author
Tazz Richards (editor) started as a flute player for belly dancers, and eventually found himself on stage and in various dance troupes. After working in the publishing industry for five years, he decided to combine two of his loves, dancing and publishing to create Backbeat Press and The Belly Dance Book.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Backbeat Press (October 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0970024703
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970024701
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #217,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
One of the first things to know is that the term "belly dance" is only used in the United States, Britain, Australia, and a few other English-speaking regions. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
midriff band, cabaret costume, skirt hooks, veil work,