Links to Fellow Belly Dance Artists and Fabulous Resources

Looking for links to some of Raksanna’s favorite Middle Eastern belly dancers, resources and more? You’ll find what you’re looking for here!

Raksanna's Studio (Roxanne's Studio)

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Information Sites

  • The Art of Middle Eastern Belly Dance by Shira (www.shira.net) – one of the best and most comprehensive sites on Middle Eastern Dance
  • Belly Dance Web (www.bellydanceweb.com) – links to belly dance sites such as dancers, vendors and musicians around the world
  • BDTV (www.bd-tv.com) – Belly Dance Television – A Middle Eastern dance DVD magazine full of stories, spotlights on famous dancers and coverage of events
  • Bhuz (www.bhuz.com) –a “hot spot” for events, dancers, instructors, Middle Eastern Culture and discussion lists related to issues and the promotion of the dance
  • Cairo Times (www.cairotimes.com) – excellent source of information on Egyptian culture, politics and articles on dancers
  • The Chronicles Magazine – (www.isisandthestardancers.com/Chronicles/chronicles.htm)
  • The Guilded Serpent Magazine – (www.gildedserpent.com) – online belly dance magazine
  • International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (IAMED) – (www.bellydance.org) – Promotes Middle Eastern dance through workshops, shows, awards and videos
  • Jareeda Magazine – (www.jareeda.com) – International Middle Eastern dance magazine owned and edited by Mezdulene
  • Middle Eastern Dance Resource Guide – (www.bdancer.com/med-guide) – One of the best comprehensive on-line resources
  • Zaghareet! Magazine – (www.zaghareet.com) – A Middle Eastern Dance magazine

Fellow Artists

  • ASAMED – (www.nybellydancer.com/home.html) – Associated Artists of Middle Eastern Dance
  • Aziza Sa’id – (www.ziltech.com) – Information on Aziza Sa’id, links, articles and more
  • Fahtiem – (www.bellydancemagic.com) – Wonderful dancer and teacher based in Los Angelos
  • Jasmin Jahal – (www.jasminjahal.com) internationally acclaimed teacher, performer and artist; my teacher, mentor and friend
  • Raqia Hassan – (www.raqiahassan.net) – Internationally recognized and acclaimed teacher and performer; host of Cairo’s annual international belly dance conference; principal dancer in Egypt’s Reda Troupe
  • Dr. Mo Geddawi – (www.hathordance.net/drmogeddawi.html) – co-founder of Egypt’s famous Reda Troupe
  • Magda and Atef – (www.magdaandatefdance.com) – Lovely Egyptian couple and Reda Troupe master teachers, choreographer.
  • Randa Kamel - (www.randakamel.com) - One of today's hottest Egyptian dancers and one of my personal favorites

Vendors and Shopping

Music

Professional Photography

  • David of RSI (www.rsi-corp.com) – Highly talented photographer skilled at capturing the essence of you for stunning photography – simply the best for professional portfolio work