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Basic Production for Belly Dance is a 144-page introduction and guide to basic production with emphasis on belly dance and belly dancers. I’ve gone to some lengths (I won’t say great lengths, greatness is reserved to the judgement [...]

Once upon a time, I had hoped to make Basic Production for Belly Dance available via Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other classic online (and brick-and-mortar) book retailers. Unfortunately, the paper quality and printing options available within that distribution mechanism just aren’t going to meet my standards. So, what this means to you, [...]

Introducing the index background dancers… these dancers graciously consented to using their images to decorate the book.

In order:
Benat Baharat
Shadiyah
Belladonna
Damiena
Romka
Rachel Kay Brookmire
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Introducing chapter title dancers… these dancers graciously consented to using their images to decorate the book.

In order:
Lotus Niraja – Foreword
Samira Shuruk – Introduction
Sera – The Basics
Ebony – A Production
Artemis Mourat – Promotion
Lucy – Getting Technical
Amustela – Economics
Jahzaal – Wrapping It Up
Wendy Yousef – Resources
Zalya – Checklists
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Presenting covergirls
Amirah Azhar (front / right above) and
Rachel Brice (back / left above)

several people have seen “sneak previews” or “working drafts” or “first drafts” or “review copies” as this project has progressed over the past several weeks. if you have seen something, and feel like sharing your comments before the ink really hits the paper, well… here’s your chance. let me know what you think!

Welcome to the online ‘tween-publication Basic Production for Belly Dance site. This is the place to order copies, discuss the book, suggest new directions and generally keep me honest.