Information and Resources for FireflyBelly Dance Students
This is a private page for Firefly Belly Dance students to find information and resources relating to classes and belly dance in general.
I plan to add to it as items come up, please feel free to request content to be covered in the Firefly Belly Dance Student Facebook Group
I plan to add to it as items come up, please feel free to request content to be covered in the Firefly Belly Dance Student Facebook Group
Links to Firefly Belly Dance resources and social media:
Public Facebook Page
Instagram Profile
Firefly Belly Dance YouTube Chanel
Spotify Fusion Playlist
Spotify Tribal Playlist:
Class Choreography Practice Videos
Firefly Belly Dance Pinterest Boards
Public Facebook Page
Instagram Profile
Firefly Belly Dance YouTube Chanel
Spotify Fusion Playlist
Spotify Tribal Playlist:
Class Choreography Practice Videos
Firefly Belly Dance Pinterest Boards
Tribal and Fusion Belly Dance
The difference between the two styles (and other styles of belly dance) explained: Belly Dance Resources
The difference between the two styles (and other styles of belly dance) explained: Belly Dance Resources
Costuming/Jewelry Information
Tribal and Fusion costumes are made up of a mix of items locally handmade, purchased online and found in thrift stores etc. Some useful general links for online costume purchases below - if you are ever contemplating a purchase and are not certain of it's normal value or usefulness to Tribal/Fusion styles of belly dance feel free to send me a link, I'm happy to put my many hours of belly dance costume shopping experience to work to save you paying over the odds or getting a 'fake' item :)
We also regularly purchase items in bulk as a group to save on postage, we use the student facebook group to organize this.
Check out the Firefly Belly Dance Pinterest Boards for an idea of the different aesthetic for each style:
Fusion Belly Dance
Tribal Style Belly Dance
Online retailers of belly dance costuming and accessories:
Ebay
Etsy
AliExpress
Bellydance.com
New Zealand based facebook group for private sales of belly dance costuming:
www.facebook.com/groups/bellydancestuff/
Hips scarves for class and for wearing over tribal skirts can be found on any of the above sites, but can also be found locally at thrift stores such as Savemart in the retro or 'ethnic' sections.
Tribal and Fusion costumes are made up of a mix of items locally handmade, purchased online and found in thrift stores etc. Some useful general links for online costume purchases below - if you are ever contemplating a purchase and are not certain of it's normal value or usefulness to Tribal/Fusion styles of belly dance feel free to send me a link, I'm happy to put my many hours of belly dance costume shopping experience to work to save you paying over the odds or getting a 'fake' item :)
We also regularly purchase items in bulk as a group to save on postage, we use the student facebook group to organize this.
Check out the Firefly Belly Dance Pinterest Boards for an idea of the different aesthetic for each style:
Fusion Belly Dance
Tribal Style Belly Dance
Online retailers of belly dance costuming and accessories:
Ebay
Etsy
AliExpress
Bellydance.com
New Zealand based facebook group for private sales of belly dance costuming:
www.facebook.com/groups/bellydancestuff/
Hips scarves for class and for wearing over tribal skirts can be found on any of the above sites, but can also be found locally at thrift stores such as Savemart in the retro or 'ethnic' sections.
Zills/Zils/Finger Cymbals
These musical instruments are most often played by Tribal dancers but also uses in other styles. They come in a variety of sizes and range in price from $10 a pair to over $100.
The best quality zills are manufactured by Saroyan Cymbals
Locally zills can be purchased from the world music store Gandarva Loka at 363 St Asaph St for around $30.
I would recommend starting with a small light pair initially to avoid any strain on your hands & wrists while learning - then test out other people's sets in class to see the sound/size/weight that suits you.
What to Wear to Class
Full blog on that topic here
These musical instruments are most often played by Tribal dancers but also uses in other styles. They come in a variety of sizes and range in price from $10 a pair to over $100.
The best quality zills are manufactured by Saroyan Cymbals
Locally zills can be purchased from the world music store Gandarva Loka at 363 St Asaph St for around $30.
I would recommend starting with a small light pair initially to avoid any strain on your hands & wrists while learning - then test out other people's sets in class to see the sound/size/weight that suits you.
What to Wear to Class
Full blog on that topic here
