Performance Gear
If you are interested in performing at Belly Dance Shows and Haflas, there are some basic items that you should begin to collect as you progress in dance.
Belly Dance Performance Basics for Students:
1. Basic Bra and Belt set (hip scarf and coin top also acceptable)
2. Costume Cover (galabaya or caftan)
3. Nude colored ballet slippers or Egyptian gold/silver slippers
4. A veil (2.5m of chiffon)
5. A skirt (circle, sheath, mermaid, etc doesn't matter, but must be ankle length)
6. One either gold tone or silver tone set (necklace and earrings) of rhinestone costume jewellery
7. Hair Accoutrement
Performance Bag
As you begin to perform more, hunting for various bits and bobs and trying to remember where you put things can become a hassle. Having a prepacked performance bag can come in handy. It should include:
1. Bitchin' Stitches Sew Repair kit (needle, thread, pins, small scissors)
2. Safety Pins (various sizes)
3. Comb/brush
4. Deodorant/hairspray/perfume
5. Performance Shoes (nude ballet slippers or ballroom, while this is optional, a pair of nude ballet slippers is a great item to have to protect the feet in outdoor festivals or restaurants)
6. Back-up Music disc
7. Dental floss, mouthwash, etc.
8. Dance cover up to cover costume when not performing
