Bellydance, Ethnic, and Costuming Resources
Akashawear
Costume dancewear, catering to Tribal, Steampunk, Gothic, Burlesque and Vaudeville styles.
Moroccan Caravan
All things Moroccan, including guided tours to Morocco.
Sara Cura
Located in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis. Henna artist and local supplier of Zills, Hipscarves, and more!
Middle Eastern Dancers, Dance Schools, and Dance Companies
Al-Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater
Traditional, Folkloric, Fusion and Modern theatrical performance.
Artemis Mourat
Premier Turkish Romani and Oryantal performer, instructor, and ethnologist.
Banat el Kamar
Now in it’s 27th year, the Banat el Kamar program (aka Pratt Community Education) is the most comprehensive Bellydance Program in the Twin Cities. Offering classes from beginner through advanced in Traditional Egyptian, Folkloric, Modern Egyptian, Tribal Fusion, and Tribal Group Improv styles.
Eva Cernik
Premier Turkish Oryantal and Romani performer, instructor, and researcher.
Jawaahir Dance Company
Traditional and Contemporary Middle Eastern Dance.
Silk Road Dance Company
Traditional Persian, Turkic, and Arabic Dances from the Silk Road and Middle East.
Dr. Laurel Victoria Gray, Artistic Director
Totally Northern Tribal
The Twin Cities original Tribal Group Improvisation dance troupe.
Music, Musicians, Photography, and Artists
Blue Diamond Photography
Experienced bellydance photographer for elegant portraits and high-energy action photos of soloists, small groups or troupes. Located in Blaine, MN
Charlene Perkey - Nilat
Canvas art capturing the essence of movement. Located in St. Paul, MN.
Ferguson Photo
Portrait, Wedding, Group photography and video. Located in Duluth, MN.
PCML Photography
“Where your imagination is your only limitation!” Located in Savage, MN.
Radio Bastet
Where the Hafla Never Ends! All Vintage Bellydance Music, All the Time.
Undercrypt
Spiritually spontaneous, eerily enigmatic, and aesthetically aethereal musicians.