One of the biggest things that will affect your performance is confidence. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be the hardest thing to come by. If you don’t have confidence in yourself and your ability to dance, it’ll show on stage. You’ll be worried about what everyone is thinking of you, and that you’re going to miss [...]

The following is a makeup tutorial that I think tribal dancers will enjoy. The video is by freelance makeup artist Uma Preve who resides in Sweden. Pay attention to the eyebrows – she does an incredible job of making them longer and fuller.  She focuses on the eyes a lot and uses neutral colors overall.  [...]

We’re expanding our inventory.  One of our new fabulous items, which happens to look great with the tribal belly dance pants: the  Be Gorgeous bra.  Check it out here:  http://bellydancingdiva.com/dancers-gear/belly-dancing-bra/be-gorgeous/

After attending BDUC this last weekend I realized something.  I’m not really catering this site to the ATSers or the Goth Strong Belly Dancers.   Time to cater to you and lessen the cabaret bling! I found this makeup tutorial that I think the goth crew may enjoy.  I love the look. You need to a [...]

This is a Colorful Arabic Bridal look, perfected by MakeupAdikt. What makes this tutorial unique is that the makeup artist begins her look by applying a blue tinted shade-stick and gold eye pencil on the eye lid, before applying her eye shadows. This helps strengthen the color and really make them pop.

Dancers love to adorn themselves with jewels and glitter. These decorations highlight the exotic nature of belly dancing and belly dancers. One easy to use adornment is the bindi.

// This is a great instructional video by Marlena.  It’s easy to follow, looks beautiful, and best of all: she uses affordable products! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video For a full list of products used, check out: http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/kim-kardashian-vegas-photoshoot-makeup/

1.  Skip the dark lip liner. Dark lip liners only highlight the fine lines around your lips.  Trade your lip liner for a natural looking lipstick or lip polish to make your lips look fuller and younger. My personal favorite: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lipgloss in Bambi (Amazon) 2.  Trade your powder for liquid foundation. Powder [...]

Dancers, I know you will love this look!!!  It’s perfect for Halloween. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Products Used: Face: * Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach (Bobbi Brown) * Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (Estee Lauder) (Amazon) (eBay) * NARS Loose Powder (Sephora) (eBay) Eyes: * MAC Soft [...]

I love this look, because I think it’s perfect for an outdoor performance.  It’s absolutely beautiful, feminine, and definitely captures the audiences attention.  This is look is done in less than 8 minutes!  The eye products used, include the following.  For a complete list of products used, check out MakeupGeek.com. Smashbox Photofinish Eye Primer    [...]