--- product_id: 1665032 title: "The Belly Dance Reader" brand: "lynette harris" price: "£37.36" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1665032-the-belly-dance-reader store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Belly Dance Reader **Brand:** lynette harris **Price:** £37.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Belly Dance Reader by lynette harris - **How much does it cost?** £37.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1665032-the-belly-dance-reader) ## Best For - lynette harris enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lynette harris brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Belly Dance Reader is an anthology of essays from many of the leaders in our Middle Eastern music and dance community. The contributors range from PhD scholars to hobbyists. This book is illustrated with hundreds of photos and artwork from current to vintage, including various sub-styles of the dance, gathered from around the world. Subjects covered include: An introduction, dancing at various ages and stages, history, costuming and appearance, regional and sub styles of the dance, theory and technique, as well as valuable resources such as Arabic scales and rhythms, glossary, maps and more. Belly Dance Reader Contents Section 1 - An Introduction • Gamar a poem by Beatrice Parvin of the UK • Welcome to Bellydance by Najia • Belly Dance and Contemporary Dance Studies by Barbara Sellers-Young PhD • Reading Like a Researcher, Can You Trust Your Sources? by Mahsati • Orientalism, Zumarrad's Completely Non-scholarly Quick & Dirty Guide by Brigid Kelly • The Soul of Belly Dance, The Most Importatnt Thing is the Feeling by Alia Thabit Section 2-Dancing Through the Stages of Your Life • Teaching Children to Dance, Joys and Pitfalls by Martha Duran • A Dancer's Journey, From Beginner to Semi-Pro by Elianae Stone • The Teacher-Student Relationship, A Psychological Point of View by Izzah Isabelle Gagnon PhD • Bellydance Class... or Cult? Artwork by Leela Corman • Turning Pro, From Hobbyist to Star to Teacher by Lauren and Jillina • Boomerang Career, Life and Dance in the Land Down-Under (Pro to Teacher/Hobbyist) by Amera of Australia • It Ain't Easy being the Crone by Shelley Muzzy Section 3-History • "Harem Girls", Dance in Historical Harems, Early 1700s - Early 1900s by Andrea Deagon PhD • The American Belly Dancer in Early Burlesque and Vaudeville Theatre by Catherine Mary Scheelar (married name here) • Belly Dance as a Performance, Historical Phenomenon or Logical Evolution? by Iana Komarnytska • Dancer Trading Cards- Artwork by Leela Corman, Stats by Sausan Section 4-Biz • What a Band Needs, But Doesn't Always Get by Denise Mannion of Pangia • Dancing with Live Bands, The Little Book of Etiquette by Leyla Lanty • Selling your Dance, A Series of Elevator Pitches by Athena • Marketing Belly Dance for Fitness, Is It A Good Idea? by Mayada • Tip O' the Hat to Tipping, Practices of Appreciation by Samira Sharuk Section 5-Costume & Appearance • Raqqin the Retro, Vintage Costume Care by Princess Farhana • Omani Jewelry from the Collection of Nancy Hernandez Photography by Alisha Westerfeld • Practice Makes Perfection, Make up Artists Share Their Secrets by Davina ~ Dawn Devine • A Costume Gallery Section 6- Regional Styles • Beyond Sequins, Meaning in the Movement by Yasmina Ramzy • The Rom, Nomads of the Spirit by Sierra (Sadira) Suraci • Romani (Gypsy) History An Introduction by Renee Rothman • The Zar, Dancing with Genies by Yasmin Hekesh • In Search of Zambra Mora by Dondi Dahlin • Improvisational Tribal Style, Constructing Self and Community by April Rose • The Ghawazi by Jalilah • Two Weddings and a Dancer, The Beledi and The City by Leila Farid • Zeffat Al ‘Aroosa, Ritual Procession for the Egyptian Wedding by Sahra Carolee Kent Section 7-Theory & Technique • Belly Dance Motivations, Context and Content of Performance by Jezibell Anat • Contextualizing, Giving Your Dance Context! by DaVid of Scandinavia • Performance Enhancement by Mahsati • How to Balance Anything! by Stasha Vlasuk • Improvising with Ease, Strategies that Work by Anthea Kawakib Poole • Shimmylab, Muscular Activation Patterns in Belly Dance by Venus Marilee Nugent • Are the Stars Out Tonight? Fitting Music & Dance to Your Gig by Najia The Backside • Maps- Sahra's Regional Dances of Egypt, The Mid East, Mediterranean, and North Africa • A Few Maqamat and Rhythms • References, A Bibliography Project, Bonus Material, Disclaimers, Errata • Gig Form • A Glossary of Common Belly Dance Terms • Contributors Bios • Photo Credits • Late Additions photos ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #559 in Dance (Books) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.64 x 11 inches | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 0615735592 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0615735597 | | Item Weight | 13.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 280 pages | | Publication Date | December 8, 2012 | | Publisher | Lynette Harris | ## Images ![The Belly Dance Reader - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811w2jCeMWL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative, organized and well written *by on Reviewed in the United States April 26, 2013* I love belly dance and this is a great reference book to have in your collection whether you are an amateur or a pro. This book has articles about costumes, styles, music and everything else a belly dancer needs to know to prepare for belly dance and then some. There are some great tips about ethics and how to market yourself in the business so if this is something you would want to do, this book could give you a great outlook. Most of the pictures are a little outdated, if you want the current glamour and glitz of belly dancers you'll need to check youtube for that. There are some great articles about becoming a professional belly dancer as well that are worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good collection of articles by dancers who know their stuff! *by on Reviewed in the United States December 12, 2012* The book contains lots of what I wanted, which is, research and strong opinions by folks who have earned the right to have an opinion. Too many of the existing belly dance magazines are little more than belly-dance versions of People magazine, predictably featuring the dancer-du-jour and then filling the rest of the pages with bits of diluted information and rambling articles on topics that have been recycled for decades. This book is more like the late lamented Habibi and Arabesque magazines, capturing the insights and enthusiasms of articulate people who are Names in their field. You won't be bored. I suggest you buy it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must buy! *by on Reviewed in the United States July 5, 2014* I am still reading the book, but I love what I have read so far. Very informative. Great pictures. I just wish that at least some of the pictures were in color, but it is still definitely a great book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1665032-the-belly-dance-reader](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1665032-the-belly-dance-reader) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*