Banjara belt base

This belt is a work of art. 32" long, 7" wide including fringe.

Beaded Fringe Wrap

One of my favorite fringe wraps. The colors blend wonderfully with the Flying Skirts silks and Spinning Skirts. The lush, responsive 10 inch fringe telegraphs shimmies and spins. Crystal bugle beads add sparkle and a definite touch of class!- the 35 X 35 X 62 inch triangle fits hips up to 58 inches with ease, the bias cut ties snugly and hugs small hips to perfection.

Coin Tribal Belt Base

25 1/2 " x 3 1/2 "

Crochet Tassel Belt

Hand crocheted tassel belt. Vegan yarn. Measures 55" from tie to tie. Red and Cream in stock. Most colors and lengthes available by request.

Fancy Bindis

Individually packaged wedding bindis. Choose a color.

Kuchi Pendant

1 1/2" tall by 2" wide

No Felony for Melanie T-shirt

Even though Melanie is off probation, the midwives of Iowa are still working hard for birthing freedom! Show your support with this shirt!

Colors/Sizes:
Black S/M/XL
Lt. Pink M/L/XL
Purple, lt. teal, powder blue, electric blue, hot pink M

Orange belt with tassels

Belt base is 20" long, belt measures 36" from tie to tie.

Spice Box CD by Helm

"This is music from my village!" and similar sincere comments are what we've heard about our newest creation with Helm. A "real" voyage along the ancient Spice Route, infusing the flavor of traditional instruments and songs with the talents of Mark and Ling Shien Bell, Larry Klein and guest artists. We "cooked this up" together, musicians and dancers working in the same kitchen to provide a feast for dancers and listeners alike.

Stainless Steel Scraffito Sword with Gold Sheath & Handle

Bright silver tone sword with broad, flat edge is perfect for easy balancing. Blade is decorated with scraffito inspired hatch marks. Lion and rabbit motif handle and sheath both have an aged wash over gold toned metal. 36" long.

Ten Yard Skirt

The original ten yard skirt.. 100% cotton, long wearing, Perfect for practice and performance.

Color; Basic Black

The adjustable elastic casing fits hips up to 60 inches. Order by length, Short 34 inches, Medium 36 inches, Long 38 inches. In stock and ready to ship.

The Compleat Mother Magazine

The very best in Natural mothering for over 20 years. Melanie's favorite all time magazine. Comes 4 times a year.

Tribal Basics Vol. 1 Dance Fundamentals, Revised DVD

Tribal Basics Vol. 4 Advanced Workshop

When you're grounded in the Basics offered in Volume 1 Dance Fundamentals, it's time to move on to the more complicated and challenging Advanced Workshop. Join Carolena for embellishments, variations, layering and complex steps. Tribal Dance Tribal Drums soundtrack.

Tribal Belt Base with Coins

25" x 3"

Tribal Dance Tribal Drums CD by Helm

Take a rhythmic journey through North Africa and the Middle East as FatChanceBellyDance (Music for Tribal Basics) and Helm (Music of the Hahbi 'Ru) release music previously available only on cassette or videotape.
FCBD's Music for Tribal Basics has been the standard for entry into the world of Tribal Belly Dance.
In Music of the Hahbi 'Ru, Helm's Mark Bell, Ling Shien Bell and Frank Aviles, weave an intricate web. The layering of lyrical improvisations on traditional Arabic rhythms gives tribal style dancers the freedom of creativity critical to this style of dance. Additionally, three compositions that have become signatures of The Hahbi 'Ru Dance Ensemble have been included from the original cassette.
Instrumentation includes doumbec, bendir, zils, tabla baladi, def, riq , nai, vocals, mizmar.

Zils, signature

These 2 3/4" premium quality brass zils have a clear, mellow tone.Weight approximately 1.5 ounce per zil. The FatChanceBellyDance logo is complimented by an alternating ring of Khamsah (hand of Fatima) and Masha'Allah (God willing). Designed for us exclusively by Saroyan Mastercrafts, well-known for high quality, durable zils. Comes with case and instructions. BRASS ONLY.

Zils, student

A plain 2 1/4" zil just right for student hands. Inexpensive and easy to use. A quick investment while you learn, then upgrade to the Signature when you feel like you're ready for a more professional zil.