Alexia - Alexia is a belly dance performer, choreographer and instructor in Central New Jersey. Besides teaching classes at Princeton University, Alexia, (Kim Leary) is Artistic Director of the Drum & Dance Learning Center. She has performed and taught as an artist-in-residence throughout the tri-state area.

Amalia - Amalia is belly dancer and instructor in Philadelphia, PA. She has appeared at restaurants and dance events throughout the tri-state area, and in her home state of California. Her energetic and dynamic performances have captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Her love of and commitment to Middle Eastern dance and desire to share her enthusiasm has made her a highly respected and sought after performer and instructor.

Carmine - Carmine Guida is a Middle Eastern music teacher, performer and composer from Manhattan. Known in some circles as Gelf the Elf.

Djinn - Djinn is an awesome band from New York. Brooklyn's own "East Coast Tribal" style music ranging from traditional Middle Eastern to an experimental blending of traditional instruments with electronic and beat boxing.

Drum and Dance Learning Center - The DDLC is a school in Bordentown New Jersey that teaches a variety of drum styles (Middle Eastern, Irish, American Kit, West African) and dance styles (Egyptian, Turkish, Romani, West African, Hip Hop Fusion).

Fatima Bassmah - Fatima Bassmah performs Egyptian cabaret influenced by Lebanese style belly dance and modern Egyptian dance. Involved in dance for over 10 years, she continues to study under two of the most influential teachers in the Philadelphia area, Habiba and Valerie Rushmere.

Folk Tours - Folk Tours is an annual camp held in Green Lane Pennsylvania and Turkey that offers educational and entertaining music and dance to build bridges between countries.

Ishtar - Ishtar is a Bellyrock band from Pittsburg PA. Their innovative sound combines clarinet, surfer style electric guitar, and traditional middle eastern percussion.

Jalsah - What is Jalsah? A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East.

Maqam World - Maqam World is a non-commercial, educational web site dedicated to helping musicians understand the maqam or modal system used in classical Arabic music.

Melissa Murphey - Melissa, also known as the Clarinet Chick, formed the Classic Bellyrock Band, Ishtar. Melissa also co-founded Jalsah, a community participation music event held nationwide. In addition to teaching Middle Eastern Ensemble workshops, her sheet music can be downloaded at Dorku.com.

Michelle DeVine - Dancer, instructor, choreographer, and the organizer of the largest bellydance festivals on the east coast: Rakkasah East and Spring Caravan.

NJBellydancing.com - The most comprehensive list for *anything* and *everything* Belly Dance in New Jersey. New Jersey Belly Dancing was created to provide a resource for New Jersey teachers, students, performers, musicians, vendors, promoters and fans of Belly Dancing in New Jersey and the tri-state area.

PhillyRaqs.com - This website is for belly dancers and those interested in belly dancing in the Greater Philadelphia area, including Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware, South Jersey and Central Pennsylvania.

Rakkasah- Rakkasah is a family of four bellydance festivals that occur annually throughout the United States. The festivals are all kicked off with a week-long workshop featuring internationally known Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing, and Music Teachers. A sea of vendors, costumes, and goodies surround stages that have non stop performances all weekend for each festival. It is Bellydancer Heaven.

Shira.net - Shira.net is an excellent resourse for bellydancers and Middle Eastern musicians. Shira lists articles for all types of advice, lyrics for traditional songs, and a list of teachers througout the US.

Suhaila Salimpour - Suhaila Salimpour is a world renowned teacher, performer and choreographer of Middle Eastern dance. She is the daughter of Jamila Salimpour - the mother of American Bellydance, and she has devised a method of teaching bellydance that has revolutionized the art form.