What Every Bellydance Student Needs in Their Dance Bag!

With a new bellydance season right around the corner it's time to make sure you're dance bag is properly stocked for a new season of classes! Or if you're just starting out we can put the perfect Beginner tote bag together for you.  You wouldn't start Ballet class or a sport without the right equipment, nor should you start bellydancing without the proper tools to use in class and at home for practice. 

Some dance students just want the basics of simple black tights and a camisole top which is perfect. We can accent that with a brightly colouried hip scarf with coins or fringe or a fun Booty Wrap that covers but really spices up the black tights you're wearing underneath! These items really help your teacher see how your upper and lower body is moving so she can give you appropriate correction and guidance in class. 

BellyUp carries a wide selection of 
Hipscarves, Tanks, Camis, Tops and more! 

Mix and match or buy coordinating outfits! 
It all works and looks great! 



Hot Bellydance Practice Outfits Make You Look and Feel Great! 

Walk into any of our classes and you'll see many of our students wearing our fantastic range of Sharifwear items - made for the bellydancing diva!  If you really want to feel the part visually as you start your journey into the dance, go for some of our amazing Sharifwear styles. So many styles to choose from - like pants in metallic, florals, and funky prints to sexy Gypsy tops in lace, florals, mesh, and other wild designs, colours and fabrics.  




Add Some Great Middle Eastern Music to Your Collection! 

Bellydance music is exciting! It's deep and rich and luxurious in its sound and texture. You're going to want to practice your new found shimmy, figure 8's, and travelling steps to something that moves you so pick up a few CDs to get your collection started. BellyUp carries a full line of Egyptian music CDs from Egyptian Pop, to Baladi to Oriental style. You should also have a Middle Eastern Rhythm CD so you become accustomed to the standard rhythms found in bellydance music. Just ask us to make some recommendations for you and we are happy to pick out some based on your skill level and musical tastes. 

Props - Cane, Zills, Veil and Other Accessories 

The Cane known as Assaya (or stick) is used in Egyptian Folklore and as part of Egyptian Raks Sharqi routines as well. You'll soon be introduced to it and all students love it. It's lively, fun and adds an earthy feeling to your bellydance routines. 

Finger Cymbals ( aka Sagat or Zills) are taught at Beginner level and throughout and are a wonderful instrument to learn to play as a dancer. And they sound beautiful. 

Veils are used in Oriental entrances. We carry beautiful silk and chiffon veils in a variety of bold and bright colours -  they will make you feel like a Goddess!