Articles I have Written
I have been writing about Belly Dance for a long time. First as the Editor and main writer for the Northern Nevada Belly Dance Guild, now defunct. That was back in the early 90's. Soon after that my partner and I formed Two Old Bags and started publishing Wiggle Hips magazine . I was the Editor and wrote many of the articles during its 10 years of publication. I have also written my own on-line newsletter, Janie's Oasis , for the last 5 years. I write the articles and the reviews for this on-line magazine, now in its sixth year.Below you will find a collection of links and locations for other articles I have written
In Jareeda Magazine
Making Your Own Belly Dance Costume: Harem Pants Also Known as Pantaloons
Making Your Own Rectangle Hip Sash
This article can also be found at Janie's Oasis
Quick and Easy Tribal Gauntlets
As part of the 2nd Tribal Issue. This article can also be found at Janie's Oasis
Making Your Own Belly Dance Costume: Bra and Belt series
When I was a Staff Writer I did this series, which can also be found at Janie's Oasis
25 Costuming Tips
This was written in honor of Jareeda's 25th Anniversary of publication
Making Belly Dance Purses Out of Trendy Purses
The bags were purchased at Belly Dance events later and pictures were requested with the designer by the buyers
In The Belly Dancer Magazine
When The Belly Dancer Magazine first started, Zaina kind enough to list me as a Staff member.
I was really only a contributor, because I only sent in a few articles.
On the Hunt for Fabric: East and South Bay
This article was part of the "In Your Own Back Yard!" column/series
Halima also wrote a short review of my Body Stocking Booklet in this issue.
High Desert Hip Fest in Reno, Nevada
This article was written as part of the Reviews section of the magazine.
In Gilded Serpent
"Hip Fest 2004" 8-31-04"Belly Dance in Reno ... You Bet" 9-30-03
"Communication + Cooperation = A Problem Solved " 7-12-03
"High Desert Hip Fest in Reno" 2-14-03
"Planning is the First Rule of a Successful Workshop" 6-28-02