Bellydance Links
Studios Ozma teaches at:
Deseos Productions (Tokyo): Deseos Productions founded the Tokyo International Bellydance Competition and hosts many great workshops each year.
Eva Belly Dance Studio (Matsudo): Eva and I go way back.
Dancers in Japan:
Greater Tokyo Area
Farasha : A stunning dancer in both Oriental and Tribal styles, Farasha is skilled instructor, performer, and in-demand translator for workshops. She is currently based in Hachioji.
Joe : Co-founder of Deseo Productions and Deseos Studio. Joe is a hardworking and talented, dancer, instructor, actress, and singer living in Tokyo.
Mishaal's Devidasi studio : I owe a great debt of gratitude to Mishaal for helping me find my dance voice. She's an inspirational dancer and teacher.
Sali :Such a graceful dancer and one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen.
Huleya : An energetic oriental style dancer who includes Lulu Sabongi and Dr. Gamal Seif as beloved teachers.
Nourah : One of my favorite Turkish Roma-influenced Oriental dancers in Japan. When she's not touring with Babazula, Nourah is teaching at Devidasi studio.
Zizi : My favorite Modern Egyptian-styled dancer in Japan. Period. So good.
Elina : Elina is a powerful and tireless performer and puts on one HELL of a restaurant show.
Sadia : American-born Sadia began performing in Tokyo in the 80's and is still going strong.
Tanishq : Strong and sexy. Super sexy.
:
KIKI : Well versed in Oriental and Roma ("Gypsy") style.
Misato : FCBD trained ATS and Tribal fusion.
Miho : Turkish influenced Oriental and Roma performer and instructor.
Izumi : A lovely dancer with Turkish oriental sensibilities.
Kazumi : Ebulient.
Maki : Maki increasingly teaches worldwide.
Nicole : She puts on an amazing stage show. Emotional range, complex narratives, dancing boys and more!
Anaan : Tribal Fusion dancer currently living in Tokyo and teaching at
Devadasi Studios.
Osaka
Tania : Amazing zills! Turkish greatness! All! All!
International dancers (incomplete):
Eshe: Founder of the Afet collective. Eshe has performed all over the world and currently lives, performs, and teaches in Korea.
Henna: Co-founder of Deseos Productions, amazing dancer, and occasional dance partner. Henna currently lives, dances, and teaches in Portland, Oregon.
Musicians:
Greater Tokyo Area
Sharkiroma : Original Gypsy Style Unit.
Alladeen : Middle-Eastern music ensemble with some Balkan and Turkish influences.
Tabla Kwaiesa : One of Japan's original (and insane) bands for Middle eEastern music.
Alan Patton : Frontman for Kazura Mazurka and my favorite little band to perform in tiny spaces with.
Pyramidos : Turbo Folk!
Photographers:
Michael Baxter (USA):
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Baxter-Belly-Dance-Photography/125678561728
Nam:
www.atelier-nam.com
Tim Porter:
www.tim-porter.com
Lars Jenson:
www.tokyoportraits.com
Nathan Busscher:
www.busscher.us
Ellen Nepilly:
www.ellen-nepilly.com
Seishiro Jay Tomoika:
www.homepage.mac.com/sjtomioka/portfolio/
Quyhn Ahn:
www.qatx-photography.com
Irwin Wong:
www.irwinwong.com
Alexis Alvarez-Suzuki:
www.flickr.com/people/madame_suzuki
Dobie Cheung:
www.fusionliquid.com
Martin O'Connor
Jay Winder
Eric Feinbaum