Are there different styles of belly dance costumes?
There are many styles of belly dance costumes, and that’s part of the fun of the dance! The most widely recognized belly dance costume is the modern ‘cabaret’ style, consisting of many possible variations of a floor length skirt fitted on the hips (and/or harem pants), a hip belt, and a bejeweled or decorated bra top. A newly popular style is ‘Tribal Belly dance’ costuming which utilizes layers of heavy ethnic fabrics and jewelry for an ethnic/fusion/ Gypsy look. There are also practice outfits and styles that use Near and Mid Eastern folkloric elements. One of the best ways to get acquainted with the richness and diversity of belly dance costuming is to view photos of belly dancers, view belly dance videos, and belly dance video clips. Return to the frequently asked questions about the belly dance.
