Welcome to Jewells of the Desert Dance Club.

The club was formed 25 years ago to provide dance opportunities for women who were starting out on their own and couldn't afford regular dance classes. Members grow as dancers and also enjoy the camaraderie of a great group of women.

Our workouts are designed for all shapes, sizes, ages, abilities and dance levels -- from beginner though advanced. You may feel a little lost at first, and everyone learns at a different pace. Remember, we all started at the same place. As you learn various dance steps and dances, you will develop eye-hand coordination and memory skills and get a good low-impact aerobic workout.

If you get more adventuresome, you can join the troupe and perform. Troupe members dance in Ghawazee tribe attire. Costumes that are fully covered by todays standards. The veil on the face is our trademark. We also use a lot of props: canes, fans, zills, swords, knives, tambourines, veils, etc.

The cost is $1.00 donation when you can. Ask for a card on your first day. Have me sign your card 8 times, and you will receive free surprise. If you have any questions, please ask at any time (suzannaruby@yahoo.com) We meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at MY PLACE 140-A WYATT DR.(new site because the city is now charging ) Las Cruces, New Mexico. Wear loose and cool clothing.

Great News I have opened a store called MY PLACE. I will be carrying things for drummers, dancers (all styles), gifts for friends, and a little of THIS & THAT. I you need anything you don’t see write it down on the wish list. There is a massage by Elizabeth, furniture by Stacy, and a dance/art studio. Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00pm Monday and Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm classes Saturday 10:00-7:00pm Sunday 1:00-2:30pm or by Appointment. The address is 140-a Wyatt Dr. It is located between Main and El Paso. Turn at the Weinerschinitzel (hot dog placet) Third building down on the left. Same building on Red Wing Shoes.
Keep dancing
Jewell
http://myplacejewell.wetpaint.com
DRUMMING GROUPS IS LAS CRUCES
Desert Heart Beats-(Beginning Dumbek Drum Practice) -- 5:30-6:30 Monday and 6:00-7:00 pm Saturday at My Place, 140-A Wyatt. The director is Susan Jewell. You don't have to have a drum to start.

New World Drummers (African Drum ) is Thursday and Friday call Karuna for times.The director is Karuna Warren 523-0664. My Place 140-A Wyatt Dr.Friday 6-9 pm. (They often provide live music when we perform.)




Video Reviews
http://cdbaby.com/style/797 - Buy and listen to what you want.

http://www.amirasbelly.com/dvd.php
HOSSAM RAMZY AND PHIL THORNTON: music for bellydancing
The perfect companion to Amira's "Bellydance 101" DVD, Amira's "Music for Bellydance" features 11 more tracks from these world-renowned stars of Egyptian music to keep you dancing. This is a good video to start with. We have very similar styles so you won't be confused when you come to my class.
LINKS AND INFORMATION - I want to thank people who have sent me links and information.
So join and add your picture too.


http://www.angelfire.com/planet/selenak/index.ht
ml- FLORALIA
Selena Kareena
Floralia Bellydance Weekend
Kenneth James Recreation Center
301 S Foch st.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico/87901 www.bangadrum.com-great drums and stuff.

http://www.dulcimershofar.com/home.php?cat=3091-Rhythm Rides for Dumbek by Billy Woods and David Korup. Great tunes for drummers. Some of you may know them from the SCA drum circles many many moons ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8iUv65_rk8 Skip this is a great sound of music from the heart.
http://www.artemisimports.com/-Ghawazee coats.
http://www.missbellydance.com

http://www.visionarydance.com/accesoriescat.html This is the great place to find the dancing shoes that I wear.


http://www.desertdancer.com/turban.html-How to tie a turban.
http://www.sikhnet.com/s/tyingturbans-How to tie a turban.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cUBOCTUUiI&NR=1-sword dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJWdPAGWOf8-sword dance
www.shira.net-Dancers in the area.
www.OrientalDancer.net-Dancers in the area.
http://www.moondancebellydance.com/gypsy.htm This place has the greatest prices a round.
http://www.gildedserpent.com/articles20/najiaveil.htm-articles on dance.
www.magiccitycostumes.com/default/- costumes on a budget.
http://www.mid-east.com/index.asp? Zills, drums, and heads.
https://www.kindermusik.com/ Go to shop at the top and click. Select instruments then click Shakers & Scrapers
8" TAMBOURINE, HEADLESS WITH PLASTIC SHELL Regular Price:$10.95. This is the best for your money and you won’t have to worry about the summer heat. Because it doesn't have a head it will fit on your head.
http://www.theatrehouse.net A good source for fringe and canes.
http://www.inatranz.net/
Jd Wassi Inatranz- has a whole page of his music.
http://scheherezadeimports.com/items/music-cd~39-s~99-/list.htm------
Scheherezadeimports -- A good source for patterns and stuff.
http://www.eshakti.com/ -- If you like to wear interesting things every day, check out this site.





Just click We are One Dance and Drum and the Las Cruces Renn Fair.

JEWELLS OF THE DESERT PREFORMING GROUP