All in-stock costumes have sold out!!!

I am preparing a new shipment of costumes, so put in your special order now!  New Paypal button on the “Lebanese costumes by Shahraman Designs” page to the right will help you to expedite your order.

Please email Katya, katya@katyafaris.com to discuss your order.

Thanks!!!

I am getting an instructor certification in Zumba Fitness this summer!  Check it out!  It is a fitness movement system that incorporates different Latino dances, and some bellydance!  It will be added to the roster of classes for the Mosaic Dance Academy this Fall!

www.zumba.com/us/workshops/action/details/workshopID_2533

The Secret to having a costume look great is to have it altered to fit your body!  If you do not sew, like me, then you need to find a professional such as my seamstress, Naciye of Turkey!  She owns Golden Stitch Alterations on Kirkwood Ave. in downtown Bloomington, and can make your costume fit perfectly!  She also does a lot of wedding dresses, prom dresses, and basic alterations such as hemming, zippers, etc.  She is wonderful, check her out!

www.goldenstitchalterations.com

Her husband is a professional photographer and is currently booking for this summer’s wedding season!  Contact him for more info at:

www.elegantframesphotography.com

Mosaic Dance Academy LLC:  The only dance studio in Bloomington dedicated to the Art of Middle Eastern Dance! 

 Katya Faris is proud to be opening her own dance studio in beautiful downtown Bloomington this Fall!!!  Location TBA, but will be a part of the Olympus Properties. 

2 FALL/WINTER 7 week Sessions will be offered, starting September 6-December 17!  6 classes, 2 classes a night M/W/F, 6-7, and 7:15-8:15pm!

Starting May 24-August 27, 2 Spring/Summer 7wk Sessions:

*THERE ARE FIVE in-stock costumes, please go to the page at the right: “Lebanese Bellydance Costumes by Shahraman Designs of Beirut” to pay through the Paypal button

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind bellydance costume, or “bedlah”?  Are you wanting something that is made just for you that no other dancer will have and will only fit your body?  Then you have come to the right place!  Katya Faris can help you to order your own authentic Lebanese costume by Shahraman Designs of Beirut.

I’ve included some pictures here of costumes that you can order as is or in another color, or tailor it to suit your creativity!  Shahraman can make anything you like, just send Katya a picture of what you want made, or if no picture then describe it and Katya will translate.  Lebanese costumes are hard to get in the United States, and differ from Egyptian costumes in that they are known for using authentic Swarovski crystals, have more fringe and generally show more leg than other styles; the more the crystals the higher the price. These are exclusive high-end costumes for raqs sharqi dancers who want to set themselves apart from the crowd.

Costumes come with bra/belt set (or dress), skirt, veil, armbands and headbands; because they are all couture-made, prices can range anywhere between $550-1000.  Also, each costume is not made until the order is placed and payment received, and can take one-two months to receive.  Katya can assure you that it is well worth the wait, as there is nothing like a costume that is made just for you!

Here is a gallery of photographs to see examples of her work; please click on the image to enlarge.  For more images, please see the page on the right with the title “Lebanese Bellydance Costumes by Shahraman Designs of Beirut”; there are five costumes in stock for sale there through Paypal listed there.

For special order costumes or more info, please contact Katya:  katya@katyafaris.com