Resources

This part of the site contains information and advice for our students, and for anyone who is interested in Middle Eastern dance. The most common questions that we get from students are answered on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Reviews and Recommendations

• Music Recommendations - Good CDs of Middle Eastern music for practise and performance, selected by the OMEDS teachers and committee.

• Reading List - Books about dance and Middle Eastern culture, reviewed by Rachael.

• Video Recommendations - Some videos selected by our teachers to demonstrate what they've been covering in class.

Articles and Advice

• FAQ - Some of the most common questions we get asked about our classes and about this dance form.

• About the Dance - A very brief introduction to the benefits of Middle Easten Dance and its background, for prospective students.

• Costuming Advice - Rachael has put together some advice to help performers look fabulous on stage, with costumes that help compliment their dancing rather than distract from it. This is especially useful for first time performers, and we hope it may give everyone else some helpful hints.