Here it is. What has inspired this constant obsessing. Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition in February. And, quite frankly, I don't even know if it will be good. Seems like it will...but I don't know. And another thing, I'm not big on dance competitions. However, this one has workshops and a big cash prize.And what exactly have I been obsessing over? Costumes, technique, costumes,the workshops, costumes and the competition. Yeah, a lot about the costumes. I keep having this re-occurring, unrealistic worry, like a child going into Jr. High for the first time, that everyone will laugh at my costume for whatever reason. Oh, and in this worry, they don't laugh right to my face but rather behind my back secretively like "oooh...what's that she's wearing? How horrid!" Or that others will have the same costume if I buy it online, or that it won't be good enough if I make it myself. Sheesh.
The problem is I have never been to anything like this for Belly Dance before. Modern dance? Sure...but not Belly. Around so many Belly Dancers...and very possibly many excellent ones. What is considered a good costume? What's paying too much? Is this move acceptable? Do I need more than one costume? What do we wear to classes? Oh..THIS is Tribal and THIS is Egyptian? What if I look TOO different? Or worse TOO the same! Okay, well now that's out, don't worry it will not keep me from going.
With that aside, I am equally as excited! To talk and meet with so many Belly Dancers! Have classes, compare costumes, make friends, learn more technique! SO freaking excited! I've spent hours on YouTube watching videos of both good and bad dancers. And that is to say what I consider good and bad. And searched for hours all over the web looking at costumes and accessories, and there is still so much to look at!
AND I've been searching all over LA for different classes to take. Again, there are SO many!
So, I finally decided to use what I have, get a little extra, and make the costume(s) myself! I perused what I have, decided what I needed and searched the web for a fabric and craft store. JO-ANN'S? Really? MICHAELS? Yuck! And I told the computer "Come on! I live in FREAKING LA! Find something INTERESTING like I know there has to be tons of here!" Ask and ye shall receive. I found the International Silks and Woolens. To ANYONE who does sewing, costuming, furniture, or even just enjoys fabrics..RUN! Don't walk. 'Cus it was cool...way way WAY cool. http://www.internationalsilks.com/International_Silks_and_Woolens/Home.html
Update's and probably pictures will come of the costume(s) in question. Wish me luck!
