On this page we would like to address that all web links listed below are Individuals that:

1) Love this great art form known as Belly Dance/Middle Eastern Dance.  
2) Created music for dancers.
3) Are Drummers

I personally want to say thank you to all for putting forth your efforts to keep this dance alive!
If you are in the Syracuse area and are looking for lessons, you will want to hook up with Chelle.  She is a fantastic teacher and dancer!  She holds the annual Belly Fest that you will not want to miss.  Chelle's motto:  "Inspire to dance.  Dance to inspire."  And that she does!l
If you are in the Buffalo area, you will definitely want to hook up with Ilya. She has an amazing assortment of tribal accessories.
Morocco has been performing for over 40 years and has traveled extensively for research and performances.  She teaches regularly at her own academy of Middle Eastern and North African dance in New York City.  She has some great things on her web site, including pictures of her new studio.  There are articles, picitures, reviews and bios as well.
Faruk is a highly sought after musician.  He can be contacted through his Agent Ofer Ziv at www.GateProductions.com

Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ
(Rhythms for middle eastern dance for dumbek, dumbec, doumbec, doumbek, Arabic tabla, darabuka, tombak, zarb ...) 

Morocco and The Casbah Dance Experience
Shira
Nahara Dance
If you are in Nyack NY or close to NYC - Nahara is it!
Jas's Drum Site
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Full Moon Tribal
SOLACE
I personally have to give credit to Jeremiah Soto for inspiring me through his music.  Most of my Choreographies are to his work.