COSTUMING GYPSY CARAVAN STYLE

One of the many questions that often gets asked; once a student has been dancing with me for awhile is what costuming pieces do I need?  This is a great question!  There is so much out there and it is all beautiful and it is so hard to not want it all!  There are definite key components that are needed and are consider basic parts of a costume.

This is geared toward Gypsy Caravan Style which Paulette Rees-Denis the founder of GC released for our Caravan Project Troupes.  Consistency and looking similar is the key we are a tribe.

Basic Tribal Components:  

• 25-32 Yard Tribal Skirt ( solid Color only)
• Pantaloons, Harem Pants or Belly Dance Pants
• Choli (Black)
• Lace up vest ( any color to coordinate your skirt)
• Hip Wrap (Nothing with coins)
• Tribal Tassel Belt ( short tassels nothing long)
• Body Stocking Black (only if you do not want a bare belly)
• Mix of Flowers ( need at least 5)
• Jewelry Bling (Ethnic, natural, silver, sterling)

Tribal Vendors:

http://www.magicalfashions.com/  (Skirts, Lace Up choli, Belts)

http://www.bellydance.com/  (Lace up , Hip Choli,Wraps)

http://www.moondancebellydance.com/  (Tribal Belts Mirrored, Hip Wraps. Velvet Choli’s)

http://www.tribenawaar.com/marketplace/Cholis.html

  (Black Choli’s, 32 yard skirts these skirts are called cupcake skirts and are amazing!  I have a white one)

http://www.flyingskirts.com/ (skirts, Choli’s)