www.muralsbylori.150m.com She's a bellydancer and also Lana's sister -- a tremendous artist who paints adorable baby and children's murals. Check it out! www.rescuedgreyhounds.com Racing greyhounds live horrible lives at the tracks. This Michigan group is working to abolish it. If you'd like to rescue one of these affectionate, gentle couch potato dogs, visit this site! PS..they need volunteers too. www.sashafarm.org A wonderful sanctuary in Michigan where rescued farm animals live in peace. Go visit them! If you want to donate to an animal cause, this is the place. Your dollar will be well-spent. PS...they too need volunteers at the farm. http://www.rugbyfiorenzuola.it/newsite/HOMEPAG E.htmI like rugby! Here's some nice rugby photos and information about this Italy-based team. (Text written in Italian) Plus the webmaster designed the Detroit Bellydance logo! www.brantlavalla.com If you're searching to add a piece of art to your home -- a drawing, painting, sculpture or furniture, check out this site! His portraits are stunning, makes a great gift! Check out this L.A. artist and friend
We cross paths... www.shira.net It is THE site for Middle Eastern dance resources. www.najlabell.com, my friend & bellydancer Najla across the river in Canada www.shimmycrazy.com, my friend & bellydancer Victoria, (friends with Najla, it's all a lovefest!) in Canda aidaofsf@yahoo.com Aida doesn't have a website, but here's her email address. If Lana's class schedule doesn't work with you, try her. She's a warm, skilled instructor. Our biggest inspiration. www.bellydancerjessica.com Instructor based in Ann Arbor. Such a dear. www.mishaal.com A stunnigly beautiful dancer who lives in Tokyo. One of our favorites and she's also a fabulous person. www.bellyrox.com, for information on PURE.
Musicians...
www.raquyandthecavemen -- The best bellydance music. Period. www.reidnoise.com -- Lana ocassionally performs with this master electronic musician for something a bit different, sometimes dreamy, sometimes funky. www.seanblackm.com -- His music will hit your soul. Visit the site to hear it and you'll know what I mean. World jazz-hints of Flamenco, Brazilian and more. www.aratopouzian.com -- Armenian and Middle Eastern music. Also the head of American Recording Productions, a great site for world music. Ara plays the kanun, duduk, dumbek, metal G-clairnet, def and more. www.wensdy.8m.com -- She's a fashion reporter, a Detroit musician and has a hip website! Check her out!