www.muralsbylori.150m.c om She's a bellydancer and also Lana's sister -- a tremendous artist who paints 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. 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. Visit the site, you'll see! On it, my name is listed under "Amara" in Michigan, which my dance name before I returned to my name Lana, given to me at birth.
www.najlabell.com, my friendfor years: Bellydancer Najla across the river in Canada. www.shimmycrazy.com, My friend: bellydancer Victoria, (friends with Najla, it's all a lovefest!) in Canda. These two are sisters to me.
Aidaofsf@yahoo.com If my class schedule doesn't work with you, try Aida. She's a warm, highly skilled, intensely experienced instructor/musician. My mentor in dance & life. Period.
Susu Abdo Arnold is my new friend in dance. She leads Chatham-Kent's only authentic Egytian dance studio and is a disciplined, creative dancer/instructor. We share common world views and she has treated me as a sister. Visit her site and check out her great clips! Sonja is also my newest sister in dance. She's a force in the state of Tennessee. A bellydancer (instructor and performer), musician, plus human and animal rights activist, she is embodies true artistry. Her photo galleries are divine. Go check them out!
www.raquyandthecavemen -- The best bellydance music. Period. Based in New York, Percussionist Liron Peled performs on Lana's instructional bellydance fitness DVD Authentic Bellydance.
John Ferrante- His blend of rock & Middle Eastern music is hot and can be heard in Authentic Bellydance with Lana, the DVD.
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-clairinet, def and more.