ANNOUNCING A NEW SITE: I have had to split this website into two sites, due to policy changes with the provider. You will find more of my photos and costume advice here: An Original Dancer

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"Tahia Alibeck is a tigress, a vamp, and a tease. She's outlandish, outrageous, and daring in her mystique. With her rivetting eyes and, at times, her vampiress appeal, she addresses many an audience." Delilah, Seattle, WA, her quote from a cover article written by Laurel Victoria Gray for Habibi Magazine, Vol. 8, No. 3, 1984.

"From the moment Tahia dances into the spotlight there is no doubt she has succeeded...extraordinary in both dance and costuming. Her high energy, captivating smile and spontaneous joy warm the hearts of all who watch her." Lorie Muir-Graff, owner of Jehlor Fantasy Fabrics, from an article she wrote for Fantasia Magazine, 1984.

Photo used on Habibi Magazine's cover, 1984.

The same costume, in living color, 1990.

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Intrigued? Want to know more? Contact Tahia at: tahiaalibeck@yahoo.com

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ANNOUNCING!

My new jewelry! Check out my newest Etsy.com website, Alii~ah's Garden of Creativity! See what new goodies my outrageous mind has come up with now!

A few words on:

Bellydance Costuming

Spirit Dance Healing

Sleeves

Skirts 

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Tahia in performance, Fantasia Festival, Seattle, 1987.

In performance, 1990.

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Welcome to Tahia's Website!

The purpose of this site is to share bits and pieces from my many years as a professional Middle Eastern Dancer and Costume Designer in Seattle, Washington, from 1976 to 1998.

Performance photograph of Tahia Alibeck at Rakkasah Festival, 1987.

Tahia Alibeck in performance on the stage of Seattle's original ACT Theatre for her first major dance production of "A Spectacular Evening in Seattle," the northwest's largest annual Middle Eastern Dance Showcase, running from 1983 to 1990.

Studio photograph, 1985.

Posing for a friend before a performance in Seattle, 1991.

 

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Interested in creating your own, fabulously-flashy beaded costumes?

Be-Dazzling!

Hand Beading Techniques for Clothing and Costumes

by Tahia Alibeck

This 34 page, 8 1/2" by 11", wire-bound workbook is full of clear illustrations and some photos for making sequin or beaded flatwork, ribbon and scattered fringe, loose sequin, bead, rhinestone or jewel applications, plus the applique method for making your own sequin motifs quickly and inexpensively. A complete list of Tahia's choice of tools is also included.

Special Announcement!

Be-Dazzling! is on sale! Regular printed copy price: $12.95 (plus $3.50 shipping)

The download price is only $9.95!

Click here: Get Be-Dazzling! now!

For all other information, contact Tahia at:

tahiaalibeck@yahoo.com 

 or at

AMB LightWorks II, PO Box 20796, Sedona, AZ 86341