When you begin your adventure in belly dancing you will want to enjoy the fun of creating the perfect belly dancing costume. When a belly dancer is performing for an audience, her costume is as much a part of the entertainment as her movements. Gold accessories are very popular for belly dancing costumes.

Belly dancers do not wear very much jewelry as a rule. They find that wearing too much jewelry can inhibit their dance movements. The addition of belly dancing coins is an exception to this rule. Scarves and bras are usually decorated with these coins for a traditional touch.

The Tradition

Where belly dancing coins originated is not known. It is believed that the tradition started when the members of the audience would give the belly dancer coins to show that they enjoyed her show. Other people believe that the tradition started with gypsy dancers that also use coins in their traditional dance. Wherever it started, wearing coins on a belly dancing costume is almost required.

Scarves

The scarves that are used around the hips are commonly adorned with coins. The color and movement of the scarf is accompanied by the flash and sound of the coins as the dancer performs their dance. It is possible to find scarves that already have the coins attached or you can add the coins yourself.

You can also usually find scarves that have the holes already for adding coins. This allows you to add coins, beads, and jewels to your scarf for a look that is completely unique.

Headwear

The headwear is another place for adding coins. If you don't wish to have anything around your hips while you are dancing then you can choose to add the coins to your headwear. A headdress that is completely made of coins is certainly a very dramatic statement.

Tops

Coins can be added to your bra top if you wish. You can opt to have them sewn on or you can add them on your own if you prefer. The bottom part of the top is a very likely place to add coins. This allows for them to have