Premium Courses

Looking for fresh costuming ideas and patterns?

Want to make more professional looking costumes than what you get from 5-minute tutorials?

If so, you are in the right place.

Here are Sparkly Belly’s special premium programs!


I love your courses. They are so clear and they create confidence, as well as beautiful belly dance clothes!

– a Sparkly Belly student

All-Access Membership

Want to get your hands on ALL of Sparkly Belly premium courses?

Need the right push that helps you complete your projects?

In the All-Access Membership, you’ll get access to the entire library of Sparkly Belly premium courses and find the people with whom you’ll be working on projects together. You’ll take your project to completion this time. Let’s do it together!

Sewing levels: ALL

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Brand New Premium Course!

Leyla Belly Dance Dress Premium Course

Online Program

Want stunning dresses with trendy mesh cutouts?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create these gorgeous dresses featuring intricate mesh cutouts and comfy built-in bras!

Elevate your look with these unique designs featuring flattering necklines, whimsical sleeves and voluminous hemlines, guaranteed to make you the star of any show!

Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced

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Amara Belly Dance Dress Premium Course

Online Program

Looking for a comfy dress with coverage and style?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create these chic dresses that offer full-coverage AND let you wear your favorite street bra!

The soft mermaid silhouette is flattering for all body types, and you get 3 elegant dress designs with optional sleeves in this course. Perfect dresses for lessons, stage and troupes!

Sewing levels: Beginner-intermediate

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Jamila Flare Pants Premium Course

Online Program

Can’t find stylish practice pants that fit you well?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create beautiful & comfortable flare pants completely based on your measurements, so you’ll never worry about tripping over your pants again!

The V-shape waistband is flattering for all body types, and you get 3 beautiful pants designs in this course. Great pants for lessons, yoga, fusion & raqs sharqi outfits or even daily wear!

Sewing levels: Beginner-intermediate

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Zeina Skirt with Built-in Shorts Premium Course

Online Program

Struggling to make your skirt stay as you spin?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create comfortable & well-fitting dance shorts that will keep your skirt in place no matter how much you twirl!

The shorts are detachable, and you get 3 beautiful skirt designs in this course. So mix and match your shorts and skirts and expand your dance wardrobe!

Sewing levels: Beginner-intermediate

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Daria Mermaid Skirts Premium Course

Online Program

Want to upgrade your skirt collection?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 styles of gorgeous mermaid skirts that will instantly upgrade your outfits to designer levels!

Create your own style by mixing and matching the 2 design options, straight seam and diagonal seam, and high waist and low rise options. Learn to make the no-muffin-top waistband, and finish the skirt them professionally.

Sewing levels: Beginner-intermediate

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Aziza Baladi Dress Premium Course

Online Program

Aziza baladi dress

Looking for a dress that fits you?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 styles of beautiful & classic baladi dresses with a modern flare!

Mix and match dress designs and sleeve options, and create your very own baladi dresses to fit you! These dresses are beginner-friendly, quick reward projects.

Sewing levels: All levels are welcome 🙂

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Cascading Ruffle Skirts Premium Course

Online Program

Want a skirt that’s not a plain circle skirt?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can learn to create 2 gorgeous styles of Cascading Ruffle Skirts that are trending amongst designer costumes in recent years!

You’ll learn how to finish ruffle edges professionally with fishing line and horsehair braid, which will turn your skirts into instant WOW skirts!

Sewing levels: All levels are welcome 🙂

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Your course creates a space of calm, with just enough information to get the job done, without overwhelming (much needed at this time). Your kind reassurances and respect for inner beauty keeps one inspired through the patient process of learning a new skill.

– a Sparkly Belly student

Belly Dance Bra Fitting Ultimate Guide

Online Program

Gained or lost weight?

Can never seem to be able to fit belly dance bra tops well?

I put together this course because bra fitting is the MOST COMMON costume challenge that belly dancers face.

So I compiled all the tips and techniques that I learned over the years into 1 single course, so you can always refer to them whenever you have bra fitting issues like gaping bra cups / bra cups that are too small, shoulder straps giving you a headache, back bumps etc etc!

Sewing levels: All levels are welcome 🙂

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Advanced Circle Skirts Premium Course

Online Program

Bored with plain 2-panel circle skirts?

Want to upgrade your skirt collection with designer-grade circle skirts?

In this special Sparkly Belly course, you can create beautiful circle skirts with fancy design features like side cut outs and drapes, horsehair braid, adjustable high slits and curly hem!

You’ll also master the step-by-step technique to create an even hem for your skirts and many designer hemming styles that will level up your circle skirts!

Sewing levels: All levels are welcome 🙂

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Belly Dance Body Stocking Premium Course

Online Program

Conscious about marks on your torso?

Want to control the jiggly flesh around the upper arms, belly and legs?

In this special course, you can learn to make your very own body stockings to wear underneath your costumes!

It not only hides marks on your skin, but slims down these areas without creating bumps (NO muffin tops or panty lines) or restricting your movements! Plus, you can even turn your bodystockings into full, professional dresses!

Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate

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Sultana Turkish Vest Premium Course

Online Program

Sultana Turkish Vest Premium Course

Looking for a nice Turkish vest to layer on tops?

Not sure how to go about creating the unique shape of this underbust vest?

In this Sultana Turkish Vest Premium Course, you can learn to make a beautiful Turkish vest with an adjustable closure to fit your size!

You’ll also learn ways to hack the basic pattern so you can have multiple style options. Perfect for all styles of belly dance, renaissance faire and other festival costumes!

Sewing levels: Beginner – Intermediate

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Luna Classic Tribal Tops Premium Course

Online Program

Want to have more variety in your top collection?

Want to be able to make classic tops and decorate them with your own style and creativity?

In this Luna Classic Tribal Tops premium course, you’ll learn to make 4 classic, comfy tribal tops to fit your measurements!

These are great for ATS and tribal fusion costuming!

Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly 🙂

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Peekaloons Pantaloons Premium Course

Online Program

peekaloons pantaloons with side openings cutouts

Have you always had your eyes on those sumptuous pantaloons with sassy side openings?

How many times have you pinned these super cool pantaloons on your costume inspiration board!?

Join the Peekaloons Pantaloons premium course, and you can make your very own puffy pantaloons with peek-a-boo drape side openings – aka Peekaloons – to fit your size!

Plus you get another style option that has a cute casual look with less volume but the same sassy side openings!

Perfect for tribal fusion costuming and/or festival clothing!

Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly 🙂

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The Sparkly Belly courses are so easy to follow and they take all the guesswork out of it.  They save me so much time and frustration from trying to figure out how to make something, and they always turn out perfectly.

– a Sparkly Belly student

Applique Making for Belly Dance Costumes Premium Course

Online Program

Want to bedazzle your own costumes, but not sure where to start?

Your bead work somehow ends up looking amatuer, not professional?

Join this special Applique Making for Belly Dance Costumes premium course, and I’ll take you through my step-by-step beading & applique making techniques, so you can master high-end applique making without spending high-end price 🙂

Sewing levels: Beginner-friendly 🙂

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Hourglass Belly Dance Dress Premium Course

Online Program

Hourglass Belly Dance Dress - Sparkly Belly Premium Course

Want more coverage….and style?

Want to make a perfectly-fitting dress with a built-in bra?

Join this Hourglass Belly Dance Dress Premium Course, and make your very own belly dance dress with a built-in bra and lace side panels that shape you into an hourglass figure!

Plus you get another beautiful style option with a partial belly panel as well as matching accessories to elevate a homemade costume to a professional one!

Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced (Ability to make a basic belly dance bra is a prerequisite for this course.)

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Dina Bra from Scratch Premium Course

Online Program

Dina Bra from Scratch Premium Course

Always looking for a Dina Bra base?

Frustrated by the hard Dina Bra base that’s impossible to fit properly?

Join the Dina Bra from Scratch Premium Course, and make your own Dina Bra that fits you perfectly!

By the end of the course, you’ll have a soft and comfortable Dina Bra, covered seamlessly (without darts or gathering) with fabric of your choice. Enjoy the professional look at a fraction of the cost!

Sewing levels: Intermediate – Advanced

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Aurora Convertible Skirt Premium Course

Online Program

Aurora Convertible Skirt Premium Course

Want to stretch your costume making time & money further?

Join the Aurora Convertible Skirt Premium Course, and create a gorgeous skirt that gives you 3+ looks in 1 skirt! Swap your looks in seconds!

Learn to create modern design features like cutouts, drapes, tail, train and wavy skirt hem, pick from 32 design options, and create your own designer-looking costume!

Sewing levels: Beginner – Advanced

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Swirly Belt & Applique Premium Course

Online Program

Swirly Belt - Sparkly Belly Premium Course

Looking for a new and unique belt design?

Join this popular Swirly Belt & Applique premium course, and make your own, gorgeous Swirly Belt and matching costume that no one else has! Be the envy of all the dancers at your next hafla with this designer-looking belt 😉

Sewing levels: Beginner – Advanced (sewing machine is NOT required)

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Belly Dance Costume Workshop

Online Workshop

Belly Dance Costume Workshop

Why should you pay hundreds of dollars on a costume only to get gaping cups and a muffin top?

Make a gorgeous, professional-looking costume that fits your unique curves and budgeteven if the thought of making a full costume from scratch scares you right now!

Sewing levels: Very Beginner / New to belly dance costume making

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Belly Dancer in Business: Practical Tips on Online Marketing & Business for Artist Oriented Minds

eBook

Belly Dancer in Business eBook

Want to be successful as a professional belly dancer?

But not sure how to market yourself?

Or even where to start?

Check out this ebook, and learn how to use online marketing tools, so you can turn your passion into your living.

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Want to enroll in more than 1 course at a time?

If you’ve just discovered Sparkly Belly courses and got excited about many of them, I have good news!

I’ve been hearing from people who are really excited to find the courses they’ve been looking for, but not sure which one to start with.

If you’re interested in joining in more than 1 course, feel free to email me at mao@sparklybelly.com and I’ll be happy to create a custom package for you!

I love enthusiastic people, and I want to support people who’re excited to learn new skills! So let me know what you want, and I may be able to give you a small discount to help you get started!

Looking forward to hearing from you 🙂