Halimeda's Oasis

03/03/2025

A big "thank you" to all who stopped and shopped with Halimeda & Michaelis at Galentine's Gathering, Feb 28, Springhill, Florida. We had such a good time dancing, drumming, and munching the eatables.

For those that missed...so sorry because it was a great time!

02/24/2025

Finally... a quiet Sunday (yesterday) to finish the photography and upload of some great skirts' information. And, 1 pair of bloomers, 1 pair of vintage lurex striped harem pants. The skirts are all solid colors and very light weight. Many fasten on the side with either a tie or hook & eye. Prices vary from $45 to $80 depending upon fabric and amount of time to create. Let know if you are interested...thanks!

You can find them on halimeda.etsy.com or https://www.halimedasoasis.com under skirts./ pants.

02/23/2025

Thank you to all that shopped with Halimeda's Oasis in Panama City yesterday 2/22! We had a really fun veil workshop with Dawn; Michaelis was in charge of "the oasis" while I worked those veil muscles! Some dancers got some great deals on veils, hip scarves and cholis.

It was a beautiful day to drive home along US98 and lake in the shoreline. There was a stop in Apalachicola for seafood dinner - why not?

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02/20/2025

Hey local to Tallahassee / Crawfordville folks: its time for Halimeda to clean out the warehouse! My first run to go away ... lurex veils - several kinds - and beaded/coin hip belts. I'll be in Panama City this weekend, 22nd for Dawn's veil workshop. 1/2 price on all lurex veils (not all are online) and $5.00 hip scarves. All new and nothing wrong with any of the items. I need to reduce my overhead.

If there are colors that you are interested in, please let me know. I can grab some photos for you. Photo is black lurex with coppery overtones lurex. They have lots of sizing but if you rough them up, they become soft.

See https://Halimedasoasis.com for more and let me know...I'll make a deal!

02/15/2025

Just a quick reminder that there is one more class in this series of Zill/Finger Cymbal/Sagat classes. I've had a wonderful time sharing my knowledge of MENAHT music and playing finger cymbals. This the last class in this group; I'm taking a break. There are many, many rhythms to work with but we've covered a lot!

We'll meet at the Replay Fitness Studio - Feel Good Again, 2328 Apalachee Parkway #6., 1:30 EST tomorrow, Feb 16.
We'll do a quick review of the basic pattern for all music, hand exercises and then on to playing 2 count rhythms (malfuf, ayoob), 6 count (from Iran, Morocco), 9 count (Turkish) and hopefully time for 10 count (semai.)

02/03/2025

Any one interested in some really pretty, handmade, one of a kind headbands. They are smaller than the full cover headdress but larger, fuller and more decorative that a typical slip on headband. They look like they'd be great for Renn Faire, Tribal Dance, and Fantasy costuming. You could attach your own pins, jewelry, and veils to them.

They are not yet up on the web site...so you are seeing them first here! Let me know if you want one. $35 each.

02/02/2025

More finger cymbals and music! Feb 9th and Feb 16th, 1:30 - 3:00 EST at Replay Fitness - Feel Good Again Studio, 2328 Apalachee Parkway Suite 6, Tallahassee, Florida.

Halimeda's Oasis is sponsoring 2 more fun 2 Zill classes with Halimeda and Michaelis (Nancy & Mike Redig.) These classes are follow up classes for MORE dancing and music; they will give everyone a chance to practice loud & long!

I know this is short notice but I hope everyone gets a chance to expand on what they've learned before. We'll use pre-recorded and acoustic music.

Please let me know if you are interested. Cost is the same as last time. $15.00 It helps a lot if I know who is coming. Walk ins welcome too.

01/06/2025

Confession: Halimeda (Nancy Redig) had a very, very hard time learning to dance and play zills way back in the dark ages. It is one of the reasons that I like to share what I learned and hopefully help others learn more quickly, have lots of fun and not be afraid of the challenge.

The first Tallahassee, Replay Fitness studio workshop is January 19th at 1:30 EST (**sold out**) but a repeat of the same class will be January 26th. DM for more information.

Finger cymbals, sagat (Egyptian), zills (Turkish, American) ...whatever you want to call the small, metal, bell like instruments dancers wear on their fingers. Names vary by country and language. These bell like sounds keep the beat, enhance the music, provide our own percussion, communicate with the audience and/or communicate with the band.

I keep a variety in stock that I like. They all have a good, clear bell tone. There are 4 cymbals to a set. All new sets have 2 holes in the top of each cymbal for the elastic. Some of my consignments (not online) have a single hole and those are a little harder to control the sounds.

https://www.halimedasoasis.com/shop/HandDrum-FingerCymbals/4

I'll be happy to answer any questions.

01/05/2025

Thanks to everyone who stopped to shop and say "hi" at the wonderful workshop in Holiday, Florida last Saturday. Sausan's information was wonderful and a good reminder of how culture influences dance. Sorry...no pictures as I was busy dancing and talking!

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01/01/2025

Halimeda's Oasis is going to Holiday, Florida for Saturday's class with Sausan, Classic Egyptian Style Belly Dance. I'm only bringing a very few things as I plan to take the class. Here's hoping my feet will hang in!

If there is anything I should bring? Please let me know so I don't leave the very thing you want in the warehouse. My web site is https://www.halimedasoasis.com or halimeda.etsy.com

Looking forward to Saturday!

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

12/25/2024

May everyone enjoy the season to its fullest whatever you celebrate!

11/18/2024

One lastest skirt finally up online halimeda.etsy.com under the skirts section..... Purple flowers flowers on black, dramatic , sheer, light weight skirt with one leg opening, fastens with hook and eye, on elastic band..There is enough volume in the skirt so you can tuck it up on one side or both sides to emphasize hip movement. Can be worn alone, over another skirt or pantaloons. Skirt is 33 inches long. Minimum waist size is 38 inches and skirt will stretch to 42 inches. $75 PM me if interested or check out my Etsy site.

11/11/2024

I just posted some new circle skirts on Halimeda's Oasis and on halimeda.etsy.com. I'm kind of resting up from so much fun last night AND getting ready to dance tonight as practice.

10/22/2024

Halimeda's Oasis is back from 4 weeks of traveling through some of this glorious country. My web site is open for orders and my Etsy site is back online. No damage from either hurricane to the warehouse or office. We are ready to ship.

Reminder...we do custom work for individuals and troupes: skirts, vests, dresses, pants and tops. And I have a bin of ready made skirts to be photographed and posted ASAP.

I'm also looking froward to festivals and haflas. Let me know if you have an event and would like to have our hand sewn, unique costuming on display for you.

Our travel timing not the best as I had to miss Harem Of Horrors Panama City hafla but the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta reservations had been scheduled year ago. We need transporter technology.

10/16/2024

Don't forget this fun event in Panama City, Florida... Halimeda's won't be there but I'm sure there will be other wonderful costuming items for sale!

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09/23/2024

Halimeda is taking a short break this fall and doing some traveling. My web site, www.halimedasoasis.com, will be visible but not allow orders; my Etsy shop will be on "vacation." I'll close the Facebook shop.

I will check for emails and members of my Etsy shop can do some custom work while I'm gone. We keep our prices as reasonable as possible for regular and rush custom orders Don't hesitate to contact us with questions or for quotes.

Halimeda's Oasis - Specializing in USA made hand crafted costuming.

09/12/2024

A request for anyone ordering from my web site, eBay or Etsy site: please use an email that you check often!

I know the adds from eBay and Etsy can be annoying but please don't use a "throw away" email. Also, please check your spam folders from time to time incase the Etsy, eBay or Square site ends up as spam. I have several requests out to potential buyers through these sites and have been waiting for days for a response.

Thank you - thank you!