Belly Dancing in Art Deco Detroit

posted on: October 13, 2010

Meet Krystal, my step-sister, and an incredibly creative spirit. Once I had seen her in full belly dancing costume, I just knew I had to do a creative shoot with her handcrafted fashions set against the gorgeous Art Deco architecture of downtown Detroit. Here are a few of my favorites from our creative collaboration...
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And just in case you thought she was always serious... here are a couple out-takes from some in-between moments...
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I'm always up for a creative collaboration, and if I love your concept, I might even do it just for the fun of it!!
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  1. Rockabetty Vintage9:49 AM

    Hey Anne I love it! Going on year six of my love affair with tribal belly dance and being a fan of yours...I have to say I love it. Yalla yalla!

    Eileen (your first pinup)

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  2. Laura ryan10:28 PM

    Anne I think I keep on seeing the painter Klimt in all these images.. nice post

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  3. Anne8:58 AM

    Thank you! I love Klimt!!

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  4. Erika3:28 PM

    Beautiful photos.
    Gorgeous Dancer.

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