This is a good book to give you definitions of various types of dance and costuming. It's a great book for Beginners and Professionals, and will give a lot of information one can use to research more

A great book that will give you some mental insight into your dance. While very ballet-specific, the concepts are easily applied to bellydance. Also good for those looking to teach.

Suhaila's DVD set is still currently the best I've come across for the price and effectiveness, if you can get past the sometimes-divaesque commentary.

While I have not read this book, it's on my wishlist and if it is even half as good as the original DVD, its worth it.

This DVD can give you a lot of ideas and study material for your dance - including in supplementary areas such as veil and related dances such as hula and bharata natyam.

My first dance teacher used this CD every class. It is fantastic.

Natacha Atlas is also a great choice for performance music. This CD is remixes of many of her originals...check out her other CDs.

A wide variety of music used by prominent dancers. A good way to get a feel of several Arabic musicians if you are unfamiliar.

This CD is moody and not very good for performance, but is excellent for drills and practice.

If you are a tribal style dancer, I'd recommend this book for tribal-specific costuming.

As with drums, start using segat/zills/finger cymbals early on in your dance experience. It only gets harder to learn them later.

This calendar is inspirational to have on your wall. Write all your dance classes and practices on it.

While this is not the only yoga book/DVD I would recommend, I do recommend having something with yoga background available. Yoga will improve your flexibility, stamina, and be great for relaxing.

Another great DVD for drills. Ariellah also gives insight through her performance of gothic bellydance, its own style within the bellydance genre. The drills are thorough and challenging.