Curious about belly dance?
We've added some information for those interested in this beautiful, ancient art. Please scroll through the information on this page and if we've forgotten something or you have more questions, use the form below to ask us. We'd like to help!
Nervous about taking classes?
Worried about the music? The moves? The costumes?
Have no fear! We specialize in belly dance for the nervous!
Check out this great video about the belly dance community: youtube.com
* Most of our students are new to belly dance and we understand that "I don't know what to expect" feeling.
*We keep our classes small so we can give each student personal attention and encouragement.
* There is NEVER a requirement to perform in our classes, but we do provide the opportunity for those who are interested as often as possible.
* We use traditional and modern music in our classes. You will likely hear everything from Middle Eastern to Klezmer to Lady Gaga to 80s hair metal in one class.
* Worried about showing certain body parts or strapping on a sparkly, revealing outfit? Don't you worry. You can wear anything from a sweat suit to full-on belly dance gear in our classes.
Here's what we suggest: Comfortable clothing that is easy to move in- T-shirts, tank tops, and yoga pants work great.
Have no fear! We specialize in belly dance for the nervous!
Check out this great video about the belly dance community: youtube.com
* Most of our students are new to belly dance and we understand that "I don't know what to expect" feeling.
*We keep our classes small so we can give each student personal attention and encouragement.
* There is NEVER a requirement to perform in our classes, but we do provide the opportunity for those who are interested as often as possible.
* We use traditional and modern music in our classes. You will likely hear everything from Middle Eastern to Klezmer to Lady Gaga to 80s hair metal in one class.
* Worried about showing certain body parts or strapping on a sparkly, revealing outfit? Don't you worry. You can wear anything from a sweat suit to full-on belly dance gear in our classes.
Here's what we suggest: Comfortable clothing that is easy to move in- T-shirts, tank tops, and yoga pants work great.
Why do we dance?
Dispelling myths
What is Tribal Style?
Wonder what we're talking about when we say "tribal belly dance?" This video gives some explanations from some of tribal's best dancers.
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What is Tribal? video on youtube
Get a glimpse of the dance and costuming! Take a look at this video of Fat Chance Belly Dance, originators of American Tribal Style, and WildCard Belly Dance, who put their own spin on ATS.
Fat Chance Belly Dance
Wild Card Belly Dance
A great web site for all things tribal - tribalbellydance.org
Give it a click!
What is Tribal? video on youtube
Get a glimpse of the dance and costuming! Take a look at this video of Fat Chance Belly Dance, originators of American Tribal Style, and WildCard Belly Dance, who put their own spin on ATS.
Fat Chance Belly Dance
Wild Card Belly Dance
A great web site for all things tribal - tribalbellydance.org
What is cabaret?
This is a term you will hear often in classes. Some say Cabaret, traditional or American Restaurant style when referring to what most Americans think of when they think "belly dance."
This link explains the different styles. Check out videos of this style by some of the world's best! Go on, give 'em a click! Suhaila Salimpour Jillina Amar Gamal |
What is Fusion?
Fusion usually refers to a dance that combines elements of Cabaret and American Tribal Style belly dance, but can mean any belly dance style combined with another style of dance, including Indian, hip-hop, ballet, Gypsy, Turkish, jazz, modern, and folkloric dances. Fusion dancers often use non-traditional music in their performances.
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Rachel Brice Zoe Jakes
Belladonna Romka Frank Farinaro
Click away. You know you want to.
Rachel Brice Zoe Jakes
Belladonna Romka Frank Farinaro
Dark/theatrical fusion
Dark fusion combines elements of tribal, cabaret, and other dance styles with Gothic and Neo-Victorian costuming. Dancers often perform to Goth, dub-step, heavy metal, industrial or other "dark" music.
Check it some awesome dark fusion performers:
Aepril Schaile
Belladonna
Mavi
Ariellah
Frederique
Dark fusion combines elements of tribal, cabaret, and other dance styles with Gothic and Neo-Victorian costuming. Dancers often perform to Goth, dub-step, heavy metal, industrial or other "dark" music.
Check it some awesome dark fusion performers:
Aepril Schaile
Belladonna
Mavi
Ariellah
Frederique