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Improvisational Tribal Troupes We Know and Love!
Gypsy Caravan- Our friends, our mentors, and the basis of our improvisational style, Gypsy Caravan is one of the best of the best. A folky, funky, fun style from one of the mothers and innovators of tribal bellydance.
Gypsy Fire - Lovely dancers and dear sisters in Bend, OR. Director Quinn Donovan studied with FC before moving to Bend to work on her own style with her talented troupe members.
FatChace Bellydance - The ones who started it all. Director Carolena Nerricio is responsible for the development and proliferation of American Tribal Style Bellydance
n.o.madic tribal - Created by former students and members of Devyani, this group has branched out into their own unique style. Based first in ATS, they now do a tribal fusion style that is as sassy as they are.
Nomaditude - Tribal Bellydance with Attitude - Of course we are biased, these are our dance sisters and we love these ladies' energy and strength. This is Sharon's lovely student troupe, exploring the beauty and power that is improvisational tribal fusion bellydance.
Tribal Elements - An Olympia,WA troupe directed by Sharon's longtime student and friend, DeAnn Hamilton!
Troupe Hipnotica - A Seattle troupe, right here in our backyard, with roots in ATS with their own twists. Instructor Adriene Rice teaches classes and hosts events locally.
A Mega List O' Links
Afra Al-Kahira - Teacher & Performer of Middle Eastern Dance in the UK & Europe. Organizer of the annual Celebrating Dance Festival.
Alimeh and Austin Bellydancers - A personal site of photos and thoughts
*Amel Tafsout - An amazing dancer, storyteller, and healer, Amel is someone you feel inspired by just being around her. Beautiful inside and out.
Ansuya - A beautiful and spirited dancer. Daughter of Yaleil founder Janaeni Rathor,she revived Yaleil for a new generation--a troupe that now calls two cities its home.
Arabesque Studios - Home to Arabesque Dance Company and the Arabesque Academy school of Middle Eastern dance, history, and music.
Asha Belly Dancers - Asha Belly Dancers are a folkloric dance troupe from Reno, Nevada.
Astryd deMichele, Middle Eastern Dance Artist - Astryd's site contains information regarding her upcoming workshops,performances and ongoing classes as well as articles, events and links
Atea's Magical Motion Bellydance - Videos, video clips, photos, dance articles, & more.
Awalim - Directed by Z'iah, Awalim is a wonderful Atlanta based tribal bellydance troupe that incorporates both modern and traditional sound to create the backdrop for their beautiful dance.
The Banjara Page - Great info about Banjara people and costuming
Belly & Gypsy Dance by Elayna - Teaching, performing and choreographing in the South San Francisco Bay Area
Blue Lotus Tribe - An innovative Tribal Fusion Bellydance troupe in Chicago, IL and Madison, WI offering energetic, passionate performances and fun, challenging classes.
Blue Moon Belly Dance - Blue Moon Belly Dance's beautiful site profiles their blend of
exciting and original world fusion choreography, tribal style improvisation and live music that is unique on the Raleigh-Durham dance scene.
Chandani Dance Troupe - Ithaca, NY
Conchi, Little Package of Dynamite - Performer and instructor Arabic/Greek style Bellydance. Director of troupe Alhambra
Dalia Carella - An acclaimed fusion artist, thoughtfully combining the cultural dances of the Middle East, Spain, and India into her oqn unique blended style.
*Dawn Devine Brown - Author - Costumer - Dancer - Historian -- Author of books on designing and making Middle Eastern bellydance attire. (Her books are great. Buy them all!)>
Desert Rain Tribal Belly Dance - Desert Rain provides the Northern Colorado community;ATS classes, dance and costume workshops, performances and more.
El Mishaal School of Belly Dance - Lebanese and Egyptian Modern Style Bellydance. Fun, exciting and energetic!
The Habiba Studio - Site of Philadelphia-based dancer Habiba, performer and teacher of Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and Egyptian and Tunisian folkloric dance.
Hands of Kali - is an urban experimental bellydance troupe based in Seattle, combining cabaret with tribal dance and mixing Eastern mythology with saucy Western attitude.
Helena Vlahos - The originator of coin tricks
IsirisDance-Bellydance for Body and Soul - Talented and creative dancer, innovator and teacher
of MotherDance-Bellydancing thru Pregnancy and senior member of the Serpentine Sword Dancers troupe
Jessica Dances - The original [O.G.] creator of "Neo-Egyptian" dance style - mixing ethnotechno music with "late 60's-early 70's" soul-dancing with oldschool Egyptian style bellydance using the "float" technique.
Joy of Belly Dancing - This page was created to inform, educate and be a source of this wonderful dance form we love.
Judith's Head - Great costuming resource, and really nice gals!
Kajira and Black Sheep Belly Dance - Home of Kajira's two ATS troupes, and information on Tribal Fest.
Katia - Original and inspiring, Katia of Albuquerque is a seminar instructor, video producer, and spectacular performer.
Kookie Kaftan - UK based site on bellydance; information pages and Bazaar
Maria - Boulder, CO
Maharah - Last Ptah - Pacific Northwest Middle Eastern dancer performer.
Maya Gaorry - The magic of bellydance. Information about bellydance and the Brazilian teacher and bellydancer Maya Gaorry and lessons in Italy, workshops and shows all over the world. Site in many languages, you can find lesson on-line, e-cards.
Melantha's Belly Dancing - Bellydancing in Central Queensland, Australia. Photo Galleries, Animations Veils of Arabia Belly Dance Supplies
Meleea - Meleea is a teacher, performer, and costume designer.
Monica and Raks Sahibat - San Francisco dancers offering weekly shows and classes.
Philadelphia Tribal Bellydance - American Tribal Style Troupe based in the Philadelphia, PA area offering classes, seminars, and performances
*Rachel Brice - Stunning and talented dancer from the San Francisco Area. Also a helluva' sweet gal.
Raqs Serpentine - A group of lovely women who put together a monthly bellydance party at The High Dive in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Creative and eclectic dance stylings.
Raqs with Kashmir - A wide range of information from safe dance practices to Middle Eastern backgrounders, from "how to" tips to editorial rantings.
The Samara Dancers - We are based in Kitsap county, Washington and perform a fusion of dance movements from many Middle Eastern, North African and Indian countries for a variety of faires, festivals, and theater events.
Sandra's Middle Eastern Bellydance- This website includes information about Sandra, a performer and instructor based in Palo Alto, California, with lots of photos and costume tips.
Shadia Dahlal, Tulsa, OK- Shadia Dahlal and the Purple Roses of Cairo Middle Eastern Dance and Theater Company is the only professional company of its kind in all of Oklahoma. Shadia and the Roses are the only authentic company in Tulsa presenting Arabic style dance and theater.
Shekina Dance - Virgina based classes and performance.
*Shira.net - Probably the most comprehensive bellydance informational sites available on the web. Teacher listings worldwide, FAQ's, how-to's, video/book/music reviews, and so much more it's silly to try and list it. Check it out!
Skin Deep - A FCBD Sister Studio in Seattle.
Suzahna - Suzahna of Atlanta, Georgia brings knowledge of dance styles from around the world to her students and audiences.
Tahya - Performer, Teacher, Retreat Facilitator who currently resides in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania ~ has been continually teaching and performing since 1977, offering classes to awaken one's inner creativity while emphasizing the music, drumming and dance of ancient traditions steeped in ritual.
Tala's Middle Eastern Dance Homepage - Grab bag of dance stuff: patterns, links, pictures, poems, etc.
Tav Creations - Belly Dancing for Fun
The Circle Dance Network - Jane Archer's troupe, Portland, OR. These ladies have a unique cabaret/tribal improv fusion style--highly energetic and lovely. Jane is a fun teacher to boot!
Tribal Rhythm - Information on Tribal Rhythm Bellydance Studio and Tribal Rhythm Dance Troupe based in Texas, this site also includes a Belly Dance Resource Guide including History of the dance, Costuming and Props.
Tundra Caravan - A bellydance troupe in Fairbanks, Alaska!
*Ultra Gypsy - Cutting edge bellydance troupe from San Francisco. Truly skilled dancers with...unique stylings and impeccable skill.
Urban Tribal Dance Company - San Diego, CA A hot group in modern interpretive dance fused with tribal bellydance aesthetics. Uniquely difficult to define.
Yslisabeata
and the Neferu Dance Collective Society> - Professional Raqs El Sharqui & Egyptian Folkloric Instruction, Turkish & Egyptian Orchestra. Canada's only society of Ancient Egyptian Dance & Cultural Recreation
Zafira Dance Company - An incredibly talented East Coast tribal troupe, performing folk-inspired dances with incredible grace, skill, and energy.
Zamora's
Gypsies - A gypsy guild out of Fresno, CA lead by Cory Zamora. Some fun pictures and information.
Zehara - Britain's largest bellydance site>Interesting information on bellydancing and about the Urban Gypsies - Britain's leading Tribal Bellydance group.
Zenuba - Oklahoma City, OK
The Zuri Middle Eastern Dance Troupe of Mobile, AL The Zuri Middle Eastern Dance Troupe performs Middle Eastern dance specializing in traditional Egyptian and Turkish routines.
Regional Sites
Middle-Eastern Dance in New England -
NC Belly Dance - A resource for Middle Eastern dance and music in North Carolina.
Orlando Bellydance - This site features dancer Suspira of Orlando, Florida as well as a growing directory of dancers from around the country. Also includes general and helpful information about everything pertaining to Middle Easten Dance.
Regina Association of Middle Eastern Dance
Southwestern Virginia Middle Eastern Dance Association - SWVAMEDA is an informal group of students, teachers, and performers of Middle Eastern Dance and American Tribal Style Bellydance in and around Southwestern Virginia.
Two Old Bags Publishers of Wiggle Hips and Sponsors of Wiggles of the West held annually in July and the High Desert Hip Fest.
