Description
American Tribal Style belly dance, also known as ATS, originated in San Francisco in the early 1980s and has become popular all over the world. There are influences from Flamenco, Egyptian belly dance, and ballet. The format is improvisational, and involves learning a series of fast and slow moves and is danced in formation with other dancers, led by one dancer in the front. This class will teach those moves and their “cues” and participants will practice and then dance those moves in groups of two to six dancers. The movements in belly dance provide a total body workout, cardo exercise, flexibility and strengthening. It also builds camaraderie, confidence, and communication between the dancers. It’s joyous, fun and totally addicting! The instructor will provide some hip scarves for class or students may bring their own. Those who wish to learn Tribal ‘zils (finger cymbals) will need to purchase them online.