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Cabaret Isn’t “Just” Cabaret
27 Jun 2012

Cabaret Isn’t “Just” Cabaret

by Shay | posted in: cabaret | 0

(This article was also tweaked and posted to NWBellydance.com) We tribal dancers are well known for our ongoing debates about what is and is not tribal, but beyond that we debate the minutiae of what sub-set of tribal best defines … Read More

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What is ATS? A video from CN
28 Dec 2011

What is ATS? A video from CN

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style, Styles | 0

Really listen to how Carolena describes ATS. Hell Yes. “When you rehearse together with the common goal of cooperation, the steps and movements become so second-nature that you can really ‘see’ the other person…”

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Article: Tribal Fusion Bellydance on Gilded Serpent
12 Nov 2010

Article: Tribal Fusion Bellydance on Gilded Serpent

by Shay | posted in: fusion, history | 0

Have a read, and let me know what you think: http://www.gildedserpent.com/cms/2010/11/03/jasmine-june-intro-tribal-fusion-belly-dance/ “The “fusion” in Tribal Fusion Belly Dance makes this dance genre elusive and tricky to define. Two dancers could have nothing in common except a few core movements and … Read More

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ATS Old/New – Another take
28 Sep 2010

ATS Old/New – Another take

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style | 0

Nancy Young posted a really articulate and well-considered response to Carolena’s message, and I wanted to share my favorite part of it: “By giving this gift, you have, it seems to me, officially acknowledged ATS, your baby, as a mature … Read More

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ATS Old/New – My Take
23 Sep 2010

ATS Old/New – My Take

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style | 3

I have been engaged in many discussions about the New/Old ATS announcement, on Tribe and on Facebook and in mails with friends, and even had a chat with Carolena today. I haven’t said too much about my thoughts on this … Read More

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I think you set a very good example for other instructors… (This class is) a fulfillment of all the things I’ve looked for in other classes I’ve taken but not gotten. Class with you is a lot of fun. Read More

T. - Seattle, WA

I’m a huge fan of Shay!  Her classes are warm and inviting for the novice to the seasoned dancer.  She’s a lovely performer who loves to share her wealth of knowledge with students and the dance community alike.  Her troupe and students always put on a stunning show, and are appropriate for any venue. The bellydance community in Seattle is huge, and full of good performers, but Sharon’s… Read More

C.C. - Tacoma, WA

Excellent Teacher With Awesome Hair I’ve been dancing with Sharon since 2002 or so and can’t say enough good things about her tribal classes: the solid foundation in dance basics and the dedication to breaking steps down in a comprehensible and meaningful way were what caught me–in that I felt like I was actually building a skill set as opposed to just swanning around in a coin… Read More

Chiara - (TeachStreet)

NO FEAR! I’m finding Shay’s class remarkable in the sense that I don’t feel scared or dumb…even though I’m really new at this tribal thing.  The class is challenging, but she presents the curriculum in such a way that I don’t feel nervous or overwhelmed. Beyond dance, she’s actually teaching dance theory, and I feel myself getting grounded in the movements and vocabulary as time goes on.  Highly recommended,… Read More

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Alysha N.
I studied Tribal Fusion bellydance with Frederique in Oakland before moving to Seattle, and I was desperately missing getting my shimmy on. I’ll be honest, I first took Shay’s class at the Phinney Neighborhood Center because it was close to my house and she answered my email, but boy howdy did I get lucky. Shay is a great dancer, but what is more important to this review is that she is… Read More

Alysha N. - Seattle, WA

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