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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…”

definitions, integrity, video
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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Student Reviews

I had never taken a belly dance class in my life (especially ATS), and was totally nervous about starting, especially because my previous dance experience didn’t allow waggles and shimmies! Thankfully, I met Shay. She is a DELIGHTFUL instructor –She makes a genuine and earnest effort to help “disarm” a lot of newbie woes, AND makes class a total joy with her abilities (seriously, an AMAZING dancer),… Read More

S.G.

hawesome! i’d taken a year of traditional bellydance before moving to seattle & wanted to start up again but i had no idea what this “tribal” business was all about.  i didn’t want to be involved in drum circles or touching someone’s 3rd eye or anything else. i have to admit, i chose shay’s class purely on time & location but boy howdy, am… Read More

nakaj - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

Sukie B.
So much fun!  I didn’t know much about belly dance and was just looking for a class that was close to home.  Lucky me, I found Sharon and ATS.  She is warm, welcoming and encouraging, and the community built around her classes is incredibly supportive. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, I’d highly recommend taking classes with Sharon and Deep Roots Dance.  You will have a blast and… Read More

Sukie B. - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

Sharon is rad. Sharon is an outstanding instructor and director with an incredible gift for sharing her knowledge, experience and philosophy with others.  Her creative style of teaching makes learning tribal fun and accessible; I had no dance background before I started dancing with Sharon but she explains things in a way that anyone can catch on to, and she’ll explain it over and over in different… Read More

Wildflower - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

Sharon’s Awesomeness. I’m the type of person who gets frustrated with something i’m not good at right away and takes practice to get better at……and bellydance happens to fall into both of these categories for me! With that said, it’s been almost 3 years since i started studying with Sharon 🙂 Coming to Sharon as a baby dancer (from out of state,… Read More

Akire - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

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