Deep Roots Dance
  • Instruction
    • Weekly Classes
    • Workshops
    • Virtual Classroom >
    • Student Resource Center
    • Registration
  • Performance
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Booking
  • Calendar
  • Blog
  • About
    • FAQ
    • Newsletter
    • Reviews
  • Studio Deep Roots
    • Help us Grow Studio Deep Roots!
  • Contact
    • Write a Review
    • Newsletter
    • Booking
  • Class Registration
  • Cart
  • My Account
  • Instruction
    • Weekly Classes
    • Workshops
    • Virtual Classroom >
    • Student Resource Center
    • Registration
  • Performance
    • Upcoming Performances
    • Booking
  • Calendar
  • Blog
  • About
    • FAQ
    • Newsletter
    • Reviews
  • Studio Deep Roots
    • Help us Grow Studio Deep Roots!
  • Contact
    • Write a Review
    • Newsletter
    • Booking
  • Class Registration
  • Cart
  • My Account

John Compton

Mm Mm Monday – Gypsy Moor Dancers
27 May 2013

Mm Mm Monday – Gypsy Moor Dancers

by Shay | posted in: MmMmMonday | 1

The Gypsy Moor Dancers were the precursor, if you will, to Hahbi ‘Ru. Created by Mish Mish (the original Bay Area Mish Mish), one of the notable members was future Hahbi’Ru director John Compton. There’s a story there, which I … Read More

Gypsy Moor Dancers, Hahbi 'Ru, John Compton
Mm Mm Monday – Hahbi Ru at Rakassah – John Compton Tribute
25 Mar 2013

Mm Mm Monday – Hahbi Ru at Rakassah – John Compton Tribute

by Shay | posted in: MmMmMonday | 0

Past and present members of Hahbi ‘Ru performing pieces from their classic repertoire, including the Cymbals Dance with a bevvy other guest dancers who had learned the routine elsewhere. There really need not be any other words for this than … Read More

Hahbi 'Ru, John Compton, Rakassah
Fabulous Friday – John Compton
19 Oct 2012

Fabulous Friday – John Compton

by Shay | posted in: fabulous friday | 0

  Hauntingly beautiful boy. Rest in Peace, John.

bal anat, John Compton
YIP Podcast – John Compton!
7 Mar 2012

YIP Podcast – John Compton!

by Shay | posted in: old school tribal | 0

YIP Podcast did a great interview with John Compton of Hahbi ‘Ru recently, which I thought y’all might enjoy if you weren’t already aware of it. When asked how he became interested in Bal Anat and studying with Jamila Salimpour: … Read More

bal anat, Hahbi 'Ru, Jamila Salimpour, John Compton, yip podcast

Cart

Current Schedule

DRD Blog

  • Halloween Hafla 2020 – Creativity in the Time of COVID
  • Farewell to a ME Music Icon – Hossam Ramzy
  • Flashback Friday – Tribal Style: Getting Our Terms Straight (Caravan Trails 2002)
  • Flashback Friday – I am a Bellydancer (Caravan Trails 2003)
  • Mm Mm Monday – Arab Break Dancers Take on Warda
  • Mm Mm Monday – Orientalist Photo
  • Popping & Locking in Modern Bellydance
  • Building a Bellydance Bra by Eshta Amar
  • Deep Roots Dance at Cues & Tattoos 2018
  • Mm Mm Monday – Karim Nagi

Archives

  • November 2020
  • September 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • September 2017

Student Reviews

You are a great teacher! I felt you were aware of everyone in the room, even in such a large group, and gave your attention to whoever needed it. I loved the individual attention, and the pacing was perfect. What a wonderful, enjoyable workshop. Read More

Teresa J. - Billings, MT

Tribal instruction at it’s finest! Shay has a true gift for teaching, and a true gift for tribal bellydance…put the two together and a magical class is born!  Her style is very warm and welcoming, and her instruction very clear and precise.  She is a wonderful teacher that I recommend highly to anyone interested in dipping their toes in tribal improv! Read More

LadyGen

Great class, awesome instructor. Very fun. I am thinking about making this my ‘go to’ exercise class! Nothing is better than having fun while you are working it out! Read More

G.M. - Seattle, WA (LivingSocial)

Just basking in the after glow of an amazing weekend! Just returned from a weekend workshop with Sharon Moore and her friend Gen in Kamloops B.C. The music, moves, atmosphere, exercise, socializing, purchasing and buying some more… it’s all such a wonderful memory! I loved it, loved it, and then I really enjoyed myself! I figured out awhile ago that Egyptian wasn’t it for me, although beautiful I was looking for something different and Sharon Moore… Read More

A BC Dancer - Langley, BC

Melly B.
Belly dance: a form of movement that has been around for thousands of years- a graceful and sensual expression of the female form.. unless you are born with 2 left feet and completely uncoordinated like me! I had tried several kinds of dance before I came to find Shay and Deep Roots Dance. It is the most non-intimidating class I have been to- from the cozy neighborhood center… Read More

Melly B. - Seattle, WA

Classes in Seattle

Learn more about classes at Deep Roots Dance

Join us on Facebook

Join us on Facebook

© 2022 Deep Roots Dance
FatChanceBellyDance®, FCBD®, ATS®, and American Tribal Style®, are federally registered trademarks of FatChanceBellyDance, Inc. For more information, please visit: fcbd.com/about/legal-policy/