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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
Teacher Loyalty – a dying virtue?
6 Dec 2011

Teacher Loyalty – a dying virtue?

by Shay | posted in: teachers | 0

I have written in the past of teacher loyalty, both in the “Teacher Loyalty Redux” as well as expressed my own homage to my dance Mommas in the lengthily named post “Sharon has two mommies…no, wait…four…no” The former is an … Read More

integrity, students
Why Yes, I am a Bellydancer.
28 Oct 2011

Why Yes, I am a Bellydancer.

by Shay | posted in: musings | 0

I know quite a few dancers who are not on Facebook, where this was making the rounds a couple months back. Thought I would post it here for those who haven’t seen it. And dammit, it’s funny every time. And … Read More

authenticity, integrity, video
Nightmare before Christmas as metaphor
18 Dec 2009

Nightmare before Christmas as metaphor

by Shay | posted in: ethics, fusion, musings | 2

Once upon a time there was a character named Jack Skellington. Jack was very very good at Halloween. Everyone looked to him for leadership because he was so good at it. As time went on, Jack became bored of Halloween. … Read More

integrity
Organic Process: The Art of Seeing
14 Dec 2009

Organic Process: The Art of Seeing

by Shay | posted in: musings | 0

All the way back in May, I was pondering the collision of modern media and the organic process of artistic creation. In that post I wrote: “A sculpture or a painting–even a piece of music or a video–is not expected … Read More

art, creativity, integrity, quotes, responsibility, video
Modern media kills the organic process?
31 May 2009

Modern media kills the organic process?

by Shay | posted in: musings | 5

I recently had a discussion with Read My Hips’ director Stephanie Barto about the effect of the internet and on-demand media on the natural organic progression of art. I think performance art struggles in particular in the new millenium, victim … Read More

authenticity, integrity, tribal

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You’re an excellent dancer – the best one I’ve had for dance. You have a natural ability to teach dancing – keep it up! Read More

C&T Fan - Seattle, WA (Cues & Tattoos participant)

I cannot say enough good things about Shay Moore and her classes – I have been studying tribal fusion bellydance with Shay for over 5 years and it is hands-down one the most fun and enriching experiences I have been involved with.  Shay is an excellent teacher – her style is warm, supportive, encouraging and playful, and she strives to break things down in a way that everyone can… Read More

Amy B

Shay, for all your knowledge, your grasp of dance, and your grace in movement, it’s your love of teaching that touches my heart the most. We live in such a selfish society, it’s wonderful to be exposed to someone who recognizes that the gifts they possess are more valuable when they’ve been shared with others. You, my dear, are a wonderful teacher, and selfless treasure! Read More

R. - Seattle, WA

I just want to thank you for the tremendous resource that is the DRD website! As a one of a small group of beginning ATS students whose teachers have recently gone on indefinite hiatus, I find myself returning again and again to your site, reading through the blogs, following links, enjoying the videos and just feeling grateful for all the hard work you must put into what you do. Your love of the dance is abundantly evident.  With much… Read More

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Fullerene B.
Before finding Deep Roots, I tried belly dancing with a few different teachers and studios. My first experience in belly dancing left me mostly uninspired to move forward with the art form. A few years later I decided to pick it up again and while that teacher was a beautiful dancer, she didn’t actually give instruction on how you could become a beautiful dancer. Staring at yourself in a mirror… Read More

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