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Tribal Bellydance Costuming 101
3 Jul 2014

Tribal Bellydance Costuming 101

by Shay | posted in: old school ATS, old school bellydance, old school tribal, tips | 1

I teach costuming workshops now and again, specifically for tribal and fusion bellydancers. I used to be a professional costumer, so I have spent quite a lot of time considering all the elements that go into this style–what makes it … Read More

costuming, ren faire, tribal
The Tribal Code
22 Nov 2011

The Tribal Code

by Shay | posted in: advice, American Tribal Style, performing, Teaching | 0

THE TRIBAL CODE * Written/Created by the lovely and talented ladies of FatChanceBellyDance: Commitment: Be there for your dance sisters. Whether it’s making sure your cues are strong or getting to a gig on time, we all need to depend … Read More

respect, students, tribal
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

definitions, tribal
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

community, definitions, Fat Chance Bellydance, tribal
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
On The Importance Of Dancing With Beginners
10 May 2009

On The Importance Of Dancing With Beginners

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style, tips | 2

On doing some dance reading around the ‘net, I came across this brief article randomly and really loved it. It is about ballroom dancing/partner dancing, but was so absolutely true for Tribal Group Improv/ATS I bookmarked it for later reference. … Read More

tribal
The FCBD-ATS-GSI Wrap-up
29 Oct 2007

The FCBD-ATS-GSI Wrap-up

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style, Reviews, workshops | 0

We joined our gals for dinner again that night, this time at a bistro tucked into a 102 year old farmhouse about 15 minutes away. It was lovely, with the courtyard and porch lit by oil torches, and stark white … Read More

FCCBD, travel, tribal
It’s da 602, BAYBEE! ATS General Skills
26 Oct 2007

It’s da 602, BAYBEE! ATS General Skills

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

I am writing from our *excellent* (**second**) hotel room in Atlanta, where Renee and I are attending the ATS General Skills Intensive certification program with Carolena. Oh yes, Sharon gets the best adventures and drags other people along, I think. … Read More

FCCBD, travel, tribal
Conscious Evolution
19 Sep 2007

Conscious Evolution

by Shay | posted in: American Tribal Style | 0

I am fairly certain that most people would agree that evolution is rarely a conscious process. Particularly in art. We definitely try to push our limits, learn new things, and “grow”, but I think in art, as in life, “growth” … Read More

evolution, tribal

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Wow! What a fun time I had seeing you dance, hanging out with you on Saturday night, and most importantly, learning from you on Sunday. I’d heard what a great teacher you are, Sharon, and for once, the rumor mill was true. Read More

Ali of n.o.madic tribal - New Orleans, LA

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

B.

I recently sponsored Sharon in a 2-day workshop in Canada, and she was fantastic. Challenged both beginners and the more advanced dancers, taught lots of great new material and subtle nuances to the more familiar stuff … great vibe all weekend. You guys are going to have a great time! Read More

Workshop Host - Kamloops, 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

I can’t believe how FUN it was! I was terrified of group improv before your workshop, and now I can’t wait to play with it more. You made it so accessible, and your sense of humor kept my spirits high even when my energy was running low (you kicked our butts!) Thanks for a fantastic weekend. Read More

Stacey B. - Kamloops, BC

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