Tribal Desires

Narah   http://www.TribalBellyDance.net

• Narah, who has been Belly Dancing since 1993 and teaching since 1997, performs Tribal Fusion Style.  This dance has roots that reach back to ancient times, but prides itself on its modern edge.  Both progressive and traditional, this empowering dance form speaks to people from all walks of life.  Though this genre is the most common description of her style, Narah enjoys many types of dance and finds inspiration everywhere.  Narah had her Baby Boy in March, and has moved the Earth Movement Studio to her home.   Her website, www.TribalBellyDance.net has information on costuming and history; an online video gallery; music, book and practice recommendations; and a market place with her instructional and performance DVDs and Tribal Belly Dance Tees and tanks.

Shira  http://www.shira.net

• Awesome site--filled with a wealth of information no matter what syle of belly dance you dance.  Check out Shira's reviews for books, music, and videos related to Middle Eastern culture:   http://www.shira.net/reviews.htm

FatChanceBellyDance  http://www.fcbd.com/

• The Founding-Mother of American Tribal Style belly dance.  This style is known for its Improvisational dance.  Read about the history of this tribe: http://www.fcbd.com/about/
• This site also offers merchandise.

Heavy Hips http://www.heavyhips.net/

• Palika offers the Sacred as part of the belly dance experience.
• This site also offers merchandise.
• Video clips!

Infusion Tribal Bellydance http://www.infusiontribal.com/welcome

• Improvisional style bellydance troupe.
• This site also has merchandise.
• Video clips!

Flying Skirts  http://flyingskirts.com/

• In my opinion this is the Nirvana for Tribal Dancers!!!  Gwen produces quality work and is one of the sweetest people I know.  She will explain anything and offer suggestions if you run into difficulties!!!  A good example is her adding a bra to a choli tutorial!

UberKuchi  http://stores.ebay.com/UberKuchi

• Much of Riikka's beautiful jewelry comes from here!

The Red Camel  http://theredcamel.tripod.com/jewelry.htm

• This is my favorite site for Tribal jewelry.  Several troupe members and students have ordered from here and we have nothing but praise for the company and products!!!

Crystal Kini  http://www.crystalkini.com/store/index.php

• Very interesting site.  Prices seem reasonable and I've seen really good reviews written.  Check out the Kuchi cuffs under "hot deals".

Sugar Petals  http://www.sugarpetals.com/

For those of us who need a little more coverage.  I have several--some for class and some for performance.

• leotards: http://www.sugarpetals.com/leotards.asp
• body stockings: http://www.sugarpetals.com/body_stockings.asp

1StopHair  http://www.1stophair.com/catalog/

Our troupe receives tons of compliments on our hair!!!  Here is one of our favorite places to buy our awesome dreadlocks!  This site is located in the UK, so keep that in mind when you look at prices.    You may want to check the site for non-dance hair as well.  It is amazing!

• For dance hair you may want to look at a "knot" if your hair is thin or short (but it works just fine on thick or long hair):   http://www.1stophair.com/catalog/Dreadfalls_Knot.html
• For dance hair you may want to look at a " bull clip" if your hair is very thick or very long: http://www.1stophair.com/catalog/DreadFalls_Clip.html

Better Balance LLC: http://www.betterbalanceus.com/index.html

• Charlotte Pritt has created a wellness and educational constulting firm that helps businesses and individuals bring better physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual balance into their environment and lives. She has wonderful techniques to help deal with stage fright and enhancing memory for choreographies, as well as methods to facilitate the integration of dance in your daily or Spiritual life.  My troupe is still encouraged to use "hook-ups" when they are feeling nervous before a performance!!!