Tribal Belly Dancing

Tribal style or American Tribal style (ATS) is the newest form of Belly dancing, It is an ethnic fusion style, influenced by Middle Eastern dance but inspired by American artistic ideas.

Tribal style or American Tribal style (ATS) is the newest form of Belly dancing, It is an ethnic fusion style, influenced by Middle Eastern dance but inspired by American artistic ideas to create dramatic effects through movement.

The movements are often very snakelike with great emphasis on isolation. There is a lot of emphasis placed on the arms and hands and the posture of the dance is very different.

The costuming style is very different. Popular costuming has shells, mirrors, heavy tassling, head dresses are often worn with coloured hair falls and often heavily coined costumes can be seen.

The colours and focuses are usually quite dark and earthy but often with a bold colour shining through.