Resources
Music
Current class favorites, in no particular order. Almost all available on iTunes.
- Helm, "Tribal Dance - Tribal Drums" and "Itneen" - great classic ATS style tribal. "Itneen" has more of a contemporary feel, while "Tribal Dances - Tribal Drums" is very drum-oriented, almost meditative.
- Gypsy Caravan, "Migration" and "Awakening" - great classic tribal
- Beats Antique, "Tribal Derivations" - fun & sexy, great for tribal and tribal fusion
- Solace, "Rhythm of the Dance" - good for learning basic Arabic rhythms
- Balkan Beat Box, "Balkan Beat Box" and "Nu Med" - fun & funky
Finger Cymbals (Zils)
Purchase from me at class, or from:
- Saroyan - Wide variety, and you can listen to the sounds online. Silver Afghanis are great for Tribal, if you want to make the investment. I currently carry the Small Grecians.
- Turquoise International - many dancers around town use the Size B Orientals.
Costuming
Our costume is based on the classic American Tribal Style costume: pantaloons, very full skirts, hip decorations, snug-fitting tops, and so on. View information on costuming for performance.