Music and Dance Links
Rachel Brice
BellyDance Superstar Rachel Brice! The way she can move her belly is unbelievable! One of the absolute BEST Tribal Belly Dancers there is.
The premier cabaret instructor in Arizona, and Belly Dancer of the Universe 2004! Ava is our cabaret instructor at the Domba studio. She can lock and pop like no one we've ever seen and is a continual inspiration to us! Visit her site for information on herself as well as her award winning dance troupe Black Opal.
Eventide Music
...home of the brooding sounds of Solace, our friend Jeremiah Soto's incredible music project.
Gypsy Caravan
Our sisters and brothers in dance and music -- we adore these people! The Gypsy Caravan is a modern tribal bellydance troupe, founded in 1991. They are a contemporary family, urban berbers, of dancers and musicians dedicated to performing middle eastern inspired rhythms and dance styles. This is also the home of Tribal Quest Northwest.
Zafira
One of the hottest (in our opinion) tribal dance troupes out there right now. If you can go see them, go! They are exquisite.
Urban Tribal Dance Company
This group also wowed us at Tribal Fest II and at Cairo Carnivale with their unique interpretation of the dance. They're the Hottest thing going!
Unmata
Amy of Unmata is one of my favorite instructors/dancers and I absolutely LOVED her workshop at TFest 4 - I've been working on the wobble move ever since (well, I call it the weeble wobble casue it's more fun)! Gorgeous Sacramento Troupe of beauties!
Bellygroove
One of the coolest chicks in the west - Frederique, who happens to have tattoos on her inner wrist, just as Heidi does - whoa cool! An amazing, amazing performer and person in general and we're happy to have finally been able to meet and hang with her. Visit her site for upcoming performances that should not be missed!
Helena Vlahos
WHelena Vlahos, one of the world's foremost bellydancers! Her web site is a wonderful history of her career, with meaningful articles on the philosophy of the Dance.
Mandragora Tribal
Here's our favorite pal in Spain - Maria Rosa! Check our her site for the Barcelona Tribal Festival and other info.
Kamikaze Costumes
Mahira, the incredibly talented costume designer for Gypsy Caravan... plus her wonderful tribal dance troupe!
Suhaila.com
Official site of Suhaila Salimpour: world famous dancer, choreographer and master instructor.
Salimpour School of Dance
Jamila Salimpour, Director.
Lotus Tribal Bellydance
Another one of our favorites from Tribal Fest this year.
Hahbi 'Ru
Teaching and Performance of Folkloric Middle Eastern Dance. This troupe performs at dance festivals, period events, restaurants and private parties throughout the Bay Area of California. They are not to be missed.
Eric Zang's Page
As far as we're concerned, this guy is one of the most versatile and talented musicians in Arizona. Well, anywhere, really! Plus that he's really nice...
Two Old Bags
Our friends who host the annual Wiggles of the West contest!
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Arizona Middle Eastern Dance Association
BellyDanceShoppe.Com
Lots of essential things to buy!
Great little store and bellydance studio out in Glendale, Arizona.
Bhuz.com
A great national resource for dance instructors and events.
Arizona Drum and Dance
AzDrumAndDance is a not for profit organization that promotes drumming, dancing and related events in Arizona. Their mission is to share the joy of West African drumming and dancing and at the same time promote those artists who bless us with their gifts by teaching and sharing. Check this site out for the latest classes and events in African Drum and Dance. They were also nice enough to take some pictures of us and Bedouin Tribe at the AZ RenFest and post them in their gallery!
Ambassadors of the Ottoman Empire
The site about the Turks of the Renaissance Period. These people are really nice and their
site rocks. They have alot of resources, including turkish names dictionaries, and check out their
gallery if you want to see some incredible costumes.
The Circle Network
The community bellydance site for Portland, Oregon, run by Jane Archer of the Circle Bellydance Troupe.
Black Sheep Bellydance
Kajira Djoumahna's (the co-producer of Tribal Fest) site. A great resource for all kinds of middle
eastern dance, but especially for tribal style.
Fat Chance Bellydance Online
The originators of American Tribal Style Bellydance, who have changed the BellyDance world since 1987. This site is an incredible resource. A must-see troupe if you're in the San Fran area.
Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association
A wonderful resource for all types of middle eastern dance and music.
Yasmina's Bellydance Homepage
One of our first instructors and inspirations in Middle Eastern dance and a page with lots of links.
Angelique and Friends Belly Dance
Local Arizona booking agent, dance instructor and performer
www.lucylipschitz.com
Our good friend and fellow dancer in Tucson, AZ.
www.subeedjinn.com
Some of our favorite Tribal dancers from Southern California!