Turkish Drop

Dilek, Turkish bellydancer from San Diego, performing to Karsilimas. A popular 9/8 Turkish rhythm. She does a flawless Turkish drop in this dance. The Turkish drop is when you spin and drop to floor in a backbend.

Fat Chance Bellydance

Fat Chance Bellydance, the dance phenomomen to hit San Francisco. Carolena Nericcio had the idea to fuse flamenco and indian forms into bellydance creating what is known as American Tribal Bellydance. With this fusion, she also influenced elaborate costuming with long flowing skirts, headresses, and adornment of jewelry creating a "tribal" look.

American Tribal Bellydance is more earthy and grounded than the other bellydance forms and focuses on group choreography rather than solo dancing as demonstrated in cabaret style. You may not notice because the dancers are perfectly synchronized but ATB is based on improvisation. There is no set choreography, subtle cues from the dance leader tell the group when to transition into the next move.

They're even better when you watch them live, so beautiful and mesmorizing!

Tamar Henna

Another Naima Akif classic! Love the intro with the zils! The reaction shots are the best. Keep an eye out for the guy checking her out! LOL!

Asmahan

Asmahan is an Argentian who is currently a star in Egypt. She can really put on a show. I love how she interacts with the musicians. Here, she is having problems with her musicians poking fun at her and the sagat player is enticing her to dance. I think the highlight is actually the sagat player. Amazing technique I have ever seen! He's a badass!