american tribal style belly-dance came into existence and became popular in the us in 1987.
when did american tribal style belly-dance come into existence and become popular in the us?
1987
in 1987, a distinctively american style of group improvisational dance, american tribal style belly dance, (ats), was created. although a unique and wholly modern style, its steps are based on existing dance techniques, including those from north india, the middle east, and africa. many forms of "tribal fusion" belly dance have also developed, incorporating elements from many other dance and music styles including flamenco, ballet, burlesque, hula hoop and even hip hop. "gothic belly dance" is a style which incorporates elements from goth subculture.





















































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american tribal style belly dance (also known as ats) is a modern style of belly dance created by fatchancebellydance director, carolena nericcio-bohlman. the primary defining characteristic of american tribal style belly dance is group improvisation. tribal is generally performed in a group, often at community events such as festivals and parades, with tribal dancers typically favoring a look provided by wide-legged pants gathered at the ankles (also known as pantaloons), tops known as cholis and full skirts.





















































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