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Barajagala Tribal Belly Dance
This is not your mother's belly dance!
This is American Tribal Style® bellydance, also known as ATS®. as created by Carolena Nericcio, director of FatChanceBellyDance®.
Irene Reinke, the director of Barajagala is a FatChanceBellyDance® certified ATS® instructor.
Irene Reinke - Photo by Neal Santos, Philadelphia City Paper
Created in the 80's in San Francisco, by Carolena Nericcio - this American dance is a unique dance form which combines classic Egyptian bellydance and folkloric steps with a good dose of Flamenco stylizations. It is "tribal" in that it is a collaborative and improvisational dance between a group of dancers . It fosters feelings of liberation and unity, of sensuality and power. The flamenco aspect of this dance infuses the dancers with a feeling of power and elegance, the bellydance moves celebrate the artistic sensuality of women, and the tribal nature of ATS® bellydance encourages a sense of community. Even from the first class, women experience a sense of beauty and strength within themselves from participating in this unique dance form.
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NEW SPRING SCHEDULE
Beginner ( level 1 )
Class rescheduled to start on Monday, April 16th
WHEN: Mondays, starting April 16th (6 weeks course)
TIME: 7:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: West Chester Wellness Center (basement)
828 Paoli Pike, West Chester, Pa.
INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Hall - Barajagala principal dancer and ATS General Skill Certified
**Pls note, no observers are allowed in the class
COST: $90 payable on first day of class
**There are no refunds for missed classes, except in case where instructor cancels class.
Questions? Pls contact Irene
Pamela Hall (left) and Irene Reinke ```````````````````
!!NEW!!
First time in Philadelphia...
American Tribal Style® Bellydance
Intensive Level 1 Workshop
Beginner Workshop
Sat., May 12th
4:30-7:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tango Dance Studio
1315 Buttonwood St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
This workshop will cover all the ATS Level 1 moves. The last 1/2 hour will be devoted to introducing participants to the ATS group dance dynamics.
** Workshop fee $35 (cash pls)**
Taught by
IreneReinke, FatChanceBellyDance® certified ATS® instructor.
You must register for this workshop by emailing irene@btribalbellydance.com. Further details will be emailed to registered participants. ```````````````````
Barajagala Performs
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St.
Philadelphia
Wed., May16th
7:30 pm
~Hosted by Plum Dragoness~
May's theme is the CIRCUS!
Line up soon to be announced!
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Philadelphia City Paper
Read the feature A & E article on Barajagala, written by A.D. Amorosi
*Go to menu on left and click "City Paper" to read the article*
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NEWS FLASH !!
We are happy to announce that Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance, Inc. have recently been granted federal protection for the following trademarks :
FatChanceBellyDance®, FCBD®,
ATS® and American Tribal Style®
What does this "Stamp of Approval" mean?
It indicates that Irene Reinke,
Barajagala's director is a FatChanceBellyDance® dance certified ATS® (American Tribal Style®) instructor, and the studio has been designated by Carolena Nericcio, director of ,
FatChanceBellyDance®, as a sister studio. This means when you come to take classes, you will be learning pure ATS® curriculum as taught by FCBD®. Only FCBD®, sister studios are granted this "Stamp of Approval" by Carolena Nericcio. For info onFatChanceBellyDance®. , click on www.fcbd.com). You can also find us on Face Book "Barajagala Tribal Belly Dance"
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Want to know the history and philosophy behind Carolena Nericcio's American Tribal Style Bellydance? Read Pam Hall's essay...
*Go to menu on left and click "Pam's ATS Essay" to read this*
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PRIVATE LESSONS WITH IRENE
Are you wanting to learn Tribal Bellydance but are a little shy about taking a class?
Want to advance more quickly?
Your schedule doesn't permit regular class attendance?
Want to give the gift of dance?
SCHEDULE A PRIVATE LESSONS WITH IRENE
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RESOURCE & LINK PAGE
Full of great sites for outfitting your ATS costume, tips and DIY, learn more about ATS, and local bellydance news
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