Welcome to the world of
Barajagala Tribal Belly Dance ...
This is not your mother's belly dance! This is American Tribal Style (ATS)
belly dance as created by
FatChanceBellyDance director,
Carolena Nericcio (for more info. on FatChanceBellyDance, click on www.fcbd.com). Begun in the 80's in San Francisco, this American
dance is a blend of classic Egyptian
belly dance and folkloric dance with
a good dose of Flamenco stylization.
It is "tribal" in that it focuses on the
group of dancers (rather than one soloist)
and it's costuming has a "tribal" look. One of it's distinguishing features is the
improvisational nature of the dance.
To the casual observer the dancing appears to be choreographed - however
in fact the dancing is improvised, creating not only fresh performances
for the audience, but an emotionally and physically exciting experience
for the dancers.
The steps and movements of this dance were developed to keep with the
philosophy of presenting women as powerful and beautiful, mysterious
and proud. All ages and all body types will find this sensuous dance form
both supportive and empowering, as well as a great core body workout.
***Barajagala is a FatChanceBellydance Sister Studio***
Irene is a cerified ATS (American Tribal Style) belly dance instructor, who teaches and performs in the greater Philadelphia area, including West Chester, Phoenixville, Media, and Philadelphia.
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We're on Facebook now! "Barajagala Tribal BellyDance"
For up to the moment info and more pics, look us up and become our friends!
Also find us in the Downingtown Meet Up site!
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Barajagala Tribal Performs
~~ Wednesday, July 28th ~~
"Dining Under the Stars"
Media, PA
*Click on "Performances" for details
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!!! SPECIAL SUMMER SESSION!!!
ALL LEVELS THURSDAY CLASS
Starting July 29th
Drop-in or take entire 4 wk session
Special summer rates for private lessons
*Click on "Classes & Workshops" for more info and to register*
Pls note no observers and no men in classes
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Barajagala's
!!! GIRLS NIGHT OUT !!!
Saturday, August 28th
7:30 -10:30 pm
*Click on "Classes & Workshops" for details*
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Take a little trip on the
MAGIC BARAJAGALA CARPET RIDE
New pics keep getting added - you may be in one of them!
*Click on "Magic Carpet Ride" to take a ride*
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Hey ladies, let your friends and love ones know that when it comes to holiday gift giving, birthdays presents, bridal showers, you would
LOVE THE GIFT
OF BARAJAGALA TRIBAL BELLY DANCE
* Click on "Gift Giving Ideas" for more info.*
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Check out renowned painter and illustrator,
Tom Hall's painting of "Dancers Two".
What is unique about this painting is that it was painted after he saw one of our first Barajagala tribal bellly dance performances. It was before we were wearing coin bras and were just wearing our stocking cholis.
*Click on "T. Hall's Painting" to see this beautiful painting*
