I love this performance.Palika reminds me of my great-aunt in appearance.My aunt loved belly dance long before it became the phenomenon it is today and took classes with Gypsy Caravan in Portland OR.She had an eye for great dancing;she'd like this a lot!
Abserlutely brilliant loved it so much going to learn this and do it at my next hafla well done to all you wonderful dancers you have done tribal proud xxxx
Santa Cruz, California... thank you for the advice! Sometimes I´m slow with this stuff of internet. I´ve seen their photos and the girls seem to be amusing and charming, and their clothes are adorable! I live in Spain and, if I want tribal costumes I have to sew it myself... but tribal worths it.
I know this great music, but its great to see this facinating tribal dance to it . I recognise the ATS moves too, with tribal fusion. Loved it - well done ladies!.
I just love this! The music,the moves-fabulous.I enjoy many different belly dance styles,but tribal is wa-a-y up there for me.Thanks so much for sharing this!!
both of you guys r right blackxv and ilklsk it is from north africa and middle east and even other parts of europe..the romani gypsies for example. really bellydance can be defined as a mixture of dances. from everywhere. thats why everyone does it differently and incorporate different methods. thats why it is an art. a beatiful art!!!!
It's called lead and follow. There's hand and arm cues that the lead dancer, in this case the one in the middle, gives to the others so they know which move to do, which one rotates and so on. I performed in this style last year. It's as simple as the flick of a wrist or raising one arm.
Keep going!!! My class is learning the last few beginner's moves and we're getting ready to start practice for a recital. lol! XD I'm so nervous and practicing the "No way man" move is hard! rofl!
Watched this again after not seeing it for a while - it seems as fresh and lovely to me as the first time I saw it back in 2006, except that now I can do this! Thanks Palika (what?? retired??) and lovelies for the inspiration. 58 dislikes? honestly, some people!
@Hollowgrover I agree,I've checked out a lot of dance and I also prefer tibal.But there is a lot of very interesting stuff out there to enjoy,and that's all good!
51 people lack 5 amazing dancers to do tribal with... for out of ignorance alone could you dislike these lovely ladies... forget video quality.. you can see the hip bumps, need you more???
I'm 24 :) I just got out of my first lesson! My arms are like jello! And my legs were straining when we had to bend our knees to do the bumps. OMG! Its soo much fun though! :D
Abserlutely brilliant loved it so much going to learn this and do it at my next hafla well done to all you wonderful dancers you have done tribal proud xxxx Could someone please tell me what the music is and what album is it on ??
@49kasey Tribal Style is grounded & earthy, unlike Cabaret which is light and bouncy. Tribal style bellydance is a blend of many different dance styles - Middle Eastern, Flamenco,Gypsy,Romani,N. African, etc. This type of bellydance is known as ITS-Improvisational Tribal Style or ATS (American Tribal Style), it is done in a group.. Tribal Fusion is derived from ATS and the "fusion" comes from a blending of other types of dance such as hip-hop, Bollywood, Gothic, etc. Hope this helps! :)
Not all tribal is improv, we learnt a Rachel Brice choreo at one of her workshops, and group movements are generally choreographed from my experience and then certain parts might be left for improv. Solos, yeah, why not just improv!
@dieselskyy hey,sometimes you have to use what you have! It would be great to have better sound,but there are plenty of us who are glad of the opportunity to see and hear it regardless of the sound quality.
This dance is awesome! Where can I take classes to learn tribal belly dance? Are there any week long courses/camps? Also, what is the name of this song? Great job girls!
@49kasey sadie is good in terms that she has amazing hip isolation and knows her body well. whether she shows true emotion in how she dances is debatable.
@49kasey Rachel is in a league all her own!! :) Yes, Sadie is definitely cabaret. Although I personally prefer tribal, there are many amazing cabaret dancers out there - including Sadie, Ansuya, Yvone. Like many tribal dancers, I started my formal training in cabaret style - it's good to learn the roots first. Do you dance?
I would have agreed with JENMASU if you had used the actual classical piece. But you used a Remix and if I am not very wrong drums have been added to the Remix I know. I have danced to the orginal and Remix of this. Your dancing would indeed have been not quite fitting on the original. But the Remix is cool and is used not only in bellydancing. I once saw a fusion of Raqs Sharqi and Ballet to this Remix. Anyhow I loved your group Performance it is very alive and dynamic. Thumbs up from me.
I think they're the Bellydance superstars, and the girl in the midlle calls Rachel Brice. Sorry if you don't understand my inglish... but i try to help you! :-D
@alohaman99 Something wonderful about Group Improvisational Bellydance (known by several names) is that although more than 1 dancer performs it, the movements are not choreographed in advance. Dancers share a common vocabulary of movements & cues the leader uses to communicate what she will do next. Her follow dancers then do the same (as long as they catch the cue) & the dancers move in unison like a magical school of fish or a flock of birds. The lead usually rotates among the dancers. :)
@Enfermerita88 It's a remix of Alf Leyla Wa Leyla. I haven't found the exact track yet, but search for 1001 NIGHTS - Alf Leila We Leila (it's a green thumbnail). It's the closest track I've found so far :)
As wonderful as it is it is only tribal in dress... and that is what I'm sure what the dislikes think. Very Lovely Ladies! together great composition, variation, and movements. It looks wonderful. Not tribal though.
@gothictikidragon Yeah, I guess I kinda had the right idea about this dance style. Rachel's puzzles me, though. I don't quite get the connection. But I love it! So do you consider someone like Sadie a Cabaret dancer?
this was the first tribal video i've ever seen and it was the reason why i started dancing tribal and tribal fusion.
I love watching this kind of belly dance and their costumes looked great. Wow!
Totally agree! I'm 25, I just had my first lesson, so much better than a gym workout, and way more fun!
I love this performance.Palika reminds me of my great-aunt in appearance.My aunt loved belly dance long before it became the phenomenon it is today and took classes with Gypsy Caravan in Portland OR.She had an eye for great dancing;she'd like this a lot!
You ladies are just fantastic! This is my favorite ATS video on youtube, hands down!
Absolutely wonderful! Good to see an example of 7 person improve!
This is one of all-time fave ATS videos.
Abserlutely brilliant loved it so much going to learn this and do it at my next hafla well done to all you wonderful dancers you have done tribal proud xxxx
Very tight together. Excellent harmony in this troupe!
Santa Cruz, California... thank you for the advice! Sometimes I´m slow with this stuff of internet. I´ve seen their photos and the girls seem to be amusing and charming, and their clothes are adorable! I live in Spain and, if I want tribal costumes I have to sew it myself... but tribal worths it.
Fantastic. Great job ladies. You looked beautiful. What you can do is truly an art.
Aah! I love Heavy Hips!!! Palika and her troupe are so incredible. What beautiful dancers! ATS at some of its best!
Wonderful ladies! Got me up and dancing myself!
My favorite style of bellydance! I hope one day i will dance like this...
sincronizado, estetico y divertido.... perfecto. de lo mejor q he visto en tribal
Life, energy, beauty! Awesome!
Wonderful. I enjoyed watching. The dance shows a lot of energy and fun.
Great clip! I love how they exit the stage :)
16 years later and this is still pretty awesome
I know this great music, but its great to see this facinating tribal dance to it . I recognise the ATS moves too, with tribal fusion. Loved it - well done ladies!.
This is improv!! O_O wow! Its practically flawless!
aam startin tribal belly dancing sooon after seeing this has made me evan more excited cant wait
This is just awesome. I love arabic music and dance.
AWESOME! Great improv! Beautiful costuming! Love the music choice "One Thousand and One Nights"!
The music and dancing give me goose bumps.
Simple yet beautiful! Very good!
I am in love with these costumes.
I agree! I'm going to school to be a PE teacher and I know that I wanna teach bellydancing cuz I have been dancing for 7yrs.
I just love this! The music,the moves-fabulous.I enjoy many different belly dance styles,but tribal is wa-a-y up there for me.Thanks so much for sharing this!!
both of you guys r right blackxv and ilklsk it is from north africa and middle east and even other parts of europe..the romani gypsies for example. really bellydance can be defined as a mixture of dances. from everywhere. thats why everyone does it differently and incorporate different methods. thats why it is an art. a beatiful art!!!!
Even better! ..to come up with something like this on the spot, together :D
I know this song. I've danced to the original version. Tribal isn't my favorite style, but this was still really good.
Powerful performance, beautiful! Bravo!! :D
It's called lead and follow. There's hand and arm cues that the lead dancer, in this case the one in the middle, gives to the others so they know which move to do, which one rotates and so on. I performed in this style last year. It's as simple as the flick of a wrist or raising one arm.
How fun! I love it!
Keep going!!! My class is learning the last few beginner's moves and we're getting ready to start practice for a recital. lol! XD I'm so nervous and practicing the "No way man" move is hard! rofl!
Beautiful choreography!!! :D
Watched this again after not seeing it for a while - it seems as fresh and lovely to me as the first time I saw it back in 2006, except that now I can do this! Thanks Palika (what?? retired??) and lovelies for the inspiration. 58 dislikes? honestly, some people!
p.s. forgot to say that i LOOVE tribal.. you guys look awesome
I need this soooooooooong. Ive been looking for it for about a year !
I found the music! "One Thousand & One Nights (Alf Leyula Wlayla)" by DJ Said Mrad. Amazon sells it!
I like it a lot...when you're a beginner dance like one...dont act like you know everything and end up looking like a fool on stage
its sooo beautiful! love the dance, love the costumes! zilling is great =) shame aboput the cuts though ^^
Lovely choreography!
@Hollowgrover I love raks sharki but tribal give you something really special... unexplicable but amazing
@Hollowgrover I agree,I've checked out a lot of dance and I also prefer tibal.But there is a lot of very interesting stuff out there to enjoy,and that's all good!
Tribal is a great form of belly dance.
im gonna be taking my 1st lessons in tribal soon!!! i'm so excited!!!!! XD
i am learning belly dance at school, so seeing this is wonderful :)
Ukraine's Got Talant: Alla Kushnir (Leila) She is soooooooo sensual. perfect! beautifullll!!!
Fantastic!
I love this video! These women are inspiring! I would also like to know the song :)
@bagpussvamp NO KIDDING! I LOATHED PE,but I would've LOVED this! The music,the moves-it's fantastic,as you said!
51 people lack 5 amazing dancers to do tribal with... for out of ignorance alone could you dislike these lovely ladies... forget video quality.. you can see the hip bumps, need you more???
What an inspiration!
"1001 Nights" -- Alf Leila Wa Leila
It used to be on RUclips, but they took it off just a few days ago.
I'm 24 :) I just got out of my first lesson! My arms are like jello! And my legs were straining when we had to bend our knees to do the bumps. OMG! Its soo much fun though! :D
you guys are awesome!
felicidades esta padririsimo!!
Abserlutely brilliant loved it so much going to learn this and do it at my next hafla well done to all you wonderful dancers you have done tribal proud xxxx
Could someone please tell me what the music is and what album is it on ??
I WANNA DO THAT!!
**commences to practicing**
Beautiful!
brilliant
u can sense the purity in it, wow!
I loved
Bety-Brazil
Very good!!!!
fantastic!!!!!....
@49kasey Tribal Style is grounded & earthy, unlike Cabaret which is light and bouncy. Tribal style bellydance is a blend of many different dance styles - Middle Eastern, Flamenco,Gypsy,Romani,N. African, etc. This type of bellydance is known as ITS-Improvisational Tribal Style or ATS (American Tribal Style), it is done in a group.. Tribal Fusion is derived from ATS and the "fusion" comes from a blending of other types of dance such as hip-hop, Bollywood, Gothic, etc. Hope this helps! :)
simply beautiful :-)
I hope to be doing stuff like this someday :)
Great performance :)
i think what they mean by improv is that one dancer dances, and the rest of them just look for queues to follow along
Wonderful ...!
me encantaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
please un consejo para mi
Not all tribal is improv, we learnt a Rachel Brice choreo at one of her workshops, and group movements are generally choreographed from my experience and then certain parts might be left for improv. Solos, yeah, why not just improv!
actually i learned it was the cues from your hands to change the movements during my study with Plaza de Anaya
wonderful!
True true, you can tell when one of the girls is constantly looking to the right at the others
Very good!
it's called "Alf leila we leila" version by lebanese DJ Said Mrad.
@Thorn707
good choreography that is synchro with music + good dancers who dance regulary togheter
fantastiški užburiantys šokiai
@dieselskyy hey,sometimes you have to use what you have! It would be great to have better sound,but there are plenty of us who are glad of the opportunity to see and hear it regardless of the sound quality.
This dance is awesome! Where can I take classes to learn tribal belly dance? Are there any week long courses/camps? Also, what is the name of this song?
Great job girls!
y con crotalos! si deporsi ya el tribal es dificil---mis respetos!! :)
A few of you need to smile more, but otherwise you have my admiration and a loud zaghareet!
Do you knou the title of This Song? Love this...It's perfect to me!The performance
@49kasey sadie is good in terms that she has amazing hip isolation and knows her body well. whether she shows true emotion in how she dances is debatable.
very nice and very creative
@49kasey Rachel is in a league all her own!! :) Yes, Sadie is definitely cabaret. Although I personally prefer tribal, there are many amazing cabaret dancers out there - including Sadie, Ansuya, Yvone. Like many tribal dancers, I started my formal training in cabaret style - it's good to learn the roots first. Do you dance?
if it isn't one thousand and one nights on my cd my teacher titled it Alf Leyla... not sure if that's the name of the dance we do to it or the song.
I would have agreed with JENMASU if you had used the actual classical piece. But you used a Remix and if I am not very wrong drums have been added to the Remix I know.
I have danced to the orginal and Remix of this. Your dancing would indeed have been not quite fitting on the original. But the Remix is cool and is used not only in bellydancing. I once saw a fusion of Raqs Sharqi and Ballet to this Remix.
Anyhow I loved your group Performance it is very alive and dynamic. Thumbs up from me.
The song is One Thousand and One Nights (Alf Layla we Leyla)
I think they're the Bellydance superstars, and the girl in the midlle calls Rachel Brice. Sorry if you don't understand my inglish... but i try to help you!
:-D
@walterwolfwhite
They just make it look easy... :) They are exactly in sinc. That can be a difficult skill to master even with the simplest dance.
@alohaman99 Something wonderful about Group Improvisational Bellydance (known by several names) is that although more than 1 dancer performs it, the movements are not choreographed in advance. Dancers share a common vocabulary of movements & cues the leader uses to communicate what she will do next. Her follow dancers then do the same (as long as they catch the cue) & the dancers move in unison like a magical school of fish or a flock of birds. The lead usually rotates among the dancers. :)
The song is a remix of Um Kalthum's Alf Leyla wa Leyla.
Stunning...
@Enfermerita88 It's a remix of Alf Leyla Wa Leyla. I haven't found the exact track yet, but search for 1001 NIGHTS - Alf Leila We Leila (it's a green thumbnail). It's the closest track I've found so far :)
As wonderful as it is it is only tribal in dress... and that is what I'm sure what the dislikes think.
Very Lovely Ladies! together great composition, variation, and movements. It looks wonderful.
Not tribal though.
@gothictikidragon Yeah, I guess I kinda had the right idea about this dance style. Rachel's puzzles me, though.
I don't quite get the connection. But I love it!
So do you consider someone like Sadie a Cabaret dancer?