ABOUT GYPSY CARAVAN TRIBAL BELLYDANCE(R)
Gypsy Caravan Tribal Bellydance began in the 1980's. Paulette Rees-Denis discovered tribal bellydance and went on to start her tribal journey and create a troupe of women dancing together, sharing, laughing, who all had the same tribal spirit of wanting to belong.
This organic, earthy and grounded tribal bellydance style is not pretentious, there are no claims to be authentic, as it proudly takes profound influences from genres across the globe. Incorporating an eclectic mix of Egyptian, Moroccan, Arabic, Spanish, Tunisian, Indian and other cultures, this tribal style has become a silent language, using dance steps, cues, signs and signals to demonstrate and create an improvised dance. We learn moves and combinations, putting them together to acknowledge each other, so we can dance without confinement of choreography. It's being 'in the moment', in the 'here and now' to embrace, enjoy and experience. Being spiritual and powerful, but feminine and charismatic. It's exciting and fulfilling, whilst evoking deep feelings of freedom, satisfaction and contentment, soothing the soul from within. All encompassing and embracing the tribal spirit of true sisterhood and belonging. When we enter the tribal dance circle we leave our egos at the door.
It's daunting but so exciting to be part of the improvised tribal bellydance culture. It helps you form strong bonds with women, makes you think for yourself, gives you confidence to feel and be who you truly are. The bellydance community is growing as more and more women, realise that you don't need to fit in with the typical stereotyped belly dancer. This dance is for everyone, no matter what your fitness level is, your size, age, experience of dance or status in life. For many women, including myself, Tribal bellydance, becomes a way of life, not just another dance or fitness class to attend. It becomes embedded in your lifestyle, it helps you to develop personally and professionally.
Gypsy Caravan Tribal Bellydance began in the 1980's. Paulette Rees-Denis discovered tribal bellydance and went on to start her tribal journey and create a troupe of women dancing together, sharing, laughing, who all had the same tribal spirit of wanting to belong.
This organic, earthy and grounded tribal bellydance style is not pretentious, there are no claims to be authentic, as it proudly takes profound influences from genres across the globe. Incorporating an eclectic mix of Egyptian, Moroccan, Arabic, Spanish, Tunisian, Indian and other cultures, this tribal style has become a silent language, using dance steps, cues, signs and signals to demonstrate and create an improvised dance. We learn moves and combinations, putting them together to acknowledge each other, so we can dance without confinement of choreography. It's being 'in the moment', in the 'here and now' to embrace, enjoy and experience. Being spiritual and powerful, but feminine and charismatic. It's exciting and fulfilling, whilst evoking deep feelings of freedom, satisfaction and contentment, soothing the soul from within. All encompassing and embracing the tribal spirit of true sisterhood and belonging. When we enter the tribal dance circle we leave our egos at the door.
It's daunting but so exciting to be part of the improvised tribal bellydance culture. It helps you form strong bonds with women, makes you think for yourself, gives you confidence to feel and be who you truly are. The bellydance community is growing as more and more women, realise that you don't need to fit in with the typical stereotyped belly dancer. This dance is for everyone, no matter what your fitness level is, your size, age, experience of dance or status in life. For many women, including myself, Tribal bellydance, becomes a way of life, not just another dance or fitness class to attend. It becomes embedded in your lifestyle, it helps you to develop personally and professionally.