What started as a simple belly dance class in San Francisco in the late 1980s has flourished into the phenomenon known as American Tribal Style¨ Belly Dance, or ATS¨. An elegant system for group improvisation using specific steps, combinations, formations, and transitions, ATS¨ is the global language shared by enthusiastic followers of Carolena Nericcio-BohlmanÕs FatChanceBellyDance (FCBD) troupe. ATS¨ is a living, breathing, vibrant conversation in improvisational movement. WhatÕs more, once you learn the core elements, you can join in the dance, wherever you go.
Whether you are a novice, experienced student, or teacher, this companion guide was created to help build and refresh your knowledge of ATS¨. It offers full-color photos of professional dancers, written instructions, and visual body maps, as well as action and visualization segments.
Designed to be used in concert with the expansive FCBD¨ video collection, itÕs a quick and easy-to-use reference for ATS¨ dancers of all levels.