Tribal-Idiom
id-i-om
-noun
1. an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements.
2. a language, dialect, or style of speaking peculiar to a people.
3. a distinct style or character, in music, art, etc.
With the occasional foray into dancing the dark side of life, Tribal-Idiom has a distinctive style that can be described as Modern Tribal Fusion Bellydance. Original members Sarah and Louise formed Tribal-Idiom in 2007 and the troupe, based on Auckland's North Shore, currently has five members.
Tribal-Idiom can be seen performing at various bellydance events around Auckland and is available to perform at parties, hens nights, club nights and any other special occasion. Please email tribal@windblown.gen.nz for rates and booking options.
Biographies
Louise
Louise discovered Bellydance in late 2004 and at some point in 2006 was hit by the Tribal lightning bolt - Tribal Fusion has been her obsession ever since. Highlights of her dance journey so far have been studying with Lily of Tribal Kinesis, going to Tribal Fest '08 and Gothla US 2009 and 2010. While in California she gets to spend quality time being worked to the bone by Sashi of Ascend Tribal Dance. When performing solo she likes to explore her shadow side with Gothic fusion. In the wider NZ Bellydance scene she was a member of the MEDANZ Committee for 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 years. Louise also sells a wide range of Bellydance costumes and accessories under the name Durriya Bellydance Costumes.
Sarah
Sarah started Bellydance in 2004 along with Louise. She loved the way that dancing made her feel but felt like something was missing. The missing ingredient was of course the element of Tribal! Along with Louise in 2006 she began her journey into tribal, studying with Lily from Tribal Kinesis and soaking up every bit of information she could find. When Lily returned to the States, Sarah continued to pursue tribal, informed primarily by Louise's fantastic dvd collection and overseas jaunts. Sarah recently had her first baby and considers performing with Tribal-Idiom when eight months pregnant a highlight of her journey so far.
Jo
Initially trained as a yoga teacher and massage therapist, Jo caught the Belly Dance bug around five years ago and has been captivated ever since. Finding it the ideal balance Jo combines her love of Tribal Fusion with her yoga practice and massage company Bella Mama which specialises in working with pregnant women. Since starting her studies into the history of Middle Eastern Dance, Jo has been particularly fascinated by the understanding that the purpose of many of the techniques was to prepare the female body for fertility and childbirth. She now combines her dance studies with her work by teaching her unique "Birth Dance - Bellydance conditioning for Pregnancy" workshops. She has been practising with the troupe Tribal-Idiom for the past six months and recently performed at the MEDANZ festival.
Judy
Judy has always been fascinated by dance - whether it be Indian, Contemporary, Flamenco, Salsa, Popping or Hip Hop and discovered bellydancing in 2006. Starting in cabaret-style belly dancing, Judy studied from Lily of Tribal Kinesis and Kali Zahira. It was in 2008 when she was introduced to Tribal Fusion through her cousin-in-law Sarah and subsequently joined Tribal Idiom as the third troupe sister. Not only does she love the adrenaline she gets from belly dancing, she also loves being able to express herself through the costumes she makes for her troupe. The buzz she gets from seeing her troupe sisters dance in her creations has been the catalyst for a project she started in 2009, namely 'Dance Couture NZ', a company specialising in dancewear.
Bex
Bex has always had a passion for dance and movement. This really kicked off for her when she started doing fire performance in 2000. Her first exploration into belly dance was a forray into Cabaret at the school of Contempory Bellydance in Christchurch, 2001. Later, she fused what skills she had learn't there, with her fire performance, in the fire troupe she has been performing in for the last 3 years 'AHI'. Bex was re-inspired when her Troupe sister Jo, introduced her to Tribal Fusion. For which she will be forever greatful. She loves to combine her dance with props.....Poi, Hula hoop, and Fire-fans, and has a flair for the dramatic! She loves the expression and confidence that comes from putting on a costume.....