ATS (American Tribal Style)
ATS is a modern fusion dance style created by FatChanceBellyDance of California. Drawing its movements, costuming, and general inspiration from the Tribal cultures of the Middle East, Northern Africa/Maghreb, India and Spain, ATS is a conglomeration of many different influences, primarily Middle-Eastern bellydance, Spanish flamenco and Indian kathak.
One of the main distinguishing features of the style is the group improvisation; there is no choreography. Carefully studied and perfected movements and positions are combined ‘on the fly’ and signaled by subtle cues in order to create the illusion of perfect synchronicity. In this way every performance is unique and exciting both for performer and audience.