"The roots of "Tribal Fusion" belly dance begin with Jamila Salimpour's
codification of a belly dance form. She taught that form to Masha Archer
(San Francisco Classic Dance Troupe), John Compton (Hahbi' Ru),
Katarina Burda (Aywah!), her daugher Suhaila, and thousands of others
who have gone on to form their own interpretations of the dance. Masha
Archer taught Carolena Nericcio, the founder of American Tribal Style.
These groups and individuals are the primary influences for what became
known as Tribal Fusion, as it fuses what is commonly known as Tribal
Style with many other dance forms, including Kathak Classical Indian
Dance. Here's a brief and chronological look at the dances of our
foremothers and fathers. Respect, RB"
