What is ATS?
American Tribal Style is a modern belly dance form created by Carolena Nericcio, founder/director of Fat Chance Belly Dance, over 20 years ago. What distinguishes ATS from other forms of traditional belly dance is its improvisational nature within a troupe formation. The leader cues to the follower/s, through subtle body movements and gestures, the steps the troupe will dance. The leader usually changes several times throughtout the course of one song. Women dance together!

The ATS Look
ATS has very distinctive costuming that utilizes deeper jewel tones, black, antique or antique-finish coins and jewelry. Costume accessories such as wool tassels and fringe belts are common in tribal style costuming. Accessories are typically layered over 10-25 yard circle skirts, pantaloons, and cholis and coin bras. Tattoos and body piercings are optional but are commonly found on ATS enthusiasts!

ATS Links for Reference and Gear
FatChanceBellyDance : www.fcbd.com
Flying Skirts: www.flyingskirts.com
Moondance: www.moondancebellydance.com

tribeKALI – FCBD Sister Studio Status (defined on FCBD website) Sister Studios are graduates of General Skills for ATS and ATS Teacher Training and exclusive FCBD Teacher Training. These teachers are dedicated to presenting ATS as created and developed by FCBD director and master teacher Carolena Nericcio. Sister Studios do not blend ATS with other styles of dance, tribal or otherwise. They present ATS only, or clearly separate ATS from the other styles of dance they are presenting. Our goal is that you, the student, should be able to attend a FCBD ATS class anywhere in the world and receive consistent quality instruction.