Welcome to the first and only ALL tribal troupe on the Eastern Shore. "Dance you can improv with anyone anywhere."
Introducing...
May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28
Roma
I first became interested in bellydance at the age of 14 when I met Nanabelle, the bellydancer, and was forever changed. I have been formally bellydancing since 2003. I began taking basic bellydance lessons at the local library in my hometown of Tempe, AZ. I quickly excelled at the dance due to my background in yoga and urban dance picked up at drum circles, raves, and the underground art and hip-hop subcultures. I was immediately attracted to tribal style after seeing a performance at Domba studios, where I began taking classes with Gina. I loved goin to haflas at Domba and seeing them perform at Oasis.
I relocated to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 2005 to pursue a career in environmental education and participate in the Americorps program. I found other dancers in the area and joined several troupes that focused on cabaret/Raqs Sharki. I appeared at many festivals and events through Damali Dance Company and Arabian Lights Dance Company, where I served as publicity director until 2007. I
After two years in a troupe I decided to start teaching classes in basic tribal in order to have people to improv with. I have been teaching tribal bellydance at the Art Institute and Gallery in Salisbury, MD since 2007. I also teach at Salisbury University and for the Public Library system. I have appeared in the local newspaper and made several appearances on local television and Public Access TV. In May, 2009 I obtained Collective Soul and Teacher Certification from Paulette Rees-Denis of Gypsy Caravan Dance Company.
I started my troupe, Nomadic Magic in January 2008. The troupe also dances under the name "Roma & the Nomads" at Namaste Indian Cuisine final Fridays in Salisbury, MD. I have danced and appeared with Gypsy Nomads. I make and import tribal clothing and jewelry. I have vended at haflas for Hipnosis and for local troupes on the Eastern Shore. I do henna art at festivals such as Dover Pagan Pride Day and on the beach in the summers. I enjoy participating in drum circles as a drummer and dancer.
My dance has led me to a deep understanding and appreciation for my body. I also hope to gain yoga certification in the next five years. I have been a vegetarian and mini-yogi since age 15. I incorporate yoga and meditation into each practice often adding energy work and tai chi. Tribal has become a way of life for me. It is part of my holistic wellness plan. I look forward to uniting with other dancers as often as possible. As I always say- “Tribal is a dance you can take with you anywhere and practice with anyone”.
Meet the Troupe
Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance began in January 2008. It is the first and only all tribal bellydance troupe on the Eastern Shore. Roma teaches and directs her students based on the tribal vocabulary and uses improvisational cues and formations giving this dance its unique and captivating feel. Tribal is a dance you can take with you anywhere and practice with anyone. You can see "Roma and the Nomads" perform at Namaste Indian Cuisine on Final Fridays or at various events on the shore.
Troupe (October, 2007)
Meghan (August, 2007) I started dance in August 2007 because I saw a dance in the movie Vanity Fair and thought it looked cool and wanted to try it. I saw an advertisement in The Daily Times and decided to go. Haven't really tried other styles, but I like the 'gypsy caravan' feel to Tribal bellydance. I love both the costumes and performing. I also enjoy other styles of dance or exercise like Bollywood dancing and horseback riding. I hope to do more performances and practice sessions at Namaste Indina Cuisine! I feel better doing something creative anyway, and when I'm fully immersed I feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
Fran (August, 2007) Fran's interest in belly dancing goes back to the early 1980s when she took a class in cabaret dancing while living in England. She renewed her interest when she took Basic Tribal Dancing with Rose in 2007. The eleenat and deceptively simple moves, as well as the pure fun of dancing appeal to her. A serious equestrian, Fran finds the flexibility and muscle isolation required for dancing help her as a rider. The tribal troupe concept and improvisation of dancing with friends stir a deep emotional contact with the spirit of all women, past and present, around the world.
Renae (October, 2007) I started belly dancing in Jan. '07, but didn't start tribal dancing until Oct. '07. I thought it sounded fun, so I decided to try it and have been hooked ever since. I heard about classes over at Merritt and then at the AI&G, I had previously been taking pottery classes there and was on the mailing list. It's fun because it's all improv and you don't have to have a set routine. I love the costumes, especially the coin belts, and hip scarves! I also ballroom dance, and practice yoga and pilates.
Barbara (May, 2008)
I have taken cabaret style belly dancing classes and then took an American Tribal Style belly dancing class with Roma. I enjoy both styles of belly dancing, but I especially like the costuming of the American Tribal Style. I find that belly dancing is very relaxing and a great form of exercise. My goal is to learn the sword dance. I also like boogie boarding.
Elaine (May, 2008)
Michelle (February, 2009) I became interested in bellydancing when I saw Roma on the morning news (WBOC) giving a demo and talking about her class. I always loved to dance and it looked like fun so I tried the trial class in January 2008 and started the 6 week class but couldn't finish due to a back injury not related to the class. I took the class again in January 2009 and had a blast. I like the fact that you can improvise with Tribal-style as well as do choreographed pieces. It's great exercise and a lot of fun and I love the music and costumes.
Tracy (March, 2009)
*Troupe Requirements
Full 6-8 week session recommended and required for troupe participation. Troupe membership may be offered to willing individuals that complete a class session or workshop. Troupe meets twice a month every first and third Wednesday 6-7pm. See Calendar for dates and locations. Troupe requirements PDF
Class Schedule
****Coming Soon***
Tribal I
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
September-October
$60M/$75NM
WORLD GYM
800 S Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-4777
*Call or visit front desk to register
****Coming Soon***
Tribal I
Thursdays 6-7pm
May 14- June 25 (no class June 11)
$12 Drop-in
Art Institute & Gallery
212 West Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-546-4748
aiandg@comcast.net
Call/Email/Drop-in to register
Tribal Workshop Level 2 $50
Saturday, June 27 (1-4pm)
Art Institute & Gallery 
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-546-4748
aiandg@comcast.net
Call/Email, must pre-register
Drills Class (All levels)
Fridays (5:30-6:30pm)
Salisbury University Fitness Center
FREE to SU students and HealthyU members
Class Descriptions
Intro to Tribal
What is Tribal? Definition, Costume basics, Brief history, basic moves. In this one-hour session with Roma you will learn key fundamentals of Tribal Style bellydance. Roma leads while in costume and ends with a short performance (which may or may not include troupe members). Prepare for movement and meditation. Dance moves covered include hand floreos, snake arms, taxeem, maya, and Arabic.
Tribal Workshop
All the techniques covered in Level 1 or 2 in one four-hour session! Can be taken as two 2-hour sessions as well. Slow moves covered in first session and fast moves in second for Level 1. Learn new moves then practice improvisation and transitions in Level 2. Great for experienced dancers who want to practice group improvisation or for those who just want a taste of tribal and a great workout.
Tribal Dance- Level 1
Tribal Bellydance is a dance that relies on group participation and improvisation using specific moves, formations, and cues from bellydance vocabulary. It is practiced by women of every size, shape, age, and race. Dancers learn to lead and follow each other, giving the style a unique and captivating appearance. Elements of yoga, tai chi and meditation are also incorporated into this workout. Learning is done by repetition, isolation, and visualisation. Great for beginers or experienced dancers looking for new techniques. Students should wear comfortable form-fitting clothing. Bring water and something to wrap around your hips. May advance to level 2 upon completion of 6-8 week course or Level 1 workshop
Tribal Dance- Level 2
This course may be taken only after you are familiar with level 1 by taking a course or workshop with Roma or upon instructor approval. Intended for group improvisation. You will continue to refine the basic moves and learn new moves, learn to use cues, and work in formations for short duration. You will be introduced to zills and zill patterns- including triplet (3's), baladi, and (3, 5, 5's) (3, 3, 7) (3, 7, 3). Refine transitions and dance with zils. Begin leading group and partner improvisational dance.
Drills
Mix it up with moves from levels 1-3 including fun combos and formation activities to help you with muscle memory, isolation, and dance format.
Practice Sheets
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 *NEW*
Classes & Workshops
$30/hour private lessons and groups
Drop-in Class $15
Workshop $60
6-week Class $75
Final Fridays at Namaste Indian Cuisine 8pm
Salisbury, MD-Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance introduces tribal bellydance by “Roma & the Nomads” at Namaste Indian Cuisine starting at 8 p.m. every final Friday in May, June, July & August 2009. Enjoy fine dining and entertainment from the Eastern Shore’s first and only all tribal dance troupe, lead by director, Roma of Salisbury, MD and the cities best Indian cuisine. Tribal bellydance is a unique form of dance that relies on group improvisation, making this style hypnotic and alluring.
Namaste features fine Indian cuisine including appetizers, dipping sauces, breads, and plenty of spicy dishes which include meats cooked in tandoori ovens with vegetarian entrées as well. Namaste Indian Cuisine is located at 2625 N. Salisbury Blvd inside Americas Best Value Inn. Call 410-912-1455 for more details or
Zoobilation!
Support the Salisbury Zoo at Zoobilation June 6, 2009 6-10pm. Cost is $75 for food from locally owned restaurants and performances by tribal bellydancers and local musicians. Enjoy a safari style evening with an Indian Jones theme. Procedes will go toward a new veterinary facility for our local zoo. To register call 410-860-6880 or send payment with registration form to PO Box 2979, Salisbury, MD 21802.
Lewes Beach Drum Circle
Lewes, DE--- Meet at the public beach in Lewes, DE at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 24 for “Drum & Dance Sunday”. Bring an instrument and learn how to form Middle Eastern rhythms with local drummer John Matthews. Learn to bellydance with local dancers such as Viviana and Leah of Damali Dance Company and Roma & the Nomads of Nomadic Magic Tribal Dance. Bring your instruments (drum, zills, tam bourine, etc) and hip scarves or they will be provided to first arrivals. Other props and toys are also encouraged such as hacky sack, hula hoops, poi, kites, and anything else family and beach friendly. Please use general “Leave No Trace” environmental ethic. This event is located on the south side of the Lewes Beach Public Parking lot at the end of Savannah road, behind the Dairy Queen. Go to the far end of the parking lot and parking is free. Bring your family & friends, a chair and prepare to shimmy until the sun sets! This event is weather and bug permitting. This event is FREE, donations accepted. For more info call Carol Boyd-Heron at 302.644.3723 / 302.645.0551
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2009
AI&G Level 1 Class 6-7pm (Salisbury, MD) JAN-FEB
OP Library FREE Classes 3-4pm (Ocean Pines, MD) JAN-MAR
Workshop LV2 12-4pm (Salisbury, MD) 3.1.09
AI&G Level 1 Class 6-7pm (Salisbury, MD) MAR-APR
Tribal Demo for Amany class 3.11.09
Celebration of Life Hafla 3.21.09
2008
WMDT Airing VIDEO
AI&G Class JAN-FEB
AI&G Workshop (10am-2pm) 1.5.08
Health & Wellness Expo 3.8.08
DAMALI Shaharazad @ Milton Theater 3.15.08 (Vending only)
Gypsy Caravan (Philadelphia, PA) 4.12.08
Hipnosis Bellyjam (Philadelphia, PA) 4.12.08 (Vending only)
Shaharazad @ SU 4.28.08
AI&G Class MAY-JUNE
OC Kabob Grill Summer 2008
Tempest “Noveau Noir” 6.21.2008
Tempest Solstice Party 6.21.2008
Unmata (Philadelphia, PA) 7.12.08
Casablanca (Ocean Pines, MD) 7.20.08
Haflaween @ Cape Henlopen HS (Lewes, DE) 10.25.08
Gypsy Nomads @ Gossamer Hawk (Lewes, DE) 11.1.08
Health Fair Henna (Cambridge & Easton, MD) 11.4.08
Dorchester Health Workshop 11.15.08 (Cambridge, MD)
2007
Shades of Lakshmi Hafla (Raway, NJ) 4.1.07
SU/Shorecorps performance (Salisbury, MD) 5.17.07
Zatara's Hafla (Lewes, DE) 5.29.07
CHEER (Georgetown, DE) 6.15.07
Layla's Hafla (Bear, DE) 6.23.07
Tribal Pura Workshop (Washington, DC) 7.7.07
Nanticoke Riverfest (Seaford, DE) 7.14.07
Beach Drum Circles (Lewes, DE) Summer 2007
AI&G Sidewalk Sale 7.21.07
AI&G Classes AUG-SEPT
Big Thursday Festival (Millsboro, DE) 8.11.07
ALDC Mini-Hafla (Delmar, MD) 8.19.07
Sailwinds Nightclub (Cambridge, MD) 8.31.07
Riverwalk Festival (Milton, DE) 9.8.07
Fun Day (Felton, DE) 9.8.07
Ward Museum (Salisbury, MD) 9.19.07
Relay for Life (Salisbury, MD) 9.28.07
AI&G Classes OCT-NOV
Eagle 97.7 Radio (Milford, DE) 10.31.07
Arabian Rhythms Grand Gala 11.3.07
2006
Damali Performance Troupe Member FEB 2006-OCT 2006
Tishcon ft. Deepak Chopra 4.1.06
Urban Bourbon 10.6.06
Henna
$10 per person
$5 performers/students
$25/hour group rate (Minimum 5)
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