Tassels-n-Toes was founded in
2005 by Shoshanna, Tamyra and Katiah. Since then the Tribe has grown and adopted
Nadira Indigo, Linna and Mistique. Each member brings her own unique style and
experience to the tribe.
Shoshanna has been dancing all of her
life. She has intensely studied the tribal dances of the Middle East and North
Africa. In 2000 she began studying ATS. In 2002 she began teaching American
Tribal Style Belly dance.
Tamyra is a founding member of
T-N-T. She has been involved is dance most of her life, and loves to explore new styles. In addition to her busy
private life she also teaches beginner and intermediate level Tribal classes.
Katiah is a driving force of T-N-T. She brings many influences of Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance to the tribe for a well-rounded
style.
Nadira Indigo came to T-N-T
after taking formal Raks Sharki classes. After several years in these classes
she tried Tribal and found that she loved it. She has been with us ever since.
Liynaa came to A-T-S with no previous
dance experience. She recently performed her first solo dance at Tribal Spirit
2007. Kudos to her!
Jackie began taking lessons with
T-n-T in 2006. She worked very hard and within the first year was a founding member of Azzah Nur, our student performing tribe.
In 2008 she was been taken into our tribe and continues to grow leaps and bounds as a dancer.
Rosa began taking classes with
Shoshanna in 2000. She has studied extensivley and has taken lessons in New York when she resided there. In 2008 she joined
T-n-T. She is also a founding member of Azzah Nur.
Minnah has been learning the dances
of the Middle East for the last 15 years. She began her education with Thais Banu, learning the traditions of Middle
Eastern Dance. She contuined to learn Fat Chance Bellydance Style under her Mothers instruction in Indianna. She now
brings her grace and creativity to T-n-T and we are so happy to have her as a part of our family.
