I love, love, love, Unmata!!!!

[vron]

......and here's why:



[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIJmjiJVu8E]YouTube - Unmata- The Queen and I_TF07[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YkIKVSS4z8]YouTube - Unmata - tribalfest - Amy Sigil[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omkcl7Vv3zs]YouTube - Tribal Fest 8 - UNMATA featuring Amy Sigil[/ame]

[tamrahennatx]

While I appreciate the fierceness of these ladies, here's my problem with Unmata: I don't feel like the first and third clips are belly dance at all, aside from some of the movement vocabulary, and I feel like it further muddies the waters...

[vron]

So what! They said the same thing about ATS at one time didn't they?

How much percent "pure belly dance" do they have to be to have a fan thread on bhuz?

[cindy_]

i love them too!

[tamrahennatx]

So what! They said the same thing about ATS at one time didn't they?

How much percent "pure belly dance" do they have to be to have a fan thread on bhuz?

No worries, sometimes I can be a bit too outspoken about certain things. Carry on...

[lylagus]

Unmata is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lylagus]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY83aFzK3x8]YouTube - Unmata Tribal Fusion Bellydance[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr8A_YTPO7k]YouTube - Unmata at Cues & Tattoos[/ame]

[yasmindiab]

I took a workshop with them last summer...Amy kicked my ARSE! :)

They're wonderful. Not only are they talented dancers, but they are all SUPER sweet women too. :)

[theesfield]

I saw them at Tribal Revolution this year, and all I could say about them for 2 days was "Wow!" - Love them!!

Nilaja

[Hechicera]

Hey Vron:

It's Hechicera from Diane's class--and your dancing sister at Southern Fusion Fest--these clips are fabulous. Are you going to the Unmata workshop in Augusta?

[vron]

Yes!!!! Do you want to room together? Just email me.

(p.s. I found the slow 9/8 music Tamalyn used at SFF)

[vron]

This is my current favorite Unmata youtube. I love the last 3 min's.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEWYJ9Ezls]YouTube - Unmata @ TF8 (part II)[/ame]


Here's part 1
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp3RI5F9uMo"]YouTube - Unmata @ TF8 (Part I)[/ame][/QUOTE]

[Bahtya]

The second clip you posted of jut Amy is my fave. I covet her hands and arms!! Not a fan of the others as much but can appreciate the synchronicity

[mish_mish]

They are proof that not every Sacramento belly dancer sucks!!! :P

[bellydancewear]

I love watching them!! I think they are hot too!

[Bellybabe]

I think they are terrific but even Amy Sigil says that what she does can't really be classified as belly dance.

[maliaraqs]

I think they are terrific but even Amy Sigil says that what she does can't really be classified as belly dance.

Yes, she fuses many forms, especially the tahitian hips. I love what they do and think Amy is an incredible workshop instructor. I'm looking forward to their return trip to Seattle (whenever that may be!)

[Kashmir_LA]

I just love their spirit on stage! It's so nice to see people SMILING and enjoying themselves.

[vron]

[QUOTE=maliam;254770]Yes, she fuses many forms, especially the tahitian hips. [QUOTE]

What are tahitian hips? Are they the same thing as really fast Umi's?

[Dina_Anne]

I love them. I'm sad they don't use as much Hula and Tahitian as the used to in their dance. I'm going up to Sacramento at the end of this month to drop in on a class with them. I can't wait!