Thread: new appreciation for ATS

so i live in central california, and i'd never seen FCBD style ATS live... but last friday night, i saw a troupe dance live. its was amazing! the sheer joy pouring out of these women was just... i don't know how to say it. after having had a horrible february, it actually made me tear up a little. i have always liked ATS, but i don't think i understood it until now. that was the most beautiful and powerful performance i've seen in a while.

it made me feel like this -->

If you can get yourself up to San Francisco, you can be at the main headquarters. Us eastern folks have to settle for seeing Carolena maybe once a year.

i am shocked at how close i am to san francisco, but no one in my area does tribal. i've always wanted to go up to the city for some classes, it just never happened!

Aw, emtink ... you just made me tear up. I miss dancing with my "tribe".

makeda, i hope they were happy/sad tears!

yeah, its really hard for me to put into words what it felt like as an audience member. the feelings and emotions must be so much more powerful for the dancers.

Yeah, tears of happy memories ... and a little bit of longing.

Yes, I see that you live in Salinas. Was there once about 15 years ago. I wanted to see if there was any museums or historical sites for John Steinbeck. Not enough time, though. But, you are so lucky to be within driving distance of San Francisco. FCBD is always having shows in the city, plus lots of opportunities to study. I envy you. Plus, you folks in California get way better produce than we get back here in New England.

Originally Posted by TheGreatKathyLori

Yes, I see that you live in Salinas. Was there once about 15 years ago. I wanted to see if there was any museums or historical sites for John Steinbeck. Not enough time, though. But, you are so lucky to be within driving distance of San Francisco. FCBD is always having shows in the city, plus lots of opportunities to study. I envy you. Plus, you folks in California get way better produce than we get back here in New England.

yes, we're spoiled with lots of dance and produce ..l;, i hardly ever go up to san francisco, mostly because i hate driving in the city and finding parking

Em, we're taking Tribal with Didi in Santa Cruz on Tuesday nites. Wanna join us?

Originally Posted by zorba

Em, we're taking Tribal with Didi in Santa Cruz on Tuesday nites. Wanna join us?

where at? who's didi? in may or june i could probably start up a new class. for now, work gets all my energy ..cr.:

Originally Posted by emtink

where at? who's didi? in may or june i could probably start up a new class. for now, work gets all my energy ..cr.:

Didi's the director of 'Raks Havohakim', and a close associate of The Mighty Siwa. She's a doll, her class is a lot of fun and full of good energy. She's teaching at the 'Serpent's Kiss' near the clock tower. You can see a picture of Didi on my teacher's page near the bottom...

hmm... remind me in a couple of months!

I know what you mean! I just got back from Tribalcon & there were several wonderful ATS groups. At one point, the music was lost for one group so the dancers started clapping. Then the crowd started clapping. Then some drummers ran up & they all danced to that impromptu rhythm! It was really amazing!

Originally Posted by Sersi3

I know what you mean! I just got back from Tribalcon & there were several wonderful ATS groups. At one point, the music was lost for one group so the dancers started clapping. Then the crowd started clapping. Then some drummers ran up & they all danced to that impromptu rhythm! It was really amazing!

That sounds awesome! I love that kind of spontaneity.

Originally Posted by Sersi3

I know what you mean! I just got back from Tribalcon & there were several wonderful ATS groups. At one point, the music was lost for one group so the dancers started clapping. Then the crowd started clapping. Then some drummers ran up & they all danced to that impromptu rhythm! It was really amazing!

Yay! That was us! It was disconcerting at first, but that is the beuty of ATS - it's a set of moves you learn, then you can throw them together any way you like at any time. ATS saved the day!