Fusion belly dance

Tribal versus fusion bellydance

Tribal Fusion started as an underground phenomenon. The main difference between fusion and tribal bellydance is that fusion tends to be more of a solo dance act where tribal bellydance is most of the time done by tribal troupes.

On the other hand the expression "Tribal Fusion Bellydance" is also widely used and known. Many innovative dancers like Ava Fleming, Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Mardi Love, Zoe Jakes, Maya, Tjarda, Moria Chappell, Urban Tribal, Kami Liddle and others expand their artistry and expressions with other danceforms but not even limited to dance (using hoolo-hoops and other props).

The music

Fusion bellydance music is "produced" where Tribal can be simply ethnic or folkloric dance music. Famous fusion producers are Pentaphobe, Abdel Hazim, Bill Laswell, DJ Mosavo and Öcal Burhan. Although some of them like Abdel Hazim does merely tribal and "new oriental" style and Öcal Burhan does more gypsy style.

There is no limit to the influences that can be brought into fusion. Some video's feature hoola-hoop dances, african style percussion, metal and so on.