Dark Side Tribal
American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
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Performances
Upcoming Performances
You might see us at the Bloomington Farmer's Market in July....
Past Performances
Hint: To find links to recordings of performances,
do a search for the word "YouTube" on this page.
Women Exposed 5
Saturday May 1, 2010
Bloomington, IN
Hatije's Hafla
Sunday April 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
and local belly dancers!
Max's Place at 109 West 7th Street, Bloomington, IN
Dark Side Tribal Winter Hafla Sat. Feb. 27, 2010 at Rachael's Cafe
Dark Side Tribal Holiday Hafla Sunday December 13, 2009 at Rachael's Cafe
October 10 - 11, 2009 in Chicago, IL
DST taught a veil workshop and perform at this event this fall. Please visit the link above to find more details about the Midwest Tribal Mafia.
"RHINO'S SUPER FUN DANCE PARTY FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO DANCE AND HAVE FUN!" Friday September 18 at Rhinos All-ages Club, Bloomington, IN
This show was full of fun surprises with music by Looner (electronic dance music from California), the Th'Empires (Rockabilly from Bloomington), and Andy-D (part epicurean hip-hop-dance songs and part sincere dance rock songs) AND belly dance by Dark Side Tribal...and a Zombie attack!
Women Inspire Saturday August 15, 2009
at Rachael's Cafe in Bloomington, Indiana
at Rachael's Cafe in Bloomington, Indiana
Rhino's 331 S. Walnut St. in Bloomington, Indiana
Indie Rock, West African drumming, and American Tribal Style Belly Dance all in one show! Two bands: Quixote and Dr. DjoBi & Asafo plus the Dark Side Tribal dancers!
PRIDE film festival dance party.
Dark Side Tribal joined the party to dance and celebrate Bloomington's annual Pride film festival.
Saturday January 31, 2009
Buskirk Chumley Theatre
Dark Side Tribal joined the party to dance and celebrate Bloomington's annual Pride film festival.
Saturday January 31, 2009
Buskirk Chumley Theatre
Hipnotic Tribal Belly Dance Show 
Saturday December 6, 2008
Harmony School 909 E. 2nd St. Bloomington, IN
Hipnotic Tribal Belly Dance troupe of Chicago plus Several troupes and soloists from south-central Indiana performed at this event. Thanks to all who participated to make this show a success.
Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo
Dark Carnival Side Show at the Drive-In Theatre
Saturday December 6, 2008
Harmony School 909 E. 2nd St. Bloomington, IN
Hipnotic Tribal Belly Dance troupe of Chicago plus Several troupes and soloists from south-central Indiana performed at this event. Thanks to all who participated to make this show a success.
- Hipnotic (Chicago)
- Dr. Djo Bi's West African Drum and Dance Troupe (Bloomington)
- Dark Side Tribal (Bloomington) with drummer Jedediah Allen
- Tribalistas (Bloomington)
- Different Drummer Belly Dancers (Bloomington)
- Laura McCain (of Calypso's Pearls and Windfall Dance Co., Bloomington)
- Shaiten Kauwa Tribe (Muncie)
- Mirage Tribal (Lafayette)
Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo
Healing Sounds Concert
November 15, 2008
Unitarian Universalist Church
Bloomington, Indiana
Dark Side Tribal performed a special choreographed veil dance and an American Tribal Style improvised piece to create a joyful sound for this important annual festival on sustainable living. A recording of this performance is on YouTube.
Dark Carnival Side Show at the Drive-In Theatre
Thursday September 18, 2008
Starlite Drive-in
Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IndianaDark Side Tribal performed as part of a number of "side shows" before the featured films in this opening event for the Dark Carnival horror film festival. For details about Dark Carnival please visit http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/ .
See the article in Indiana Daily Student newspaper
Blue Lotus Workshops and Show - September 13, 2008
sponsored by Synergy Rhythm and Dance
Dark Side traveled to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois to study and perform with the fabulous Blue Lotus tribe of Chicago and Synergy Rhythm and Dance (directed by our favorite belly dancer - economics professor Sahira Zedaré). At this show Dark Side gave the debut performance of Ann Shaffer's newest choreograpy Coin Operated Boy.
sponsored by Synergy Rhythm and Dance
Dark Side traveled to Bloomington-Normal, Illinois to study and perform with the fabulous Blue Lotus tribe of Chicago and Synergy Rhythm and Dance (directed by our favorite belly dancer - economics professor Sahira Zedaré). At this show Dark Side gave the debut performance of Ann Shaffer's newest choreograpy Coin Operated Boy.
Benefit and Memory Hafla for Jo Smith - August 16, 2008
Dark Side Tribal joined many dancers from southern Indiana plus musicians Il Troubadore for this Halfa. The event was a tribute to a local dancer Jo Smith who passed away recently and was a fundraiser for an important cause to her, the Autism Research Foundation. More than $1000 were raised!
Dark Side Tribal joined many dancers from southern Indiana plus musicians Il Troubadore for this Halfa. The event was a tribute to a local dancer Jo Smith who passed away recently and was a fundraiser for an important cause to her, the Autism Research Foundation. More than $1000 were raised!
SNAP - SHIMMY - POP July 19, 2008
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Concert
Dark Side Tribal hosted a day of workshops with Sahira and an evening show. Everyone left Sahira's workshops ready and inspired to use some new tribal fusion moves and all the performances at the show were excellent. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Tribal Revolution, June 2008
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Concert
featuring Sahira Zedaré of Synergy Sirens
Dark Side Tribal hosted a day of workshops with Sahira and an evening show. Everyone left Sahira's workshops ready and inspired to use some new tribal fusion moves and all the performances at the show were excellent. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Tribal Revolution, June 2008
Dark Side Tribal enjoyed this amazing, annual event again this year. The Friday Hafla included many midwest belly dancers including DST. The Dark Side Dancers spent the weekend studying in workshops taught by some incredible dancers including Unmata and Gypsy Caravan.
Each Spring (and Fall), DST hosts a hafla to showcase the accomplishments of Ann's students and share food with friends and family. Lots of open dancing and surprise performances.
Hatije's Hafla Benefit for Middle Way House, April 2008
DST and several local belly dance troupes danced to the music of Salaam at Max's Place in Bloomington, IN to raise funds for Bloomington's shelter for women and children. Look for this event next year in April at Max's new and larger location.
Luna Festival, March 2008
Dark Side demonstrated American Tribal Style Belly Dance at this Women's Arts and Crafts Festival. Click "NEXT" once you are at the following site for several photos from this performance.
Tribal Pura, February 2008
Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance and Megha Gavin of Devyani Dance Company visited Bloomington for a weekend of workshops and a show. Dark Side Tribal and Ann Shaffer's students performed the opening act.
Bloomington Pride Film Festival January 2008
Dark Side Tribal donated their talent to help celebrate this proud tradition.
Benefit for the Sanctuary
Shelbyville, Indiana
December 2007
Dark Side Tribal performed at this benefit for a shelter in Shelbyville. Ann choreographed this piece (see it on YouTube) to "Caravan" by Raquy and the Caveman.
