Tribal Fest 8 - UNMATA featuring Amy Sigil

[mramybubble]

Brilliant job girls I love your dances they are always so lively and so well done lots of brilliant moves which inspire me ,,, thank you for your lovely dances you have my total respect

[WeWereBornDead]

they are so dynamic

[WeWereBornDead]

XR2 ftw >:)

[Shaudh]

I love the dance, but what I dislike is that the dancers do not dance fully in sync. Looks like more practice was warranted... :(

[LadyK1903]

@Shaudh some part of it is called "improvisation" That´s what ATS is about. They fuse a lot of "things" together and one of it is ATS and its group improvisations. One is leader, the others follow. You have some signs agreed which all of the dancers follow. In ATS and in any improvisation, you´ll NEVER come to a full sync!

[rasophon]

This is not tribal belly dance. Great job on the dance but again not tribal. The music is not tribal either. Would love to see you do tribal to belly dance music.

[cutelittlepoimaniac]

@rasophon It is tribal. It's called Improvisation TRIBAL Style. In tribal fusion you dance to whatever you want, not to "tribal music". That's the point of it

[GothicSilueta]

TOTAL INSPIRATION !!!! I LOVE THESE GIRLS!

[Bashirabrun]

These guys are great! I saw them in person a few years back and the energy was amazing. Whatever anyone says, they are talented, hard working dancers. Try to keep moving that fast ,that long and in perfect coordination with each other, you doubters!

[fearlessrogues]

I spot the hula in that :) lovely!

[lilmisschuckles]

i love these girls and all you that have been negative yerz are just jealous cz u cant dance like that so there :p

[tigerlily391]

if they don't wanna shave thats their problem, but they have to accept criticism as well as praise.

[danomoon]

@razorinyourapple "for the record"... What excuse do you use do you use for being rude and inappropriate?

[razorinyourapple]

Gah, the armpits again. Now I'm distracted by it. It is seriously fucking gross. Dykes on bikes or whatever the hell look is so 1994. Can we reach for a razor now? And for the record I am a femme dyke, so I can use that reference.

[danomoon]

@teodio07 Yes.... yes she does.

[MsShyanne13]

@teodio07 ummmm excuse me it doesnt really matter and i am friends with these girls and my sister takes their classes so dont be rude

[molarmama5]

@teodio07

Yeah they are the troupe that flaunts pit hair. That is how I know them. Now watch I'll get hate mail.

[LoryenZeytin]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

[Maroua543]

WOW.....Fusion in Bestform!!!

[DarkSilverAngelMoon]

what is the first song they are dancing too, I like it

[lafeeverte85]

@DarkSilverAngelMoon the first song is xr2 by M.I.A.

[zsingergrl]

Music plz...names...................­LOL

[DancerLaRoux]

i loved it! you girls are beautiful! i've recently been interested in getting a little more hip hop into my style of bellydance. you all are great performers with a beautiful style! :D

[incubusnb29]

if theyre not taking their clothes off and u see no pole, guess what ITS NOT STRIPPING!!! if u want that go to some sleezy strip joint and stop lumping these ladies and all bellydancers in with those girls. bellydancing is not stripping it is an art form.

[gladmaury]

name of the song please???

[shirocaine]

just wonderfull. i am deeply impressed! wow wow wow. the first video since quite a time, which i looked twice after each other...

here in berlin we have no big real, professionell and with love working tribal-group. u guys look so happy - r u friends?!?! think, we have none at all...no, actually there is one only with 5 members i think, and they just start, they are still kids. what a pity - a city full of egomaniens! wished i could learn this style and have a group like this. sad now!

[electricslipper]

Horrid choreography. Maybe make an amusing addition to a Rugby side.

[Jelena19930126]

Interesting! ))))

[electricslipper]

Most of these moves are better executed on a Stripper Pole.

[Bumblybee256]

@electricslipper good for the strippers, what's your point?

[electricslipper]

@Bumblybee256 You poor sad, dull / normal, waste of skin, spends most of your time playing with tinker-toys and smelling his mother's soiled undergarments do ya? Dang, this little girl sounds like she is from the Czech Republic. Now there's a real waste of real estate. Yep, he's the kind of girl that likes to collect used chewing gum from beneath tables, take it home and make an anatomically correct woman which he dresses up to look like Richard Nixon and then sits on its face. No offense.

[Bumblybee256]

@electricslipper ....I'm female. I asked you a question and all you can do is spout garbled nonsense like the judgemental retard you are.

[electricslipper]

@Bumblybee256 Dear Bumeyebe. Sorry about the gender confusion but I would guess you are used to it. Perhaps if you had a real man in your life you could give up your kick-start viborator and negative world view. Here's a thought: Why don't you drop your stained knickers, grease up a parking meter, leap on top until the meter exits your mouth, sing, "That's the way I like it" and dream of Michael Jackson's decomposing weenie." No offense of course. You are a plain, unremarkable and vile girl

[Bumblybee256]

@electricslipper Lmao. Someone has serious emotional difficulties. I'm not going to entertain your surpressed anger kid.

[electricslipper]

@Bumblybee256 Dear womanoid...do you find you cannot detach yourself during the spin cycle on the washing machine? Do you get yourself all excited when you watch "The Price is Right?" Do you find yourself somehow stimulated in the vegetable section of the supermarket? Do you feel compelled to flash the garbage men? Do you frequently find yourself wearing fishnet stockings and Wellingtons? Do you feel the need to gargle pudding. If so, I can help you.

Dr. Slipper DeMeet

[Bumblybee256]

@electricslipper Aw, you never fail to amuse me. I sincerely hope you never stop trawling the web in an attempt to satisfy your fetishes whilst seeking an audience of strangers and forcing them to have an encounter with your personality.

It's been good, but I think I've seen the best and I won't be reading anymore.

[TribalFaerie]

Been trying to find the second song. Anyone know it?

These are the most unique routines. Can't stop watching them!

[ravenselene]

@TribalFaerie I don't know the artists, but the second song is "See How It Sounds"

[TheAdamantin]

ANYONE know the name of the second song? i asked Amy after a workshop with her in 09 and she was getting undressed when she told me. yes i got distracted! she is hot!

[superunknown1492]

I think the reason why it looks like the same choreography is because they use long combos in their improving. Longer combos are easy to spot, so seeing several of the same ones in two different choreographies makes them look similar. I'm fairly certain that they intended the performances to be quite distinct though.

[dancerbranka]

Such power and great energy - it's just awesome :D

[AyumiYuy]

They look like they're having so much fun! ^_^

[pelegrinovsky]

Does someone know the name of the first song they are dancing to ?

[ravenselene]

I don't know the name of the song, but the singer is MIA.

[Hotarugaia]

XR2, by M.I.A. :)

[voodoomedusa]

what the hell does whether or not they shave have ANYTHING to do with their talent??!!

[AmarisGrey]

They used this same routine at Tribal Fest 9 with different costumes and songs. I liked the 9 performance a little better. They're a bit more synchronized and the song were better and fit the dancing a bit more. Not saying it isn't a great performance, but still.

Oh, and who cares if they don't shave? Personal preference. They're still good dancers.

[AmarisGrey]

As a matter of fact, I had never even noticed until someone pointed it out.

[UStorms13]

You know that it's not the same choreo with different costumes, right? The same combo was cued at the beginning of both improv tribal songs. Also doesn't it makes sense that they would be more synchronized a year later. These grrls work hard and it shows.

[Arnarkusaga]

Why doesn't it make sense? That's called refining and improvement.

And, yes, it is the same choreography. The opening sequence differs slightly and they have moved a couple of sequences around, but otherwise it's the same. Watch them back to back and it's obvious. There is no variation on moves at all other than to switch them around a bit.

I never said they aren't wonderful at their style because they are, but this routine was revamped and refined for the next year's performance.

[Reburroughs]

The energy and passion of this group is inspiring. Amy looks like a beautiful Angel on her video performances.

Their workshops are high energy and full of good information take them when you are rested and ready to absorb lots of instruction.

The group looks energized both individually and as a working group.

[NEKONEKO9]

I know it is Amy's group, but she lost so much weight ... I can't take my eyes off the one with the biggest behind ... it just sakes correctly~!~ it is in tune with the universe and I am totally into this video ... but skinny-ass Amy is NOT the star

[khali122]

It´s a hard style, but finally, you love it.

[GuitarRockinChick18]

ok i dont want to sound like an asshole, but i was just wondering what is the reasons behind them not shaving their armpits? i know hippies use to do it, but why do these women do it? :D

[ravenselene]

They like it.

[GuitarRockinChick18]

well, darnit that doesn't help me. Are they all about the empowerment of the natural woman figure?

[ravenselene]

It's just two who don't shave. It's just a personal preffrence for them.

[GuitarRockinChick18]

ummm, ok. i guess that's a good enough answer. i've seen them dance before and i had always wondered. was kind of weird when i first saw it because the video had bad clarity so you didn't know what it was but i can see much better in this one. thanks tho.

[thespeez]

@ravenselene - The two in question are Shelly and Amy. I understand Amy is gay; don't know about Shelly. 

[elesjuan]

Who cares if they shave or not? They're beautiful and fantastic dancers regardless if they want to conform to the stupid western standards worshiped by the ignorant?

[GuitarRockinChick18]

i wasnt saying anything like that! why are you being so defensive? I was asking why they didnt because i know a lot of people do it because they embrace the natural beauty of the woman figure. plz read before you post!

[cheerdancer610]

what song is this?

[shikitonenebb]

gracias eileenxd

[shikitonenebb]

alguien sabe komo se llama la primera kncion grax

[eileenxd]

XR2 de MIA

[olfa2006]

ohhhh wowowowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is soooooooo great!!!!! and the most great from 4.24 min.

Does any body knows the music from 4.24 min? plz

[khali122]

Yaaaaaaaa... Amy rules!

[pallortor]

unmata is incredible. but i was wondering if the movements should be more controlled? or is that just from the particular style I am studying?

just a question. does anyone know?

[nadirahbd1]

I am BLOWN AWAY! I am a belldance instructor. I like things on the cutting edge and this was so impressive. I am cancelling my workshop in April to go take a class under these guys. They are exactly what I want to be when I grow up!!!! If it looks like a "high school dance routine" the SEND ME BACK TO SCHOOL! ROCK ON UNMATA! I CAN'T WAIT TO TAKE A CLASS UNDER YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

[alanna2002]

I took a seminar with them here in Puerto Rico and they are insanely great. They're really really good.

[rosereddoll]

wow. so i guess all i need is to watch one dvd and then i can perform at tribal fest by the looks of it. I understand that this is fusion but why fuse stripper moves? that raising your butt to the audience thing? not good. doesn't send the right image. it was a lot of jumping around with some jiggling and hip drops here and there. does tribal fest let amateurs perform now? my god! i saw no real passion, just them trying to remember the moves and then running across the stage for no reason.

[ravenselene]

Rosereddoll, it's fine if you don't like them but I' know for a fact they do more than "watch one DVD" to perform. They work their asses off, and put their hearts and souls into every performance.

[rosereddoll]

do they? well that is a shame then. poor things.

[wachs13]

Are you kidding?

[molarmama5]

@ravenselene

Well they should to be pros!

[milenchito]

your observation is SO wrong.. UNMATA are professionals, They fuse, Hip Hop , Hula and others into their rep..

you must have never seen a stripper in real life, they look nothing like strippers..

this they are doing is all part of their Improv vocab.

do some research before you post things like this on a public forum...

you look like an ass for all the shit u just talked doll face

[rosereddoll]

Well, they did make me laugh I'll give them that. Fusion in small amounts is fine, but when one takes from so many places and the dance becomes unrecognizable, and at times vulgar, and other times confusing and painful to watch, we have a problem. I now understand what middle easterners have been saying about too much fusion in belly dance. tribal is more than dressing alike on the same stage. I guess if you do something in front of enough people you can call yourself a professional. huh.

[ravenselene]

Take a class with them.

[rosereddoll]

no.

[Zombieinwonderland]

Have an open mind. Dance has no set rules, and the point is to make it your own and have fun! It's not defined as belly dane, it's a fusion of many things. How can it be unrecognizable when it's not supposed to be traditional?

[rosereddoll]

Then why call it tribal fusion belly dance? They should just call it fusion dance. I don't see a solid belly dance foundation, with extra added for spice and interest. I see some cheerleader-esque group dancing, with some belly dance moves thrown in for fun. I know it's not supposed to be traditional raks, but when I watch other fusion dancers I usually see a belly dance foundation. If you want to dance, dance, but don't try and redefine something popular to suit your needs.

[rosereddoll]

And dance does have rules. One can't just put on ballet shoes, get on a stage, break dance, then add a pirouette at the end and call it ballet, and then expect to be taken seriously by ballet dancers. Call it modern dance inspired by ballet.

[ravenselene]

There's more bellydance in this piece than there is ballet in your example.

[ziasfusion]

I can hardly believe how closed minded you are. I have no intentions of insulting you and I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opion but you stooping to the level to insult is just sad and juvenille so why do it? Dance is expression. There will always be other forms of dance that you don't care for, there are things on this website that are considered WAY more vulgar, are you posting a comment on each an every one of them as well? I have to agree with Milenchito completely.

[rosereddoll]

what? I didn't care for their "performance". so? just because I like belly dance doesn't mean I have to like this. If you post in a public forum, be prepared for criticism, not everyone will like it.

[olive2g]

they are soooo dreamy

[bosanka144]

i love this group! great coreographys always!

[jameelah41986]

hello, excuse wanted to know the title of this song-thanks

[milenchito]

MIA XR-2

[bosanka144]

hey could u pleeeeease send me the songs??? pleeeeease! i would be soooo happy

[spershall]

Shelly has awesome shimmies!

[principessachuck]

Hahaha... art is there to watch dude! or whatever you are.. maybe you dont have a clue of how bad anyone looks when you decide to critisize something you don't know about..artists take real critic not BS

[milenchito]

your a sweetie.. glad u like my UNMATZ

[noknok451]

different

[principessachuck]

Hum... if some ppl would really know what Tribal is.. and what Tribal FUSION is they wouldn't be saying nasty stuff about this awesome performance.. you can clearly see the girls doing tribal improv.. with cues,transitions and everything here!! but adding the unique UNMATA twist!

[CriticalThinkingOrg]

Well said..principessa

[milenchito]

UNMATA is the shit..!

[spershall]

This is just so amazing!

[dialore]

there full of energy i had the opportunity to see them last year at the cairo carnaval and they were awsome

[starriieyes]

i'm gunna get flamed for this im sure but i don't like them. they're just a high school dance routine theres barely any bellydancing. its all rough flailing. =\ when there IS bellydance involved its TOO seductive in some areas. i really dont like it.

[wheresra]

It looks like a high school dance routine.

[starriieyes]

i agree. very much so.

[dulcesdedolor]

I love unmate

what's the name of the first song??? pleaseee tell meee :'( i need it!

[milenchito]

xr2 girl!!!!

[marqujud]

i thought i recognized M.I.A. . damn Unmata is awesome!

[XxLittleYxX]

I like to know that too!!

[rubenmena]

ermosas

[Triballover22]

So much energy... I love it!!!

[spershall]

That's some ass-kicking improv, there, gals.

[weaver613moongypsy]

This why I like that it is called "tribal". Every tribe has thier own feel, thier own style and they are each so unique. They bring thier own take on belly dance. It is all belly dance, it is all beautiful and it is all powerful. These ladies are OUTRAGEOUS!!!

[starriieyes]

everyone has there opinion but no matter how you put it THIS is not tribal really. its completely a like... high school dance routine. a little belly dance shake here and there and a rah rah there. Personally i don't like it. =\

[deerlylou]

Wow. You felt the need to post nearly the same exact thing twice. "Tribal fusion is a form of modern belly dance referring to a fusion of American Tribal Style (ATS) and Cabaret or Egyptian style. It incorporates elements of Popping, Hip Hop, and Modern, but often drawing from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Bhangra, and other folkloric styles. Dancers expand on the elements fused to form ATS to make their style unique and more relevant to their experience." Nothing un-Tribal, here.

[YogoretaHana]

i DIDN'T mean to post the same thing twice my computer froze and said the comment didn't post so i reposted it. And "tribal" as i "tribal fusion" and look its just my opinion i have a right to state whether or not i like them. everyone has a rite to an opinion. please respect that.

[milenchito]

of course but why say something demeaning and nasty.. just makes you look like a bitch for sayin things like that.. .keep it to yourself..

[YogoretaHana]

As apposed to you who looks like a glorified UNMATA savior! Praise the fan girl!!!! m( _ _ )m

Criticism is apart of being an artist. You get positive and negative feed back. That is JUST how it IS.

You can't go attacking every single person who decides to be the giver of the "negative" feed back. Just deal with it :).

[UStorms13]

you may not like it, but it is tribal... really. Hop into one of Amy's workshops or if you don't want to pay, watch for a moment. Sometimes the untrained eye can't catch the technicalities, but when you watch it broken down and hear the terminology used to describe it you can see where it's origins lie.

[Stakira0nY0utube]

dont get me wrong, theyre good, but i dont think this is my favorite type of tribal dance

[laurajackson18]

they are good they know how to get down LOL

[janetplanet73]

the music is M.I.A  xr2

[janetplanet73]

goodness.

[BoodaBeli]

I love this group! They always look like they're having fun every time they're on stage. Such high energy and innovation! They rock.

[taherron]

These girls completely blow my mind!

[kaween1]

outstanding performance! anyone know the music used?

[diana351]

you can tell these gals practice! amazing

[kisa20]

I love how it's so precise and intricate and you can still tell it's tribal &improvised. Y'all ROCK!!!

[riamaria]

dood....fuggin pork soda!!!!!!

why did that have to cut out!!!!!

I lurb primus

You guys roq

[danomoon]

I just found the last 2 minutes on another tape. I'll post it when I get back from road-trippen!

[hiddenfirre]

omg wow i just love this sooo much

[hiddenfirre]

dang that girl in the middle is killing it!!! she should just do it alone lol

[joyrochelle]

FUCKING RAD

[rhiannyn]

luuuuurve your troupe :) can't wait til you come to vancouver in november!! so in for that workshop :)

[DuMichAuch8]

thank you for rocking my first tribal fest UnMata -- love you guys!

[trbaldreams]

MIA and Unmata -- perfect mix!!