Tribal Echo


	ISILME Isilme has been dancing since 2002, when she started with Egyptian cabaret. Since 2002, Isilme has taken Egyptian, Lebanese, and Tribal Fusion lessons from 4 different teachers. Isilme also enjoys other forms of dancing, and especially one type Scottish Country Dancing, this is a partner/group dance which can be a social or performance dance. Isilme is excited to have been taking lessons with Tribal Evolution folks since January 2007, and I am even more excited to be a founding member of their student troupe Tribal Echo. She loves the group dynamic of tribal and the experience of improvisational dance as well as choreography.

	KRISTIN Kristin started belly dancing in 2006 on a whim and although she enjoyed it, didn't find her true "calling" until she took a workshop with Brandy and Tribal Evolution. Since discovering improv tribal she's never looked back. She's particularly thrilled to be dancing with her husband Mykal who is a drummer with Tribal Element and to have their daughter, Tori, now studying improv as well. In addition to dance, Kristin cooks, sews, gardens, fosters for the Humane Society and occasionally gets some "real" work done.

	PSALM Psalm works as an astronomy educator by day and musician by night. She has been active in belly dance for nine years. In her spare time, Psalm likes Liverpool soccer, reading, and travel.She thanks her family and friends for their love and support.

	AISHA Aisha first saw tribal belly dance at the 2005 Spark Tour and has been obsessed with tribal belly dance since. She immediately began studying with a local troupe that disbanded shortly after, but began constant practice in January of 2008. In addition to belly dance, Aisha is a freelance writer who enjoys gourmet cooking, creating artisanal beer and wines, acting in local theatre and spending time with her husband, Kirk.

	SETARA Setara has always been interested in dance but never took a class until she began taking lessons with Brandy and Tribal Evolution in 2008. Since beginning Brandy’s class, Setara has grown to love belly dance in all its forms and feels a special connection to Improv Tribal Style and the TE family. She was honored to be invited to become a member of Tribal Echo (TE’s student troupe) in the fall of 2009. Setara looks forward to learning more about and performing this beautiful dance for years to come!

	ATHENA Experience: None...I'm pure Tribal! What dancing means to me: It has been a real boost for my self-esteem. I love being active, and always leaning somethng new. Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my dog, Gardening, Sewing, Cooking, doing somthing creative, shopping and dining with my girlfriends, Trail Biking and enjoying the outdoors!

	SKYE Skye began taking belly dance classes in the spring of 2008 with her mother Afaya. In September of 2009 she became part of Tribal Echo and had her first stage performance. She is also active in cheerleading and Competitive Gymnastics.