Gina has been bellydancing since 1996, and found her home in Tribal a few years later, thanks to the influences of FatChanceBellyDance and Gypsy Caravan. Gina was an original member of Domba’s sister troupe Bedouin Tribe, which she now directs. In October 2004, Gina became a full-fledged Domba and has contributed to the group’s dynamic energy with her Tribal flair.

Gina teaches Tribal Belly Dance at thePlaza De Anaya every Tuesday. Offering a beginning, intermediate, and advanced course s... read more

Jen Bentz started dance as a little girl with jazz and ballet. After being told she didn't have the right "body type" at 7 years old she took a break until she discovered at 16 that bellydancing would celebrate all body types. Especially curvy ones! She started with Egyptian Cabaret style in 1996, then fell in love with Tribal when she first saw Domba at the AZ Renaissance Festival in 2000. She immediately started classes with Jazille of Domba and started performing with the group within the ... read more

Anna began studying tribal belly dance with Severina in August 2004. She became a member of Zareen, Bedouin’s student troupe in May 2005, and recently joined the Bedouin tribe in April 2008. Anna is passionate about studying tribal belly dance in all its forms, including Voodoo Basket, Tribal Sword, Tribal Skirt, and Palm Flames. She also enjoys taking lessons in cabaret belly dance and tap dance. Most of all, however, Anna can not wait to learn and grow with the Bedouin Tribe Dance Company!

Shannon began her tribal journey with Severina in August 2004. Originally referred to Domba Studios (presently Mystic Jewell Studios) by a non-profit organization, Dancer Cancer, Shannon and her mother (a breast cancer survivor) enjoyed every Saturday learning Tribal Style Bellydance. She has completed all levels of ATS and became a member of Zareen, Bedouin’s student troupe, in May 2005. In October 2007, she became a full fledge Bedouin! She now enjoys dancing with Bedouin and her sisters i... read more

Marissa began dancing in 2003 after watching Domba! perform at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. She knew tribal style was the dance form for her and spent 2 years taking classes with Haven, Samantha, and Severina of the Domba! Dance Troupe. She officially became a member of Bedouin Tribe in May of 2005. Marissa has expanded her repertoire with tribal skirt, tribal sword, and palm flames and is looking forward to adding tribal fan to that list.

Tammy began tribal classes with Severina in January of 2005 and fell in love with the emotion, creative expression and sense of community that came along with tribal style belly dance. She began dancing with the members of Zareen almost three years ago and just recently has become a member of Bedouin Tribe! Tammy has a passion for all things tribal and has branched out in her studies of the art to include, tribal skirt and sword, and has also dabbled in basket and palm flames. Calm under the ... read more