An American creation which draws on the dances and costumes of a variety of cultures. The costumes and movement are ethnic and look as though it is an old traditional form. The music is usually ethnic but can be modern or even contemporary techno / trance.
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- Ariellah Aflalo Classically trained dancer exploring her Moroccan roots through tribal fusion. Performance dates, classes in California, projects and gallery.
- Amel Tafsout Dance anthropologist, story teller, singer, dancer and choreographer of North African Maghreb dance. Biography, performances, articles on Algerian dance and traditions, workshops, and North African music including a live track.
- FatChanceBellyDance Carolena Nericcio, the dancer credited with developing American Tribal Style (ATS), her troupe, and studio. History and reviews, classes, international performance and workshop schedules, merchandise.
- Asharah Modern tribal style dancer with experience in various forms of bellydance including Turkish Rom and Egyptian oriental. Classes in Washington DC, performances, and gallery.
- Narah Biography, schedules of classes, workshops and performances of dancer in West Virginia. Includes list of benefits, FAQ and research of bellydance, and video clips.
- Mahea Uchiyama Center For International Dance Features Mahea Uchiyama's studio in Berkeley, California.
- Tahya Instruction in dance, drumming and other creative/healing arts guiding participants to find the music that dances within us all. Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
- New Mexico: Farfesha Featuring Farfesha in Albuquerque, New Mexico at their new web site location. It includes three articles (how to wrap a turban, making tassels, and ethnic jewelry).
- Dancers of the Crescent Moon Troupe combining dances derived from Middle Eastern regions with lively staging and audience participation. Photo, upcoming events, and class information. San Francisco Bay area.
- Hipnosis American Tribal Style troupe based in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania area and offering classes, performances and henna. Events and class schedule.
- Zanbaka Tribal and folkloric styles dancer in Seattle, Washington. Lists schedules of performances, workshops, classes and special events. Includes biography, photo gallery and contact information.
- Mecca Studio and gallery located in Lexington, Kentucky. Offers multi-cultural drum and dance instruction. Home of Rakadu Gypsy Dance, a tribal-fusion bellydance company under the direction of sri TaraSita (Teresa Tomb).
- Mosaic Dance Pomegranate Productions and the New Mexico Dance Coalition present this global dance company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Offers performances, classes and workshops for every skill level.
- Banat Casablanca Tribal bellydance troupe in Macomb, Illinois. Includes class and performance schedules, biographies, photo gallery and contact information.
- Gypsy Fire Belly Dance Tribal fusion dance troupe and studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Includes biographies, classes, performances and photo and art galleries.
- Devyani Dance Company Megha Gavin, trained with FCBD, and now in official partnership with Carolena. Classes in Birmingham, Alabama, workshops in Tribal Pura, plus biographies, galleries and drum solo video clip.
- Tribe Badir Introduction to the tribe, Tribe Ankh student troupe, classes in San Jose, California, plus shop for dance shoes, gypsy cholis and Bedouin tents.
- Dalia Carella Instructor, performer, choreographer of a wider range of gypsy, sacred, Middle Eastern and fusion contemporary dance. Offers classes, performances, videos and CDs. New York.
- Dancers of the Mystic Sun Professional troupe combining Middle Eastern and African dance movements, rhythms and non-traditional costuming. Awards and gallery, details of classes in Sacramento and Folsom, California.
- Urban Gypsy Professional troupe from Houston, Texas, performing a blend of Egyptian, North African and Indian dance. Shows, workshops, classes, Gypsy Sisters student troupe, photographs and video clips.
- Gypsy Dance Theatre Incorporating music, song, dance, and humorous theatre pieces, their shows include influences from many of the world's diverse ethnic cultures. Houston, Texas.
- Maja Born in Cairo with Russian, Romanian, French–Jewish–Algerian roots, her dance blends several cultures. Teacher, performer, sponsor and director of the Gypsy Tribe troupe. Biography, philosophy, performances and contact details. Florida.
- Read My Hips Featuring the dance company from Chicago, Illinois, which specializes in American Tribal belly dancing. Articles include "Learn From Our Mistakes".
- Tribe Nawaar Tribal classes and marketplace, based in Boulder, Colorado.
- Solimeno Janice Solimeno, former member of Ultra Gypsy and co-founder of The Indigo. Classes in California, workshops, performances, bookings and biography.
- Indirani Tribal Dance Troupe Indirani is a tribal fusion belly dance and fire dance troupe located in San Diego, California.
- Khafif Music and Dance Tribal-style belly dance company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Classes, performances, dancers, gallery and video clips.
- Mandara World fusion belly dance ensemble based in southwest Virginia. Biographies, performances, classes and workshops.
- Anaar A practicing witch in the Feri Tradition, Anaar brings to her performances dark lore and ritual, focusing on sensual ecstasy and expressionistic storytelling. Slide show, events and press.
- Belly Craft Founded by Alicia Sparaco and performing a fusion of gothic industrial with tribal. Details of the dancers, classes, and performances, plus video clips. Florida based.
- Troupe Shuvani American Tribal Style belly dance troupe in San Diego, California. Includes biographies, photo gallery and contact information.
- Moria Tribal fusion dancer from Bellydance Superstars. Offers performances and workshops throughout the North America, Europe and further afield.
- Rose Harden Ultra Gypsy dancer, teacher, and performer based in San Francisco. Biography, performances, workshops and details of signature design, Rosehips, small skirts for wearing over Melodias.
- Tribal Odyssey Anthea, an ATS and Raks Sharki teacher and dancer from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Background, syllabus and classes
- Desert Rain Performing a fusion of American Tribal Style belly dance with ethnic influences. Classes in Boulder, Colorado, including teen classes, dress up days, and private or shared tuition. Performances, haflas, workshops, articles and costuming.
- Unmata Fusion troupe based in Sacramento, known for high energy, extreme choreography and inventive movement. Classes, workshops, tribe.
- Kami Liddle Solo dancer who guests with the Indigo. San Diego based classes when not touring, includes details of international workshops and performance schedules.
- Anaya Tribal Professional company based in Phoenix, Arizona who perform improvisational ATS and experimental fusion. Includes classes and workshops, videos, and costuming sales.
- Anaya Belly Dance Dance company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Includes class and performance information, testimonials, shopping and photo gallery.
- Zafira Dance World fusion with a Egyptian and Turkish style base. Tribe members, classes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, plus workshops, gallery, calendar and news.
- Deep Roots Dance Seattle, Washington Tribal instructors, workshops, events, and vendors.