Kalash Tribal are a group of lively women based in Devon with a real energy and passion for American Tribal Style belly dance. They dance, teach workshops and perform all over the UK and they’re a FatChanceBellyDance Sister Studio. I was mesmerised by their costumes, hair and make up, with its influences from Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Some of their jewelry comes from the North African Berber and Tuareg tribes – how could I not love it? Clothes are in earthy colours, very full skirts, hip scarfs and tops embroidered and adorned with coins. Their hair is lavishly styled and drawn high to give a clear view of the gestures the dancers make. Make up is bold with the most amazing eyes.
I chatted to two of these fabulous women but to my chagrin, missed most of their performance. Here are some photos I just had to share with you. Click to see a larger view.
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Wow, great photos of some really beautiful women. The costumes are so intricate it must take hours to get ready, I’ve been looking at the tiny details for ages. They look so poised and confident, it’s lovely to see.
They were really lovely and very happy to talk about what they do!
soon you’ll do like them?
I wish Frizz, I’d need to be a lot fitter than I am!
Such beautiful and exotic women, Gilly. I love the lavish headdresses. Pity you missed most of the dancing.
Yes it was pouring with rain and everyone came into the craft tent so I was really busy!
I guess I’m not too far from you at the moment. 🙂
Tolle Fotos von wirklich schönen Frauen und so schöne Trachten und Kopf schmuck ganz toll ich wünsche dir ein gutes und schönes weekend liebe Grüße von mir Gislinde
Wow! Great shots Gilly and I just the headbands and jewellery hon. Stunning! Thanks for sharing sweetness. 😀 *hugs*
Oh dear, I am typing too fast again. I meant I just LOVE the headbands and jewellery… 😀
Stunning pics. Can you find out where they are next time? I bet it would be worth a visit.
They have a website. They are called Kalash.
how exotic and fabulous! your photos are brilliant gilly, the details of hair, face and jewellery just wonderful …. we just have to imagine the music that might accompany these glamorous dancers!
Gorgeous, and such fun to get dressed up like that. Are you going to take up belly-dancing, Gilly?
Where do I sign up? I love all the jingly jewelry an and my belly will be in good company.
Wow! Amazing costumes, jewellery and hair – and what a great way to keep fit!!
Stunning pictures. Really stunning. Sorry you missed the performance – but WOW, just the costumes are a show! 🙂
Wow, I did not realize these are considered American. But what is truly “American” anyway? America is very young compared to England. It’s a land of immigrants and has so much diversity, reflective of the evolution of any country and also the times when globalization has been facilitated by easy travel and the Internet.
Thanks, Gilly!
What beautiful costumes!!
You’d definitely look good on that costume. 😉 …. and I’m with belly-dancing too. 😀
So exotic.
Fabulous pictures! If you want to see more of us dance take a look at our new video http://vimeo.com/72008990
Details about classes here -> http://www.kalash-tribal.co.uk
Looking forward to dancing with you.