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Tribal Vision: A celebration of life through tribal belly dance
by
Paulette Rees-Denis (Goodreads Author)
Tribal Vision is an inspired, insightful, and important account of the origins of Tribal Belly Dance and the author's personal journey through this brilliant and artistic community. Part of this dance movement from the beginning, Paulette Rees-Denis shares her vision of its past, present, and future. This is a deeply satisfying book for experienced dancers as well as new o...more
Paperback, 152 pages
Published
June 10th 2008
by Cultivator Press
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A beautifully written and picture filled history of Paulette Rees Denis, director of Gypsy Caravan dance company of Portland, Oregon, as she studied with American Tribal Style belly dance's creatrix, Carolena Nerricio and came to be one of leaders in ATS. A GREAT and rare book on the subject of ATS. beautiful!
I really enjoyed reading this personal account of the experiences surrounding the development of tribal bellydance. Paulette's vision is sincere, and her attitude towards dance is heartwarming. The photographs were absolutely stunning. This book left me wanting more! More thoughts from Paulette about dance, what she teaches, her community... everything! I look forward to more writings from Paulette and hope to have the chance to dance with her someday myself!
First of all, I really enjoyed the many pictures scattered throughout this book. It was very well-written, and the pictures made the content seem all the more real. The author really knows what she is talking about. I also enjoyed how this book was able to allow me to understand belly dancing on a different level than what society drills into our heads about it. I can appreciate how the author talks about belly dancing from a personal and cultural level. Not just a how-to book, it also goes...more
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This is a great book to read. There are amazing pictures and the words paint their own pictures. I was curious about belly dance before but this book just strengthened the interest.
Beside the point that it gives beautiful images of the subject, it shows how wonderful women are and how our bodies are beautiful. It makes one know they are attractive in their body and are not alone in their doubts about that. This is a wonderful book that I will keep forever and reread over and over.
Beside the point that it gives beautiful images of the subject, it shows how wonderful women are and how our bodies are beautiful. It makes one know they are attractive in their body and are not alone in their doubts about that. This is a wonderful book that I will keep forever and reread over and over.
A beautiful pictorial work detailing the history of the troupe Caravan from Portland, OR. Their dance studio is only 4 blocks from my sister’s home! If you like to dance and dress up this books is for you! Couldn't figure out why one would choose the tribal style--after reading this book, I know.
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I didn't really read this book, so I can't comment on the writing itself. I fall well outside of the target audience. I did, however, design both the interior and cover for the book. I think the books looks great, even if I say so myself.
Tribal Vision is a great book for summing up a brief history of Tribal Bellydance and drawing readers into the love of the dance. After editing this book, bellydance lessons have been undoubtedly on the top of my list of things to do!
i loved this book...the first time i read it, i read it straight through, it was so interesting!
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Paulette Rees-Denis has been a local and international cutting edge dance force since 1991, with her innovative and inspiring style of dance-Tribal Belly Dance. Based in Portland, Oregon, Paulette teaches and performs at home and around the globe, while directing her performance dance and music group, Gypsy Caravan Dance Company; managing her world dance studio, Caravan Studio. She produced Tribal...more
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