One of the most beloved Tribal-style performers and teachers ever for her unique aesthetic. Often emulated for her sinuous, slow, controlled movements. She’s considered an innovator, but as anyone who has ever met her knows, she always gives credit to the dancers and teachers who inspired her. She never takes credit for other dancers’ genius. Her roots and current influences include Jamila & Suhaila Salimpour, Fifi Abdou, Carolena Nericcio (ATS), Jill Parker, and Mardi Love.
Rachel was a cabaret-style dancer for many years. Rachel is always aspiring to expand her knowledge in belly dance and also other areas of study that overlap and enhance belly dance. For example, yoga, pilates, improvisational techniques, and dance history. Rachel has a degree in Dance Ethnology. She is the founder of The Indigo Belly Dance Company, which toured for 5 years with the Bellydance Superstars. She is also a certified teacher of Viniyoga, which helps keep one healthy to be able to belly dance. Our lower backs can take a beating in life, especially if we sit too much in front of electronic devices.
She is now immersed in her Datura Style; in her own studio in Portland, with online courses, and by teaching workshops and performing at festivals. She emphasizes dance vocabulary with lots of improvisation and musical interpretation. She believes with study and practice anyone can become a wonderful dancer with their own unique style.
I have had the pleasure of attending several of Rachel’s retreats in Costa Rica over the years. What magnificent experiences! If you ever have a chance to go to one of her retreats or workshops, please do. She is a fantastic teacher as well as having a warm presence and a sense of humor.
Rachel Brice is a prominent American belly dancer, choreographer, and instructor who has gained worldwide recognition for her unique fusion style of belly dance. She was born in 1972 in California and began studying belly dance in the late 1990s.
Brice is known for her distinctive style, which combines traditional belly dance movements with elements of contemporary dance, yoga, and tribal fusion. She has performed with various dance companies, including the Bellydance Superstars and her own troupe, the Datura Dance Company.
In addition to her work as a performer, Brice is also a highly respected instructor and has developed a number of instructional DVDs and online courses focused on belly dance technique, improvisation, and choreography. She has taught workshops and performed at festivals and events around the world, including Costa Rica, and has been instrumental in shaping the modern belly dance community.
Overall, Rachel Brice is widely considered to be one of the most influential and innovative figures in the world of belly dance, and her contributions have helped to elevate the art form to new heights of popularity and recognition.
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Rachel focuses on yoga, technique, drills, and choreography for a dancer to develop effortless, articulated, strong, expressive, clean, isolated, and relaxed movements through muscle memory.
Whisper Hungarian in My Ear (San Cantrell) by the Toids from the album Ruupert Dances in Fins, on Odd Shaped Case (Used for Choreography 2)
Kozarica Kolo from the album Vranjski San: Vranje Dream, by Brass Menazeri, (Used for Choreography 1)
Balad by Helm from Tribal Dance - Tribal Drums
Frame Drum by Helm from Tribal Dance - Tribal Drums
Maqsoum by Helm from Tribal Dance - Tribal Drums
Masmoudi by Helm from Tribal Dance - Tribal Drums