Passionate about dancing and performing, Angela Nations is a professional bellydancer with over 18 years of formal dance training. She studied the Erick Hawkins Modern Dance technique at Texas State University, in addition to jazz and ballet. She has over 8 years Middle Eastern dance experience in the American Cabaret style, having studied under the direction of Karen Barbee-Adkisson. Angela is currently an instructor, choreographer, and performer in Austin, TX dancing ATS (American Tribal Style), Tribal Fusion and Cabaret style. Her expressive and fluid style, layered upon precise, controlled movements is a blend of various dance techniques combined with a dynamic presence that captivates and entertains.

The Ajna Project: Angela Nations, Lori Friedman, Jessica Hildrith
ATS with a dramatic flair - performing now in Austin.
Visit our site: ajnaproject.com

Performances have included, but are certainly not limited to: events (Camel Turkish Bazaar Club Parties), with musicians (Govinda, Extus), faires (King William Faire), festivals (Texas Renaissance Festival), parades, restaurants, birthday and other special parties (groups only-no bachelor parties), themed dinner parties, Persian and other weddings/ celebrations and workshops. Angela is available as a solo performer or with a small group (upon request).

Instruction Offered
American Tribal Style (ATS)
Tuesdays at 7:30pm at Lucila’s Dance studio. E-mail for details.
Beginning Bellydance - Fitness Fusion
Tuesdays at 6:15pm at Lucila’s Dance studio. E-mail for details.
Tribal Workshops I & II: w/Lori Friedman of Mountain Gypsy: Austin, TX - May 7 & June 4, 2006
Tribal Fusion Classes: Special dates in San Antonio.
Intermediate Drillz and Choreography Classes: Karavan Dance Studio: 1998-2006
Workshop - A Modern Approach to Bellydance: San Antonio, TX February 2004

Dance Review
Angela was very intense, powerful and flowed with the grace of the universe in her solo. Rachel Brice, eat your heart out. I think June said it all when she said (she was MC) “I dance like (Angela) in my dreams…” Angela fused yoga, Eastern Indian poses, mudras, fusion tribal, ATS and cabaret into something so moving I forgot to breathe. Her eye contact was like an electric magnetic force. She really channeled the warrior/Maiden/ goddess/priestess.
Her costuming was perfection in that it showed off her moves without getting into her way. The colors were glorious and her hair lit up like a smoldering fire under the lights. I’d say I could have watched her all night except I don’t think I can hold my breath that long!
She said something to me after the show that really inspired me. I can’t remember exactly what the wording was but the meaning I took away with me was that we all have something to give and receive from this dance. We are all at different levels and each level has it’s challenges and it’s gifts (I’m betting they are usually one and the same when all is said and done). -Andrea Wagnon (ATS Yahoo Group Moderator)

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Awards
Finalist in the Bellydance Superstars South Central Competition: 2005

Performance Highlights
Exstus: Ruta Maya - Austin, TX - April 8, 2006
Art Outside w/Govinda: Enchanted Forest - Austin, TX - March 24, 2006
St. Patrick’s Day w/Govinda: Enchanted Forest - Austin, TX - March 17, 2006
512 Magazine Tainted Love Party: Cuba Libre in Austin, TX February 14, 2006
Performance with Exstus: Ruta Maya on S. Congress in Austin, TX January 27 2006
Ya Halla Ya’ll 2005 - Grapevine, TX with Karavan Dance Company
Arabic Nightclub - Houston, TX: New Year’s Eve 2005
Ya Halla Ya’ll 2004 - Grapevine, TX with Karavan Dance Company
Rekonnect: presented by the Karavan Dance Company: San Antonio, TX June 2003
The Sands Nightclub - Houston, TX: Guest Appearances in ‘03 & ‘04
Camel Turkish Bazaar: At nightclubs and concerts 2002-2003
Konnect: presented by the Karavan Dance Company: San Antonio, TX June 2002

Training
Karavan Dance Company - San Antonio , TX 1997-Present
American Tribal Style: Lori Friedman: Austin , TX 2005
Modern Dance: Georgina Morgan - San Antonio , TX 1999-2000 Modern/Jazz/Ballet/Improv: Modern Dance: Erick Hawkins Technique - Dance Minor from Texas State University 1995
Jazz/Ballet/Tap: childhood dance classes & John Marshall and Tom Clark High School

Workshops Attended
Jean-Claude, African Dance - San Antonio, TX March 2006
Sharon Kihara, The Indigo - 3rd Coast Tribal, Dallas/Ft. Worth 2006
Cammi Vance - 3rd Coast Tribal, Dallas/Ft. Worth - January 2006
Cassandra - Ya Halla, Dallas - August 2005
Virginia , Desert Roses - Ya Halla, Dallas - August 2004
Urban Gypsy Workshop - Karavan Studio, San Antonio - February 2005
Amir Thaleb, Arabic Performer/Instructor - Ya Halla, Dallas 2004
Brazilian Dance Troup - TSU 1994
Jose Greco II, Flamenco - TSU 1993