Angela Nations

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)

Performances have included, but are certainly not limited to: events (Camel Turkish Bazaar Club Parties), faires (King William Faire), festivals (Texas Renaissance Festival), parades, restaurants, birthday and other special parties (groups only), themed dinner parties, Persian and other weddings/ celebrations and workshops. Angela is available as a solo performer or with a small group (upon request).

Awards
Finalist in the Belly Dance Superstars South Central Competition: 2005

Performance Highlights
Club Belly Dance with the Belly Dance Superstars: Houston, TX October 2011
Guest Dancer For Sabaya’s Copa Show: Austin, TX September 2011
3rd Coast Tribal with Shunyata: Ft. Worth, TX January 2011
Samsung Corporate Event: Austin, TX December 2010
Art Outside with Vatra & Jesse Brede: Texas,  October 2010
Ya Halla Yall: Grapevine, TX August 2010
Austin Belly Dance Convention: Austin, TX June 2010
Visions by Artstrada: SXSW Austin, TX March 2010
Hemline Fashion Show: Kansas City, MO Oct. 2009
Art Outside: Texas Oct. 2009
3rd Coast Tribal Didgeridoo Solo w/Lauren Checcio- Ft. Worth, TX January 2009
Love or Die Halloween Show – Austin, TX October 2008
Guest Dancer For Sabaya’s Copa Show: Austin, TX April 2008
Kama Sutra Party w/Extus – Austin, TX April 2008
Art Outside – Austin, TX March 2008
Shunyata at TRF – Weekends in Oct-Nov. 2007
AJNA Desert Passion Show – Austin, TX October 5, 2007
AJNA w/Just Desserts – Austin, TX June 23, 2007
AJNA at Ruta Maya – Austin, TX May 19, 2007
AJNA w/Belahar – Earth Day Austin, TX April 21, 2007
AJNA Desert Passion Show – Austin, TX April 6, 2007
Desert Passion Show – Austin, TX February 16, 2007
AJNA at 3rd Coast Tribal – Ft. Worth, TX January 6, 2007
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 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 & Workshops Attended

3rd Coast Tribal – Ft. Worth, TX January 2011
Ya Halla Yall – Grapevine, TX August 2010
Suhaila Salimpour Level I Certification, Spring 2010
3rd Coast Tribal – Ft. Worth, TX January 2009
3rd Coast Tribal – Ft. Worth, TX January 2008
Rachel Brice & Zoe Jakes – Austin, TX September 2007
3rd Coast Tribal – Ft. Worth, TX January 2007
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
Karavan Dance Company – San Antonio , TX 1997-2005
American Tribal Style: Lori Friedman: Austin , TX 2005
Urban Gypsy Workshop – Karavan Studio, San Antonio – February 2005
Virginia , Desert Roses – Ya Halla, Dallas – August 2004
Amir Thaleb, Arabic Performer/Instructor – Ya Halla, Dallas 2004
Brazilian Dance Troup – TSU 1994
Jose Greco II, Flamenco – TSU 1993
Modern Dance: Georgina Morgan – San Antonio , TX 1999-2000 Modern/Jazz/Ballet/Improv: Modern Dance: Erick Hawkins Technique – Dance Minor from Texas State University 1990-1995 Jazz/Ballet/Tap: childhood dance classes & John Marshall and Tom Clark High School

Angela Nations is a professional Austin Bellydancer who performs nationwide. Performance styles include Egyptian, Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, ATS, ITS, and cabaret blended with modern dance and other dance forms.