Welcome to the Central Texas Bellydance Association!

The Central Texas Bellydance Association is devoted to the variety of dance art forms collectively called belly dance. We hold classes throughout Killeen, Temple, and Harker Heights. We sponsor workshops and perform at various events throughout Central Texas.

Interested in taking a belly dance class? No prior experience, skill, or particular fitness level is required to join in on the fun! Interested in performing for an audience? We invite our members to attend upcoming events to perform, including our annual spring and fall showcases. Interested in having a troupe or soloist perform at your next event? Please contact us!

We are a close knit family of dancers from all backgrounds, including military servicemembers and veterans, supporting one another in their dance through life.

Upcoming workshops on 13 May 2023! See our upcoming event page for details!

CTBA Affiliated Belly Dance Troupes and Soloists

 

Flora Germanica

A long, long time ago, in a far away land, two little flowers grew up in different towns and never met. It was not until some years ago that they found each other in a belly dance class and discovered their mutual passion for a dance style called Fat Chance Belly Dance, formerly known as American Tribal Style (ATS).

This is a modern belly dance style that found its start in California and was inspired by folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India. This is an improvisational style, with the lead dancer using subtle cues that lets the other dancer know the next move.

To spice things up, Edna and Sabine occasionally like to add some props. You have seen them dancing with baskets, veils, tambourines and their swords. Together, they are Flora Germanica!!!

Triskele

What brought them together? Their love of the dance, of course! It all started when the duet Flora Germanica, Edna and Sabine, decided to collaborate with the soloist Malika. They discovered that they really enjoyed working together and Triskele was born.

Their inspiration usually starts with a song, followed by many hours of practice. It is this practicing of the dance, the swaying of the skirts, the challenge of balancing their swords, the working together, that brings them so much joy.

Triskele follows the Fat Chance Belly Dance style, formerly known as American Tribal Style (ATS), which is a modern belly dance style that was inspired by folkloric dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India. This is an improvisational style, with the lead dancer using subtle cues that lets the other dancers know what moves follow next.

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