Gothic belly dance, also named and separated in substyles as Gothic fusion belly dance, dark fusion belly dance and Gothic tribal fusion, is a recently founded dance art movement, distilled from the influences of Middle Eastern dance, tribal fusion, goth subculture and neopaganism. Originating in the United States in the 1990s, it has spread to be practiced by amateur and professional dancers around the world, and it is growing with the spread of tribal belly dance formats.
Tempest, Gothic belly dance performer/instructor, USA
The cover of Gothic Bellydance DVD, 2006, World Dance New York, featuring Tempest and Ariellah Aflalo
The cover of Gothic Bellydance - Revelations DVD, 2007, World Dance New York, featuring Blanca and Jeniviva
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a modern Western form of belly dance that was created by fusing American Tribal Style belly dance and American Cabaret belly dance. Artists frequently incorporate elements from Popping, Hip Hop, 'Egyptian' or 'Cabaret' belly dance, as well as movement principles from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Kathak, Odissi, and other folkloric and classical dance styles.
Rachel Brice
Balkys, a dancer performing in France
Zoe Jakes performing to Beats Antique