Domba

Domba! High-energy Tribal Fusion Dance and Music troupe from Arizona. Heidi Alexander The first instructor of Tribal Style Bellydance in the Phoenix area, Heidi Alexander has been teaching, performing and training dancers in the art of Bellydance since 1990. Her unique style combines elements of American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Cabaret and African dance, creating a high-energy blend of Bellydance that exudes pure joy. Heidi has studied with and been inspired by such names as Gypsy Caravan, FatChanceBellyDance, Zafira, Urban Tribal, Unmata and so many others. Embodying the grace of the serpent, Heidi is known for her community spirit and originality in props and style. Highly sought-after as an instructor and performer, Heidi has been sponsored for workshops all over the United States, including Rakkasah, TribalFest, TribalQuest NorthWest, Spirit of the Tribes and more. Internationally, she has brought her unique style of Tribal Bellydance to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan and Spain. Her troupe Domba! was awarded the prestigious "Troupe of the Year" Award from Zaghareet Magazine in 2006. Flowing right alongside the dance,are Heidi's Tribal Style Costumes inspired by the earthy elements of Renaissance Faires and Tribal Dance. Heidi began her Tribal Costume career at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, with her dance partner and fellow costume designer, Jennifer Giacomelli (Jenabah of Tree of Life Studio in Chelsea, Michigan). Jennifer passed the costume business on to Diane Loos in 2008 and Diane and Heidi continue to expand the Domba Costume line into Renaissance Faires and Festivals throughout the United States. Based in Tempe, Arizona, Heidi opened the Valley's first Tribal Bellydance Studio in 2002, featuring top-notch instructors and performers, and creating a tight-knit community of dancers. This community aspect of the dance continues to evolve and grow among the local performers and musicians, creating a legacy of a support and working together to further the love of the dance. Domba! and Arizona are internationally recognized as creating one of the most loving and connected communities in Tribal Bellydance. The vision lives on at Plaza de Anaya, in Tempe, Arizona. Kimberly Hewitt and Tiffany Hamby of Anaya Tribal Bellydance have transformed the original Domba Studio into the next level of evolution, with sought-after instructors from all over the US, workshops, dance parties and more! Be sure to check out Plaza de Anaya when you're in the area, or visit their web-site at www.plazadeanaya.com Heidi resides in Tempe, AZ, raising three lovely daughters.