ITS (Improvisational Tribal Style) is a modern American style of Belly Dance originally created by Carolena Nericcio Director of Fat Chance Belly Dance out of San Francisco CA. Tribal Style is generally performed in a group. This Dance Style uses folkloric elements from the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India. Though it is a modern Dance Style, the feeling is ancient and connected, with it's vibrant costuming, music, movements and interaction between the dancers. The focus is on the group …

… • A Ragtime Extravaganza featuring San Diego’s Heliotrope Ragtime Orchestra and vintage dancers in costume. • “JazzSea Jams” led by cornetist Dick Williams offers an opportunity for musically-inclined festival patrons to jam with an organized band. • Guest artist Chloe Feoranzo (clarinet and sax) will appear with various bands throughout the Festival. • Performances during the weekend by San Diego-based Dixieland, traditional jazz and banjo bands. …

Belly Dancers, anyone interested in learning, sharing the Middle Eastern dance, culture, music and cuisine This group will have meetings, questions and answers, discussions, sharing information about belly dancing. This meetup group is organized and administered by Dilek, Turkish Delight She teaches weekly classes at her home studio, Dilek Oryantal Dance studio in El Cajon, CA www.turkishdancer.com   She is also co-director and co-founder of the Multi Award Winning San Diego's premier perf …