The Fab 4
OUR MISSION
The Bozeman Belly Dance Collective is the collaborative effort of four belly dance instructors/dancers to build a creative and supportive community through our shared love of dance.
We each specialize in a different genre of Belly Dance, individually bringing decades of study with masters from around the world, countless performances of all types, have formed and led troupes and served as instructors for students across the country. Through the years, we each have continued to be inspired by enchanting music, expressive movement, the explorative nature of the dance, and the incredible people drawn to Belly Dance. We are so happy to have found each other, and delighted to share our love of the dance with you!
The Fab 4
Deenya Aliste
FatChanceBellyDance ® Style
Cold Smoke Tribal
Deenya Aliste has been dancing most of her life, exploring different styles of dance from modern to ballet to tap. She discovered FatChanceBellyDance ® style (formerly known as American Tribal Style®) over 10 years ago. Attracted by the earthy folkloric style of dance and strong community, she has been studying, teaching and performing extensively since.
Deenya Aliste dances Classic tribal belly dance and tribal belly dance with Skirt, Sword, Fans, and Basket. She earned her General Skills certification from creator and master teacher Carolena Nericcio in 2013. She completed her Teacher Training certification and was granted Partner Studio status in 2014. She earned re-certification through the FCBD Partner Studio Continuing Education program from 2014-2020. As a perpetual student, she continues her studies with Carolena and other master teachers.
Bringing her philosophy – Move. Play. Connect. – to life, Deenya Aliste teaches regular belly dance classes in Bozeman.
Facebook: Cold Smoke Tribal
Instagram: cold_smoke_tribal
Website: www.coldsmoketribal.com
Tamara Knappenebrger
American Cabaret
Deenya Aliste has been dancing most of her life, exploring different styles of dance from modern to ballet to tap. She discovered FatChanceBellyDance ® style (formerly known as American Tribal Style®) over 10 years ago. Attracted by the earthy folkloric style of dance and strong community, she has been studying, teaching and performing extensively since.
Deenya Aliste dances Classic tribal belly dance and tribal belly dance with Skirt, Sword, Fans, and Basket. She earned her General Skills certification from creator and master teacher Carolena Nericcio in 2013. She completed her Teacher Training certification and was granted Partner Studio status in 2014. She earned re-certification through the FCBD Partner Studio Continuing Education program from 2014-2020. As a perpetual student, she continues her studies with Carolena and other master teachers.
Bringing her philosophy – Move. Play. Connect. – to life, Deenya Aliste teaches regular belly dance classes in Bozeman.
Facebook: Tamara Knappenberger
Instagram: Tamara Knappenberger
Website: www.tamaraknappenberger.com