The Tribal MassiveTM is a family affair. Tori and Yaniv
Halfon, are the Mom and Pop of this event. Tori herself is a
dancer, and her husband Yaniv is a respected photographer
who documents the evening stage shows. These two are total
love bugs. They make each participant feel included in their
MASSIVE “family”. Almost anything you may need during
your stay has been anticipated, and pre-arranged for you.
THE SHOWS
THE
TRIBAL
MASSIVETM
BELLYDANCE
SHOWCASE was held at the famous Plaza Casino theater,
and featured performers from Brazil, England, South
Africa, Japan, Korea, Costa Rica, Argentina, Nova Scotia,
Switzerland, China, Slovakia, and across the Americas.
Kash Athanatos of South Africa delivered my favorite
performance of the evening. Her dance was liquid gold.
Her music included the song “Torn” a lyrical violin piece by
Nathan Lanier, and a traditional folk anthem by Mandoza,
an iconic South African Kwaito musician. While winning
the audience with her sultry eyes, sweet smile, and elegant
costuming, Kash fused stylistic dance elements from ATS,
tribal fusion, and classic belly dance. She even threw in
traditional folkloric footwork called “pantsula,” which
according to Kash is often perf