Tribal Ford Feedback

Comments on classes by UK teachers:

On Heike Humphreys:  Heike was incredibly patient with complete novices and very generous of spirit.  Meeting her has opened the world of ATS to me!

On Dawn O'Brien:  'Fabulous class – what can I say?  Absolute novice to sword, balanced in under an hour.  Well impressed, can’t wait to try my own sword.  New veil techniques too.'  'Can’t believe how much we did – friendly, individual checking and help, confidence building and encouragement '

On Wendy Marlatt:  'Excellent!  She is a very thorough teacher and we got an excellent insight into tribal performance preparation'

On Dierdre MacDonald:  'Very soothing and relaxing and not too threatening for a tribal novice! Lovely teacher.'

On Sylvia Zalas:  'Very energetic and great fun – please invite her again - this class was the highlight of my weekend.  I went on to do every class with her'

On Angela Noble:  Tassle making class:  'Great ideas for customising outfits with tassels even using mop heads!!'  'Excellent class, loads of ideas, can’t wait to go home and start making them.'  'Really enjoyed this as I specifically wanted to learn how to make tassels and headgear'

On our Guest teachers from the US, Domba

Heidi / Jazilla  Our feature teacher from the Domba troupe.

'Although this was after lunch, Heidi was great.  She started with slow moves so we could digest lunch then went on to faster, harder moves – excellent'.  'Having 2 instructors really helped, practising in group very helpful'  'Great stuff.  Loads of new moves and combinations'  'So graceful and feminine and new'  'A lot of fun and learnt a lot – very well taught, her enthusiasm is catching'.

Sam  Specialises in Bangra style, part of Domba.

'What can I say, this was the best class of the week. Amazing'  'Good fun, slow stretches followed by different Bangra steps – fast and furious'  'Excellent dance class, teachers superb – had lots of fun and learnt brilliant dance.'

Haven, part of the Domba troupe.

'Picked up a good idea for teaching undulations'.  'Excellent standard – good breakdown of moves'.  'Good ‘precision’ teaching for safety and style.  Taught at a number of levels for you to find your ‘place’ with each movement/technique'.  'Superb teaching style, great fun and relaxingly smoulderly.'

Over-all comments for the weekend:

'Such a fabulous weekend - how an earth are you going to follow that next year?'  Kay's response - We will find a way!

'The performance by Domba on the evening was spell binding - I particularly loved the sword routine - so different and mesmerising.'

'The venue is absolutely fabulous.  The food was generally very good and the whole weekend had a really good vibe!  A great atmosphere.   I will be back.'