TribalCon brings belly dancers to Decatur

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Belly dancing event in Dectaur

Teejei Brigham (front) and the Awalim Tribal Dance Co. dance with candles atop their heads during a rehearsal. The troupe will perform this weekend at TribalCon, a weekend of belly dancing workshops and performances in Decatur.

Troupe members (from left) Zi'ah McKinney-Taylor, Teejei Brigham, Syka Hall and Katya Sisson rehearse their routine. Besides dance, TribalCon offers yoga, drumming and other music, and even dancer's anatomy.

McKinney-Taylor and Brigham dance in a Virginia-Highlands studio. TribalCon attracts dancers from around the country.

Flowing cotton skirts and harem pants are often part of the costume.

Sisson demonstrates tribal moves. To reflect personal style, dancers accessorize their costumes with jewelry, belts and items from around the world.

Brigham adorns her hair with flowers, jewelry and other decorations.

Dancers Sisson, Hall, Brigham and McKinney-Taylor

Brigham keeps the fires burning as she moves.

McKinney-Taylor shimmies during the rehearsal.

McKinney-Taylor dances with members of the Awalim troupe.

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Teejei Brigham (front) and the Awalim Tribal Dance Co. dance with candles atop their heads during a rehearsal. The troupe will perform this weekend at TribalCon, a weekend of belly dancing workshops and performances in Decatur.

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