about us

Laurie

In 2003, Laurie discovered ATS®. Bellydancing since 1999, she has danced with several dance companies, including Subee Djinn & Gulistan Dance Theater. Laurie’s been teaching improvisational tribal since 2005. She became FatChanceBellyDance® ATS® certified in 2007 and teacher certified in 2008.

Sumitra

In 2004, Sumitra began bellydancing. She studied with Gypsy Phillips in the Boston area. She soon turned to tribal style/fusion as a member of both the Velvet Moon Gypsies and Primal Redemption during her time on the East Coast. In 2006, she moved to Los Angeles and discovered ATS®.