Alison is one of the first Tribal Fusion Bellydance teachers in Johannesburg. Alibelly Tribal opened its doors in January 2008 welcoming fledgling dancers of all ages and persuasions from those wanting to learn the darkly dramatic tribal style to those wanting time out away from the stresses of work and home.

Drawing from her 9 years in the bellydance world as a student dancer, costume designer and teacher Alison teaches with dedication, patience and passion. Alison has her beginners teachers certificate from Jewels of the Nile and has been a student of Candida di Gandomenico and Astrid Lewis. She has taken workshops locally with Cape Towns Soma The fusion Bellydance Company, Akasha and Ajsa Samia and with International teachers - Laura Montieth from Scotland, Former Bellydance Superstar Sherri Wheatley and Bellydance Superstar Sharon Kihara.

Alison discovered Tribal Fusion style bellydance in 2006 and was mesmerised by this precise, controlled modern form of bellydance. Since then she has poured herself into learning everything she can about this ever evolving style.

Alibelly differs from other bellydance schools in that they are not a commercial studio, preferring to exhibit their dance as an art.

Alibelly students are dedicated to sharing this art form with their community and creating a core group of like minded dancers.  We dance for the joy of it, the fun of connecting the dots between technique, musicality, each other and the audience.  We embrace team work and personal growth.

"This dance has seen me through some of the best of times and the worst of times in my life.  I dance and teach simply because it brings me the greatest joy!" - Alison