Tribal superstar: Zoe Jakes

This is Zoe from the bellydance superstars performing at Tribal Fest 2007

I decided to write about this superstar because her style reminds me of my dance partner Sahazha. Check out the clip:



I don't know about you but I felt like the first thing I noticed about this dancer in this clip is her over sized flowers. They look completely cool and exotic but also gives her a mystical feel. I love the way she begins her piece, she's so calm and still. That's a great way to get your audience really excited ;-)

Zoe has the most amazing body control and isolation's, she is dangerous and you have to love her for it! She seems almost haunted by the music as if she's in a wicked spell which is really mind blowing.

As the music picks up her movements become much more alive and electric. The way she positions her shoulders, rotates her chest, slides her head and keeps that still facial expression is what reminds of my girl Sahazha. If you seen my dance partner perform you know what I'm talking about.

There are a few clips of Zoe on Youtube but I liked this one the most for some reason.