Mindy Haworth

Mindy is the founder and original director of Samadhi American Tribal Style Belly Dance located in Jacksonville, FL. She started teaching and performing ATS in 2003. Mindy labored to create a niche in Jacksonville for ATS and offered a place for women to dance and celebrate together while embracing the message of improvisation and teamwork. Mindy believes inherently in the general tribal philosophy which is founded on the strength of women and that dance is community based and interpretive within a set series of movements. American Tribal Style (ATS) was originated on the West coast by Carolena Nericcio, of Fat Chance Belly Dance. In the Fat Chance style of group improvisational choreography one dancer leads a series of dance movements while her fellow dancers follow. The lead dancer changes throughout the dance. Mindy recently relocated to our area and will be teaching a pure ATS beginner class on Monday nights from 7:30-8:45. Thanks for being a part of Moon Haven, Mindy!