American Tribal Style Belly Dance (also known as ATS) is a modern style of belly dance is currently known as FCBD style, created by director, . The primary defining characteristic of American Tribal Style Belly Dance is group improvisation. Tribal is generally performed in a group, often at community events such as festivals and parades, with tribal dancers typically favoring a look provided by wide-legged pants gathered at the ankles (also known as pantaloons), tops known as cholis and full skirts.