Persephone Dance Co. is an Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS) belly dance troupe rooted in American Tribal Style® (ATS®), as developed over 20 years by San Francisco based Carolena Nericcio, Director of FatChanceBellyDance®. Firmly grounded in ATS®, we draw upon the rich and varied vocabulary of many dance forms and our own special connection as sisters-in-dance to create the unique experience that is Persephone Dance Company.

Persephone Dance Company was formed in 2009 by Natalia Chang, Stefanie Kelly, Shawn Ryan, and Casey Cleve when their former Tribal Moon troupe director, Kathy Stahlman, moved to Oregon, taking the Tribal Moon name with her. Persephone Dance Co. was honored to have the talented drummer Ray Dowler of Masala Imports continue drumming for them. He has appeared regularly in performance with them throughout the years and will continue to do so as long as he is able. PCD loves Ray!