ANIMA SHADOWS
VOCABULARY OF MOVEMENT & SOUL
A movement language.
A ritual.
A dance born from soul and shadow.
You don’t have to train for years
to dance with meaning.
You just have to feel it.
AnimA Shadows will show you how.
ABOUT STYLE
AnimA Shadows was first born in 2018 — not as a strict technique,
but as a living language of dance.
A way to move freely, deeply, and honestly, anywhere, anytime —
to the music that speaks to us,
with students who feel more than they follow.
Rooted in Tribal Fusion and FCBD®/ATS foundations,
AnimA Shadows grew from improvisation and intuition,
but over time became a method — a system of movement,
shaped by intention, refined through feeling.
The core has always remained the same:
to dance not from memory, but from soul.
THE NAME IS NO ACCIDENT
➤ AnimA — the soul, the breath of what is unseen.
The irrational, intuitive part of us that cannot be explained — only felt.
➤ Shadow — what the light reveals through contrast.
A form, a truth cast by presence.
Without body, no shadow. Without soul, no dance.
Thus, AnimA Shadows became a vocabulary.
Not just a set of moves — a mirror between light and dark,
technique and intuition, discipline and freedom.
Today, the vocabulary includes nearly 50 distinct combinations,
organized into three interconnected tiers
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The first level is explored in the Enigmatic Fusion course —
accessible, structured, but already rich with expression. -
The second, more advanced tier is revealed through Shadow of Soul —
deeper, more intricate, designed for dancers ready to embody intensity, nuance, and silence. -
The third Dark Fairytale course — is about creating your unique performance.
Over 100 dancers around the world now know and use these combinations —
in group work, in solo improvisation, and on stages across the globe.
Because of this shared language,
we can meet — strangers, yet familiar —
and dance together without speaking a word.
ARE YOU READY TO DANCE YOUR SHADOW?
If you feel the call — start with Enigmatic Fusion.
Or join Shadow of Soul to go deeper.
And if you are ready to share your uniqueness with this world - welcome to Dark Fairytale.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
✨ Deep emotional work
✨ Unique, signature moves
✨ Mystical aesthetics
✨ Clear structure for growth
✨In-person & Online classes
✨Global community
MY STUDENTS SAY ABOUT CLASSES WITH ME:
Ale B (SK)
I highly recommend Ethel AnimA, she is a great and patient tracher. Along with her assistant they provide great support for her students during the course. Her style is unique and suitable for dancers with darker soul, looking to learn how to create a fantasy on the stage.
Silke L (DE)
💫 I love the way you talk to us - very kind but clear 🖤
💫 your class is structured extremly well 😍
💫 your recordings are very good for learning - can't wait to learn more
Karina E. (ES)
🖤 I’m grateful to have taken this decision to do the online course with you Ethel.
I appreciate you and I love the way you teach. Also, I think your style could match with mine.
Jagoda K. (PL)
✨️ I really enjoyed the course with Ethel and the girls here in Kraków and online. For me it was a journey that gave me some internal transformation as well. I didn't expect it like this.
Thank you everyone for this journey ❤️🔥✨
Susan (ES)
Thank you so much for everything Ethel you are amazing!!!! I'm going to practice a lot with your vocabulary and right now I'm con tí writing my tribal student notebook 🥰
IS YOUR COURSES SUITABLE FOR ME?
My courses is suitable for zero - advanced dancers.
CAN I WATCH THE LESSONS IN RECORDINGS?
Yes, if you are unable to attend live sessions, recorded sessions are available to you on the student portal.
HOW LONG WILL LESSONS BE AVAILABLE?
Lessons will be available 1.5 months after the course. If you wish, you can extend access to the recordings.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CREATE A PERFORMANCE USING YOUR VOCABULARY?
Yes, sure. My authors vocabulary is suitable for creating choreography and improvisation.
WHEN WILL BE THE NEXT EDITION OF THE COURSES?
Enigmatic Fusion - September & March
Shadow of Soul - June
Dark Fairytale - February
WHAT LANGUAGE IS THE COURSE TAUGHT IN?
Group classes are taught in English.
IS YOUR COURSE SUITABLE IF I DO NOT DANCE TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE?
Yes, my course "Enigmatic Fusion" is suitable for you!
CAN I BUY COURSE RECORDINGS SEPARATELY?
No, I do not sell recordings of my courses/classes/workshops/intensives separately.
I value interaction with my students and the opportunity for them to ask questions and get answers while learning.
WHEN CAN I BUY THE COURSE?
You can only buy the course during sales windows.
For best conditions, lowest prices and unique bonuses, book your spot and you will be able to buy course during pre-sales.
CAN I JOIN IF I HAVE A DIFFERENT TIME ZONE?
Yes, you can join. I have dancers from all over the world with different time zones (from different countries in Europe, from the United States, etc. Even if you can’t attend all the lessons live, you will have access to recordings from the classes and you can ask questions that interest you in the chat.
DO YOU HAVE AN OPTION TO PAY IN INSTALLMENTS?
Yes, you can pay in two installments. 50% to book your spot & 50% before March 23th
HOW CAN I STUDY WITH YOU?
You can join:
1. "Enigmatic Fusion" course - foundation.
2. "Shadow of Soul" course - continuation of my authors vocabulary.
3. "Dark Fairytale" course - creating memorable performance
4. Unique opportunity - my closed Creative Group (you can join after any course)