Tobias Roberson

Tobias Roberson is a virtuoso percussionist specializing in Middle Eastern and Balkan music.  His innovative approach and style have been well documented on a plethora of recordings, from movie soundtracks to the Bellydance Superstars DVD.  He can even be heard on good old fashion vinyl, as well as his several CDs.

Tobias has worked with many belly dance performers including Rachel Brice, Fat Chance Belly Dance, Ultra Gypsy, Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company, and Hahbi'Ru.  He is also a member of The Toids and Stellamara and has worked with the Eastern European vocal ensemble Kitka as well as the Arabic folk ensemble Helm.

His dynamic teaching style combines theoretical meticulousness with pure fun.  His patient approach, combined with plenty of tough love, ensures that everyone, no matter how experienced or inexperienced, transcends a boundary or two during his class.