Cherish, I think this is a huge issue in tribal. Inevitably by the very nature of being a tribe or community there will be different aproaches, stances and preferences. I think a good way to stay in touch with ATS improv is to study it directly from someone who has been involved with it, from the ground floor (so to speak) that is why I am so interested in Tribal Pura and FCBD in particular. I think the further you get away from origin, foundations or the source the more the mind, body and spirit begins to drift with the wind. I think this is something in particular that is challenging for those of us living on the East Coast or Midwest perhaps abroad too I don't know. I think it is also good to try new things and not to shut doors especially when you are young in terms of understanding a certain kind of dance form. Initially, I was very frightened by the prospect of improv since I had 16 solid years of choreography instruction and experience. It is so easy to gravitate back over towards choreography. It feels safe and we are a society that has grown away from intuition and spontaniety. I see things happening around me where there is a starkly different preference by people within the same group or troupe for music, style, etc. The only thing that is really hopeful is trust in the concept of being "tribal" which means we must yield, bend and accept those around us as much as possible as part of our community, making the best of what we have and who we have to work with.
Ayido