CELEBRATION OF DANCE ARTS
A vibrant event in the world of tribal dance, bringing together professionals, amateurs, and spectators from around the world. We create a space of vibrant emotions, inspiration, and genuine creative dialogue where you can not only enjoy the art but also grow within it.
✨ This year is SPECIAL
The festival's format is changing: the program centers on certification events, which are extremely rare and not planned for recurrence in the coming years. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a process that, for many, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tribal-KZ is not just training.
It is the atmosphere and environment in which you grow up.
This year we take a breath and learn:
✔ No overloaded programs and no rush
✔ No parallel classes or interruptions in attention
✔ No feeling of “I’m missing something”
✔ All focus is on the certification process
✔ You experience the whole experience, from beginning to end
✔ attention to detail and depth, not quantity
✔ Focus on your dance, your experience, and your growth
SCHEDULE
All registrations will be held at 15:00 GMT+5 - Astana Time.
We recommend setting a reminder on your phone so you don't miss it.
⭐️ JANUARY 3 - GS & TT registration and master class
🪩 MARCH 1 - registration for the photo project and performances
🎵 APRIL 1-7 - collection of music and lighting for performers
🎟️ APRIL 1 - ticket sales for the gala show and party
FESTIVAL CHAT
Always in touch with each other
We have created a Telegram channel-chat with organizational issues with all festival participants. We can all quickly help each other. To join, scan the QR code using a photo on your phone or follow the link:
Download Telegram here:
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TEACHERS
Carolena Nericcio
USA
Creator of the FatChanceBellyDance® Style.
She began her dance career in 1974, studying with Masha Archer and performing with the San Francisco Classic Dance Troupe. Masha's style was an eclectic blend of classical Egyptian dance, folkloric forms, and various influences that resonated with her creative explorations. In 1987, after the troupe disbanded, Carolena began teaching at a small studio at Noe Valley Ministry, with the simple goal of teaching people to dance so she could have partners to dance with. Young and vibrant, Carolena attracted like-minded individuals who embraced an alternative lifestyle. At the time, the Modern Primitives movement was actively developing in the United States, where tattoos and archaic forms of body adornment were becoming a form of self-expression. Carolina and her students performed at tattoo shows and conventions and soon became well-known in San Francisco.
Carolena will be connected with us online via Zoom throughout the course to participate in key modules and share her experiences.
DeAnna Freeman
USA
A teacher and certified instructor in FatChanceBellyDance® Style (FCBD® Style, formerly ATS®) with over 17 years of experience studying and teaching tribal dance and yoga. Her approach is rooted in a deep interest in the artistic, structural, and anatomical aspects of movement, as well as a belief in the power of dance and yoga as tools for harmonizing body and mind. DeAnna began her journey in FCBD® Style in 2004 and has since dedicated her career to learning from leading masters and professional development within the international FCBD® community. She was one of the first to receive Sister Studio and Teacher Certification outside of FatChance BellyDance®, is one of the few instructors in the FatChance Continuing Education program, and participated in the first cohort of Advanced Teaching Training. DeAnna has taught and performed in the United States and India and is also internationally certified as a yoga teacher (RYT 200 and 500). She currently teaches tribal dance and yoga classes in Portland, online, through one-on-one sessions and specialized workshops.
Philippa Moirai
United Kingdom
An internationally recognized FatChanceBellyDance® Style (FCBD®) performer and teacher with over 20 years of professional experience, Philippa is distinguished by her elegant dance style, deep understanding of movement, and a supportive, inspiring approach to teaching. With a background in classical dance, circus arts, and yoga, Philippa discovered oriental dance in 2004 and soon discovered the FCBD® Style format. She has received extensive training from the style's creator, Carolina Nericchio, and other leading masters, becoming one of the first certified FCBD® instructors in the UK. Philippa is a Partner Studio and Continuing Education Instructor, a co-teacher for GS Intensives and Teacher Trainings, and the founder of the first FCBD® collectives in London—Moirai Tribal and FireWater Collective. She actively performs and teaches worldwide, combining dance, yoga, mindful movement, and a psychological approach to teaching.
Olga Meos
Kazakhstan / Estonia
Olga is an outstanding dancer with extensive experience and superb technique.
Her dances always impress with a unique and creative approach to expression through movement. Not only does she possess superb technique and grace,
but she also has the ability to convey emotion through her dance, making her performances captivating and memorable.
Olga is also a creative choreographer and creates stunning choreographic compositions that reflect her individual style and unique artistic vision. In addition to her many years of teaching and dance research experience , Olga graduated from the Humanitarian and Technical University with qualifications in Choreography and Educational Psychology (2022) and received FCBD® Sister Studio status with Carolena Nericcio in 2017.
INTENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
FATCHANCE BELLYDANCE® STYLE (FCBD® STYLE / ATS®)
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS:
CAROLENA NERICCIO, DEANNA FREEMAN, PHILIPPA MOIRAI
The course consists of two parts:
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GENERAL SKILLS - 20 hours of instruction in basic classical dance movements, formations, group interaction, and lead & follow techniques. + Introductory session with Carolina Nericchio (1.5 hours)
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TEACHER TRAINING - 10 hours of teaching methods: lesson structure, working with students, feedback, and class structure.
Upon completion and subject to meeting the requirements, participants can earn FCBD® Sister Studio status - official international recognition as a teacher and the ability to certify their studio.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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🎓 GENERAL SKILLS & TEACHER TRAINING + Introductory Session with Carolina Nericchio
31.5 hours in total training.
Missing any hours of the General Skills program is NOT ALLOWED.
Certification requires 100% attendance for all program hours without delays.
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🎓 MASTER CLASS by OLGA MEOS "PERSPECTIVE - The Art of choreographic composition"
A master class about choreography, stage vision, and the ability to see dance from different perspectives is useful for dancers, soloists, choreographers, and teachers, as well as for developing observation skills and audience perception. The class is included FREE in the basic Teacher Training & General Skills package. Festival participants without this package must pay an additional fee (€50) to attend the master class.
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🎁 PARTICIPANT GIFT BAG
Each participant will receive a branded TRIBAL KZ merchandise bag—filled with gifts that will delight any dancer and traveler. Inside, you'll find useful festival accessories, themed souvenirs, and small surprises created with love for our community. This package promises to be a rich and truly generous bonus for your participation!
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🚌 "THREE ZHUZ" TOUR OF ASTANA TRANSFER + LUNCH
This three-day cultural tour of Astana is inspired by the historical structure of the Kazakh zhuzes: the Elder, Middle, and Younger. The program includes three intense days of exploring the history, the city, its people, and open spaces, and is fully included in the price of participation, with no additional fees. All activities, transportation, and support are provided for program participants.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FULL COST OF PARTICIPATION
1550 €
550 €
To confirm your participation, a mandatory non-refundable prepayment is required, which secures your place in the program ✅
1000 €
THE REMAINING AMOUNT IS PAYABLE
ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE FESTIVAL MAY 3 AT 6:00 PM
(cash / card or bank transfer)
Payment methods depend on the participant's country of residence and will be provided
INDIVIDUALLY after registration.
Due to current restrictions on international transfers, we use a flexible payment system:
✔️ Bank transfer ✔️ Payment by any international VISA / MasterCard / UnionPay card ✔️ Apple Pay / Google Pay
Please follow the instructions you will receive from the organizing team after completing the registration form.
Registration is considered confirmed only after receipt of advance payment.
EMAILS ARRIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGISTRATION ⚠️ CHECK SPAM ⚠️
❓If you have any additional questions, write HERE and we are ready to answer and help you.
"Perspective" is dedicated to compositional thinking in dance and the ability to see choreography from different perspectives. Understanding perspective allows one to create more layered, meaningful, and visually expressive compositions, both in solo pieces and in group work. It helps one understand how structure, space, time, and intention shape the overall impression of a dance.
During the masterclass, participants will work with the fundamental techniques of choreographic composition, learning to organize movement, create dynamic and memorable structures, and formulate a clear artistic idea. We will explore composition as a tool for stage design, expressiveness, and the creation of a coherent story through dance.
PRICE AND REGISTRATION
This master class is ✅ included in the general festival package with certification.
The cost of the master class is €50 without the general festival package.
You can only register for this master class.
Registration opens on January 3 at 15:00 Astana time.
"YSH ZHYZ"
Three Tribes City Tour
This is a three-day cultural tour inspired by the historical structure of the Kazakh people.
"Zhuz" literally means a union, a unification of clans and territories, reflecting the lifestyle, movement, and social organization of nomadic culture. The tour program sequentially passes through the Senior, Middle, and Junior Zhuzes, revealing their history and roots, urban life and human interaction, as well as the freedom of the road and open space. The tour combines cultural, historical, and physical experiences and is fully included in the participation fee, covering all three days of the program.
Uly zhuz - Senior zhuz
The Elder Zhuz is associated with the southern and southeastern regions of Kazakhstan and is considered one of the earliest in formation.
This day is dedicated to roots, history, and cultural memory—understanding the origins, traditions, and environment in which nomadic culture was formed. Through museums, historical spaces, and cultural context, participants learn about the foundation upon which identity and intergenerational continuity are built.
Orta Zhuz (Middle Zhuz)
The Middle Zhuz historically covered the central steppes and was closely associated with the nomadic way of life, movement and interaction between clans.
This day's tour program reveals the city as a living space, a place of encounters, exchange, and the rhythm of contemporary life. Walking, observing, and interacting with the urban environment allows us to see how past and present merge in the dynamics of people, architecture, and movement.
Kishi zhuz (Junior zhuz)
The Junior Zhuz is traditionally associated with the western territories of Kazakhstan and harsher living conditions, where mobility, roads, and endurance played a special role.
This day is dedicated to open space, freedom, and movement, venturing beyond the city limits and experiencing the steppe. Through physical and natural experiences, participants connect with the nomadic sense of the path, simplicity, and inner freedom.
☑ INCLUDED IN THE CERTIFICATION PACKAGE PROGRAM
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support and enthusiasm for our event! However, it is important to note that for the festival to be a success, we require your support in purchasing master classes. This is critical, as without it, we will not be able to recoup our organizational costs. These events require SIGNIFICANT resources and effort to organize, and unfortunately, we cannot fully fund them through free performances alone. If everyone performs for free, then, unfortunately, our festival will not be able to continue in the future, and similar events will be at risk.
The festival's concert program is a continuation of the educational process and reflects the work carried out as part of the training.
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Participants of the General Skills & Teacher Training program CAN take part in the concert program without any additional conditions.
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Participants of groups not participating in certification may take part in concerts provided that the group's leader or choreographer has participated in the FCBD certification or the "Perspective" master class.
We view the stage not as a separate format, but as a logical continuation of training and professional dialogue.
These measures are necessary to ensure the QUALITY and sustainability of our festival. We express our deep gratitude to the teachers who bring their groups to the festival and motivate us to gain knowledge!
With gratitude, Olga Meos and the Tribal PRO team.
SHOWS
GALA ⭐️ SHOW
We invite you to prepare your most powerful, thoughtful, and interesting numbers for the festival's gala concert.
Group numbers and collaborations created specifically for the festival stage and space are especially welcome.
📅 Applications will be accepted on March 1st, and each application will take up to 7 days to be reviewed.
Please note that applications may be accepted or rejected without explanation. This may be due to inappropriate stage standards, repetition of an idea or number, conceptual limitations of the program, or the overall balance of the concert.
📌 What must be included in the application:
• detailed description of the performance and idea
• visual references of the costume and image (pictures, mood, examples of style)
• style & format and number of the dancers
❗ Video submission is not required. The costume may be in development, but a visual concept is required.
Important selection conditions:
• Priority is given to group numbers and collaborations
• Soloists are selected especially strictly and only with a high level of professionalism
• Dancers with significant stage experience and a proven level of performance are invited to the gala show.
• The total number of numbers is limited, maximum 40 performances on one big stage
Please, BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE REJECTION. This is part of the professional selection process and working with a large stage. If your performance was rejected from show, you can register it for a party where the format and requirements are less strict and open to any creativity.
Music will be accepted from April 1st to 7th, and the final order of performers will be announced on April 10th.
PARTY 🪩
The festival's parties are a space for complete creative freedom, experimentation, humor, unexpected formats, and the joy of dance. There's no strict selection process, we don't assess professionalism as strictly as we do for the gala, and we welcome a wide variety of ideas.
However, it is important for us to understand the overall visual and semantic context of the program, so participation is also subject to registration.
📌 What should I include in my application?
• brief description of the performance
• costume and image references (pictures, mood board, visual ideas)
• number of dancers
The costume may be in development, but a general idea of the style is required. A video is not required.
‼️ Important limitation
The parties are rated 12+ , so please avoid overtly sexualized, vulgar, or provocative imagery and themes. All performances should be comfortable for everyone. In all other respects, there is complete creative freedom. Experiment, try new things, push the boundaries and enjoy the show.
Music will be accepted from April 1st to 7th, and the final order of performers will be announced on April 10th.
MERCH
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new store with the logo of our festival!
Now you can purchase unique merch products, including stylish T-shirts and souvenirs that
will remind you of unforgettable moments.
Come to our store and become part of our friendly festival family!
It's always better to preorder!
PHOTOSHOOT
"Each photograph is a dialogue between the photographer and the subject, where beauty becomes a language that allows us to understand ourselves and others."
About beauty and more, in the most relax time
during pre-festival day.
Photo project with a talented photographer and dancer
in one person - Darya Kagarmanova.
LOCATIONS
Venues and addresses.
Please note the description and attached maps of entrances to the theater locations.
List of visa-free regime for citizens of other countries.
More detailed information can be found on the official website HERE
Hello everyone! I am Olga Meos, the festival organizer.
It is no secret that festival organizers take the gigantic work, and not only high financial risks and emergency situations. Visas, hotel and ticket bookings, rental agreements, finding professional media workers, bank transfers and... The list is endless. This is a hard work, the purpose of which is to develop the Tribal dance style not only in Kazakhstan, but also throughout the whole world. And the highest priority is always the maximum comfort for each participant. Beautiful visuals and clear information on this site, snacks and beverages on the backstage, rehearsals held on time and a good mood. All this requires not only large financial investments, but also mental resources. After all, we, Kazakh people,
are known by our hospitality and friendliness.
I THANK everyone who contributes to this festival, especially financially, by attending master classes and projects, recommending our shows to friends who come even from other countries just to see us live! Endless gratitude to EVERY participant of this event. Who helped with a car, or printed some documents,
or borrowed a costume to someone. Who solved a difficult issue without conflict. Even who picked up a hairpin from the floor in the dressing room or borrowed eyelash glue.
TOGETHER we make the festival unforgettable and its result depends on each of us!
THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE HELP!
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
WE ARE TRIBAL-KZ!
Sizderge kop rahmet zhane kosh keldinezder!
WAITING FOR YOU!
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