Tribal in the Tropics 2024


Welcome!
This is a Global Caravan event and you do need to have a good foundation knowledge of steps and formations to be able to attend….thankyou!

Tribal in the Tropics is a tribal bellydance gathering in Cairns, North Queensland. Bringing Global Caravan sisters together to share our love of dance, community and beauty.

To acknowledge and honour each other, ourselves, our teachers.

The workshops this year will be presented by:
AU Master Teacher Nina Martinez
with
NZ Master Teacher Haviland- Christine Haviland

TTT is held in Cairns and there is a fabulous range of accommodation, shopping, restaurants and cafes to enhance your stay.
Make the most of your “tropical dance holiday” and treat yourself to a few extras days to enjoy our warm hospitality and the world renowned natural, scenic wonders of North Queensland.

The workshops will be split into OPEN and ADVANCED, hoping this will allow newcomers to advanced to join us and still retain a high level of interest and energy!

And EVERYONE will be able to participate in our afternoon GATHERING CIRCLE.

FRIDAY 26 July 2024
10:30-12 NINA OPEN WORKSHOP
The slow burn: slow steps with a Spanish “flare”….please bring your skirts and fans.
1-2:30 PM CHRISTINE OPEN WORKSHOP
Sword skills and Spirit combos

TRIBAL SOIREE doors open at 6 for 6:30pm start

SATURDAY 27th July 2024
10-11:30 CHRISTINE ADV WORKSHOP
Sword skills and Spirit combos
12:30-2pm NINA OPEN WORKSHOP
Spanish Shawls
2-4pm GATHERING CIRCLE EVERYONE
gathering, experimenting, collaborating
Nina will present a discussion on beads, tribal jewellery origins and meaning. How to effectively layer your necklaces, cuffs etc.

SATURDAY-In the Boardroom
10am B will be offering an introduction to embroidery and folk stitching. She will have small bags to adorn which you can use as a zill or magic bag.

SUNDAY 28TH July 2024
10-11:30 NINA OPEN WORKSHOP
Dynamic Drills with Zills
12:30-2pm NINA ADVANCED WORKSHOP
Spanish Shawls, Fans, Skirts
2-4 pm GATHERING CIRCLE EVERYONE
Culmination of workshops and connection!

SUNDAY- In the boardroom
10-12am onwards B with ongoing craft projects and quiet time.

1 day Friday workshop+soiree $65
2 day workshop+soiree: $130
3 day workshops+soiree: $150

TT2 Innisfail 22-23 July 2024
AMC Innisfail 24-25 July 2024
Master Class for advanced teachers/dancers[invitation only] this is a FORUM for our GC leaders, discussions on the direction of our dance in Australia and beyond, adv technique and formations.

The Intensives will be held in Innisfail, at my rainforest studio – The Temple.
Please let me know if you would like an information pack.
Email: :mailto:nina@templerain.dance

Soiree and Workshops are to be held at the Cairns RSL, upstairs at the Catalina Room,115-119 Esplanade, Cairns City. The RSL is in the centre of Cairns and is 15 minutes from the airport. The venue has a strict dress code and footwear must be worn downstairs at all times……up stairs no problem!

Lunch can be found downstairs from the Catalina room, or at any of the local nearby cafes and restaurants.
There is great range of accommodation in Cairns, from budget to boutique…..
NO FOOD, or DRINKS other than water allowed at this event.

Our Facebook page will be up if you need any help with sharing.

A small fee has been added to cover Paypal costs….if you dont wish to pay this extra amount, please pay directly to my account:
3 day $150
2 day $125
1 day $70
J Martinez
BSB 014604
ACC 469440556
Email or PM me to confirm payment and ticket.

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