Tamarind Tribal Transformations® - Teaching Certification

 

Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

9 - 4 p.m.

Located at Tamarind Studio, Milwaukee, WI


Cost $300 - Register at Eventbrite

The Tamarind Tribal Transformations® is a dance training format. It's goal is to provide the tools to increase a dancers skills through systematic training . The training will focus on increasing skills in the Tamarind Tribal Transformations movement vocabulary and group concepts by means of connecting to oneself . Exercises will include examining the mind-body connection to dance conditioning, improvisational dance techniques, teamwork, creative and artistic exploration, and improving our teaching skills.

 

Tamarind Tribal Transformations - Bronze Certification

This is Foundations for the TTT® dance program.

 

A 2day intensive with 4-6 hours of dancing per day.
Some of what you will learn:
" Mechanics of Proper Posture
" Basic Anatomy & Body Conditioning
" Fundamental Zil Patterns
" Individual Movement Vocabulary for improvisation or choreography
" Group Based Movement Vocabulary for improvisation or choreography
" Teacher Component:
o Super Beth's Teaching Philosophy
o How to Structure a Class
o Keys to Successful Teaching



Walk-up Registrations are available for TTT Training for May 16 - 17, 2026

 

FAQS

Prerequisites:
*All participants should have a minimum of 2 years dancing some bellydance. Familiarity with basics of ATS® format recommended, but not required.

 

Certification and Testing:
Certification will be awarded to those who participated 100% in all classes and activities and pass a written exam administered at the end of the training, and provide a video of them dancing following completion of the training. Testing is optional but required to move on to Level 2 - Framework.

 

Can it be taken online?
Yes, this certification can be taken online.

 

What are the testing requirements?
--Be ON TIME to every class and give your full participation.
-Complete any class assignments.
-BE A TEAM PLAYER, treat the teachers, facilitators and fellow students as part of your respected community.
-Take the test.

 

What if I need to retake the test?
A re-test will be available to those who need it.

 

If I encounter a scheduling issue and have to miss class time, can I still test?
Yes, you can still participate but you will not be able to test. You are welcome to make up the time you missed at a later date or through special request with Super Beth in order to qualify for testing.

 

What if I don’t speak fluent English?
All efforts will be made to provide opportunities to learn the format and accommodate language issues. However, it's your responsibility to understand the material as presented and work out means of translation.

 

Why do I want to take this teacher training?
This training provides the fundamental tools to learn the Tamarind methods of group improvisation and provides tools from Super Beth's experience on how to successfully train troupes and individual students by providing practical examples of class set up, body conditioning, and how to focus on your own personal training to build and improve dance & communication skills, starting with you and ending with those around you.

 

What does the teacher training certification allow me to do?
Those successfully completing this training and testing are considered Tamarind Extension Teachers. Tamarind Extension Teachers are permitted to teach all concepts within the training in your local areas, you will be added to the Tamarind website as an approved Teacher, you will have access to private video reference materials, and be offered exclusive first chance reservations for continuing trainings and Tamarind hosted events.

   
 
 

Schedule

Date Time Workshop Location
Saturday, May 16 8:30 - 9 a.m. Check-In Tamarind Studio
  9 - 1 p.m. Part 1, Day 1 Tamarind Studio
  1 - 2p.m. Lunch Tamarind Studio
  2 - 4 p.m. Part 2, Day 1 Tamarind Studio
  4 - 6 p.m. Break Tamarind Studio
  6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Optional Hafla

Doors Open for 6 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Tamarind Studio
Sunday, May 17 8:30 - 9 a.m. Check-In Tamarind Studio
  9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Part 1, Day 2 Tamarind Studio
  1 - 2 p.m. Lunch Tamarind Studio
  2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Part 2, Day 2 Tamarind Studio
  4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Questions and GoodByes! Tamarind Studio

 
 

Travel Logistics

Lodging

There are several hotels in and around the area. Below are a list of several nearby. Hotels located closer to the airport are cheaper.

 

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Milwaukee

Located a short distance from the studio (a short car ride away). This hotel is perfect for those individuals who want to avoid extensive travel.

Pfister Hotel

Located walking distance from the studio (a short car ride away). This is an upscale hotel.

Residence Inn

Located a few blocks from the studio (a short car ride away). This hotel specializes in providing extra amenities such as a kitchen to cook your own meals.

 

Food

There are several food options in Milwaukee for almost any palette.

**Please note, several of the downtown restaurants are closed on Sundays.

A microwave is available at the studio for those looking to pack their lunch instead.

Botanas

Just a few steps away, this Mexican restaurant is one of the best in the city.

Milwaukee Public Market

All around versatile place with several food options a short ride from the studio.

Hamburger Mary's

Just around the corner from the studio, a local favorite for burgers and other American favorites. Open in the evenings.

 

Transportation

Milwaukee is a pretty easy place to get around. If you stay in the downtown area, most everything will be within walking distance and most of the hotels will have shuttles from the airport.

Check with your hotel for shuttles or "the Hop" routes.

Taxi's are always located near the Pfister hotel should you require one.

**Helpful hint - Check with other workshop participants to find out how they are getting around and carpool or share a fare.

   
 
  Classes with Super Beth at FCBDU

Tamarind is among a small, honored group to have a sampling of our moves incorporated into the FatChance BellyDance Style® belly dance format, and we are grateful to its creator, Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman.

As part of DVD Volume 9, "Anatomy of a Step"®, Super Beth has recorded several lessons that are available on FCBDU®. If you are seeking a deeper understanding of the FatChance BellyDance Style® format or instruction on the Tamarind concepts from DVD Volume 9®, please visit FCBU®.

 

 
 

Tamarind is among a small, honored group to have a sampling of our moves incorporated into the FatChance BellyDance Style® belly dance format, and we are grateful to its creator, Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman.

As the years have progressed, Tamarind has continued to develop our own unique, improv-based repertoire of movements, group formations, and prop work. Deeply rooted in FatChance BellyDance Style®, Tamarind Troupe Transformations® (TTT®) draws upon those roots in addition to Zoe Jakes' DanceCraft® format, Rachel Brice 8 Elements®, and other sources to create our own tribal belly dance format.

A modern fusion of traditional folkloric dances and other contemporary dance formats, the TTT® format is well suited to improv or choreography in groups or as a soloist.

 
 

The Tamarind TroupeTransformations® dance aesthetic is influenced most heavily by Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman (graceful display of the body and the clear, organized improvisational vocabulary for groups known as FCBD® Style), Jennifer Nolan (attention to detail, discipline, and grace), Devi Mamak (her poised stage presentation, flamenco stylizations, and her movements), Masha Archer (presentation of dance as "moving sculptural composition"), Zoe Jakes (intense body conditioning, fantastic DanceCraft® format, and amazing inspirational showmanship), Rachel Brice (serpentine and flow stylizations, restorative body conditioning techniques, and choreographic composition), and Tamalyn Dallal (feminine grace in movements, vast knowledge of history of the dance, and heavenly arms and hands).

The TTT® format can work within multiple styles of bellydance as additive movements and group work/solo presentation or as stand-alone components.

Launched in 2018, a complete teacher intensive with certification in the TTT® format was made available for those looking to immerse themselves. Join the growing ranks of those certified in the Tamarind Format. I sincerely hope you will consider joining me!


 

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Milwaukee, WI 53204

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