The Uzumé is an alternative style of bellydance company with an unique approach to bellydance. The Uzumé began in early 2005 as the first company in the Netherlands representing Tribal Fusion Belly Dance. As their style immediately hit it off, they started collaborating with many DJ's and events. The innovative and charismatic Uzumé have won several awards, including one for Best Dance Company. In 2008 Tjarda was nominated by The National Institute for the Voluntary Arts in the Netherlands for Most Promising Upcoming Choreographer with Exquisite Skills. The Uzumé does both choreographed and freestyle performances to electronic beats of the global underground. They are now performing and teaching throughout Europe and the USA. They perform nationally and internationally including the infamous Sziget, Tribalondon, Raqs Britannia, Tribal Fest 09, Unmata's Bloodmoon, Robodock, Mysteryland, Sugar Factory, Supperclub, Paradiso and many more.

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