Tribal Fest in the West is a fabulously fun Global Caravan Tribal Belly Dance event in honour of the late beautiful Betsy Watkins💚🌿A time to gather the tribes from around Australia to converge on Fremantle (Western Australia) to celebrate all things music and dance. Highlights include the Friday evening Soiree and workshops facilitated by Master Teacher, Nina Martinez (from Cairns, QLD).

We look forward to connecting with our beautiful GC dance community!

The event is open to women and men with an interest in Tribal belly dance, musicality, wellbeing and spirituality.

Festival Timetable

Friday 4 October

06:00-09:00 pm Soiree Evening with belly dance performances by Festival attendees.

Saturday 5 October

Main Hall

09:00-09:45 am Welcome Warm up Tribal Grooves with Richelle

10:00-10:30 am Opening Circle

10:30-12:30 pm W1: Dynamic Drills (fast and slow) with Nina

01:30-03:30 pm W2: Manton Magic with Nina

03:45-04:45 pm W3: Sound Healing Meditation with Fame

Activity Room

10:30-11:30 am S1: Creative Spirit Flower Therapy with Fame

11:45-12:45 pm S2: Bloom Geli Printing with Dette

01:30-02:30 pm S3: Flex & Flourish with Rebecca

02:45-03:45 pm S4: Dance as Ritual with Richelle

Sunday 6 October

Main Hall

09:00-09:45 am W4: Gentle Yoga Stretch with Maree

10:00:12:00 pm W5: Silk Road Adventures with Nina

01:00-02:00 pm W6: Dancing with the Moon with Richelle

02:15-03:00 pm Drum & Dance Circle

03:00-03:30 pm Closing Ceremony

Activity Room

09:00-09:45 am S5: AromaDance with Rebecca

10:00-11:00 am S6: Collaged Bloom Craft with Dette

11:00-12:00 pm S7: Clay Goddess Craft with Maree

01:00-01:30 pm S8: Drum Jam with Tina & Rebel

Ticket Options:

Full Festival Pass (BEST VALUE!) to attend the whole weekend of workshops and activities (including the Soiree).

Day Passes are also available, as are tickets to the Soiree only.

Event Information:

Ample parking is available at the venue. The North Fremantle train station is a walkable distance from the venue.

Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and wear danceable clothing. Yoga mats may be needed for participating in some activities, it is advicsed to bring an apron for the craft activities. Most session materials will be supplied or loaned. Participants are invited to bring their own gear for workshops, such as skirts and mantons for dancing, and darbukas, zills and frame drums. Please see the details in the Full Program Flyer for all requirements.

The organisers of the event adhere to the Privacy Act and will not share your contact details, etc with any outside parties.

Refunds will not be granted unless under extenuating circumstances – applications for a refund can be made to tribalfestinthewest@gmail.com.

Participation in the event is at the risk of the participant. The venue, event organisers and workshop presenters will not be held liable for injuries or reactions sustained while participating. Participants are to use their own discretion; all activities are optional. If at any time during the event a participant should feel uncomfortable for any reason, they are encouraged to notify the event organisers immediately.

Workshop and session presenters share their own information that is not necessarily the view of nor endorsed by the event organisers. All information supplied is for participants’ own consideration and reflection. Therapies or treatments presented are provided as general information only and should not be used as medical advice.

Photos and videos will be taken during the event by the organisers which may be later shared on social media or used in promotional material. Please let the organisers know if you do know wish to be captured in media. Please do not take videos or photos of the workshop presenters nor other participants without their consent.

The event organisers and the venue reserve the right to refuse or restrict entry or participation to anyone whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate or unsafe.

Click on the Links:

Downloadable Flyer

Downloadable Full Program