Aline Muhana & Zaman Tribal
Aline Muhana holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and has been a Tribal Style instructor since 2008. She graduated as a FCBD® Certified Studio in 2012, participating in the first generation of the Rio de Janeiro Tribal scene, and was one of the first Brazilians to train in the USA.
Nationally recognized, she has been invited to various Brazilian tribal dance events and shows such as Tribal Metamorphosis and South American Tribal Congress (SP), Encontro Tribal Floripa (SC), and the Convenção Carioca de Estilo Tribal e Fusões (RJ), among others. Her training includes in-person classes with the main founders and pioneers of the Tribal style in the United States, Brazil, and Latin America throughout 18 years of career. She is the founder and director of Zaman Tribal, a professional FCBD® Style company with more than 10 years of activity.
Aline also works as a multi percussionist, participating in several music projects, and a costume designer for over 15 years. Her love for FCBD® Style, music and art in general are the main fuel for her creations as a choreographer and instructor. Keeping things simple but doing with mastery and confidence.
Zaman Tribal, is formed by Muhana’s advanced students in FatChanceBellyDance®Style, who follow the footsteps of their director, seeking national and international instruction with renowned teachers and certifications in FCBD® directly from the source, in Brazil and abroad. Zaman Tribal is a precious collection of brilliant individuals united by the love for the FCBD® Style.
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Silvia Pantoja is a Certified Studio, ATT graduate and has assisted DeAnna Freeman, Carolena Nericcio and Liz Malcom on the GS, November 2025.
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Vanessa Froese has a Postgraduate in Dance, is a level 1 graduate in Rachel Brice’s 8 elements program and is the owner of Lunaria Studio in Rio de Janeiro.
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