Time | Fusion Bellydance Performance Intensive

There is nothing more moving than witnessing dancers on stage, when they are tapped into their truth, performing a dance that feels honest and connected to their essence.

Stage project “Time” directed by Irina Akulenko is inspired by two simple concepts – clean lines and deep focus, and aims to ground its participants in their honest personal experience. In this project we will explore an elegant fusion-style choreography as well as some techniques of creative self-exploration. Through clean technique, expressive combinations and dynamic staging, Irina hopes to show a different performance experience to the dancers that will choose to join her. 

This performance is open to fusion style dancers of all levels, will require the dancers to learn some of the material ahead of our connection on Friday and will be performed at the Open Stage.

Instructor: Irina Akulenko
Level: Open

When/Where
📌 Friday, May 22, 2026 at San Lo’ dance studio
⏰ 14:30-17:30 CEST (Rome Summer Time UTC+2h)
📅 See the festival TIMETABLE here
🎭 The final performance will take place at the Open Stage on Sunday

How to participate
We kindly ask you to send an application form.
Link to Google form ➡️ https://forms.gle/JzatxXhiVvC45XNP9

GENERAL INFO

What is a Performance Intensive?

A Performance Intensive is a focused dance experience that combines training, creativity, and the excitement of performing on stage. It’s a guided process that takes dancers from preparation to a complete stage piece.

Before the Festival

Depending on the teacher, participants may receive short video material (sequences or technique tips) to study in advance, or they may start everything directly at the festival. Some projects rely on choreography, others on group exploration and improvisation.

During the Festival

Dancers meet in person to shape and refine the piece together, working closely under the teacher’s direction in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Final Performance

The project culminates in a live performance during the Gala Show (Saturday 23) or the Open Stage (Sunday 24)—a shared moment of creativity and celebration.

Support & Communication

Each project has a dedicated Facebook group where participants receive updates, ask questions, and get styling and costume guidelines.

Why Join?

You’ll train with international instructors, connect with dancers from around the world, and live the thrill of performing together on stage.

Roma Tribal 2026 Performance Intensives

FCBD® Style
Roots and Wings — Philippa Moirai & Gudrun Herold
Rhythms We Weave — Alivë Muhana & Zaman Tribal
The Triumphs — Francesca Pedretti

Fusion Bellydance
Floralia — Violet Scrap
Nagini: Dance of the Serpent — Masala Indian Fusion Collective
Time — Irina Akulenko

You may join one or two projects (depending on the schedule).
To participate, please submit the application form.