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2026 Edition
Nature Spells
Our Teachers
Marek Ciechanowski (United Kingdom)
Marek Ciechanowski is a certified FCBD® Style instructor based in the United Kingdom. He completed General Skills & Teacher Training certifications in Australia in 2016 and attended the first Technique for Teachers certification in Europe.
Over the years Marek has studied with numerous FCBD® Style teachers and is always continuing his studies of this dance. He has taught workshops and performed in Italy, Germany, France, United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Marek is known for his organic teaching style with fun and connection at heart. He has a passion for the basics which are fundamental to FCBD® Style.
Nadežda Mäki (Lithuania)
Nadežda Mäki is the creative visionary behind Vilnius Tribal Festival and founder and director of the interdisciplinary space Heartcore studio in Vilnius. She is a Tribal Fusion Bellydance teacher and choreographer and a certified FCBD® Style and Siren Project Format instructor.
During her 18-year dance journey Nadežda has studied with many teachers worldwide. She has taught classes, workshops and performance projects in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Sweden and has performed in festivals and shows in Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, France, Italy and Kazakhstan.
In her teaching, Nadežda strives to create a sense of magic – an atmosphere where movement becomes a pathway to connection, discovery, and transformation. She cultivates an inspiring learning environment that stimulates creative growth and artistic development.
Mônica Mendes (Brazil)
Mônica Mendes is an international Tribal Fusion Bellydance performer from Brazil. She is also the director of Tribal Metamorphosis, one of Brazil’s largest fusion dance festivals.
Mônica has been dancing for 13 years and teaching for 7. Throughout her career, she has studied with numerous renowned teachers and developed her own unique teaching style, applying technique and body expression in a simple yet profound way.
Mônica loves sharing not only steps and movements but experiences. Therefore, her greatest value is creating sincere bonds where the art of dance can be shared ethically and safely.