Our teachers
At Morrigan Tribal, we have a team of highly qualified and passionate teachers who, along with Rita Carolina Puente, are dedicated to sharing their love for dance and yoga. Here are our teachers:
Rita Puente
Founder and teacher.
Rita Carolina Puente is a Venezuelan dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of the Morrigan Tribal studio, based in Guatemala. With 13 years of experience as a Bellydancer, a bachelor degree in Arts and 5 years of yoga training (E-RYT 200), Rita also has studies in classical ballet and contemporary dance that complement her preparation.
She has studied with the most representative pioneers and dancers of dance in recent years and has given various workshops in Venezuela, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico. Currently, in Guatemala, she teaches and works on various dance and yoga projects such as the organization of the International Tribal GT Festival, and collaborates on international projects with dancers around the world. She has attended workshops, intensives, and retreats with the world's leading belly dancers.
Certifications and Outstanding Productions:
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2016: Heart of Bellydance with Rachel Brice.
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2017: Obtains certification in General Skills and Teacher Training in FCBD Style (ATS®) according to the professional standards of Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman, turning Morrigan Tribal into a FatChanceBellydance® certified studio.
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2018: Participated as part of the cast of Bellydance Evolution in their production Fantasm, 1001 Nights.
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2020: 1st place in the professional Tribal Fusion category of the World Contest (Paris).
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2020: 1st place in Tribal Mania Miami competition.
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2021: Killer Path by Valeentena Ianni, levels 1 and 2.
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2021: Creative Laboratory with Olga Meos, levels 1, 2, and 3.
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2021: E-RYT 200 teacher training at Yoga and Ayurveda Center.
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2022: Fundamental foundations with Juliet Maffia, level 1.
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2024: Participated and organized the production Wizard of OZ and Jungle Book with the international company Bellydance Evolution in Guatemala.
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2024: United States Jungle Book tour with Bellydance Evolution.
Isabel Estrada
Bellydance Teacher.
Isabel Estrada has been a bellydance teacher at Morrigan Tribal since 2023. She has studied with Rita Carolina Puente for years, specializing in belly dance. Additionally, she has trained with renowned teachers like Kira Lebedeva, Julieta Maffia, Sara Lyn, and Tiana Folkrina. A graphic designer, Isabel's classes are characterized by precise, clean isolated movements.
Maria Jose Lopéz
Bellydance Teacher and Yoga asistant.
Maria José López has over 8 years of experience in belly dance and has been part of Morrigan Tribal for 5 years, working closely with director Rita Carolina Puente. With 4 years of yoga practice, Maria José is our belly dance and yoga instructor, supporting the studio in all its classes. She has studied with renowned dancers such as Polina Shandarina, Kira Lebedeva, and Olga Meos, enhancing her education. Additionally, she has studied Indian dances, which complement her dance style and technique.
