“THE UZUMÉ IS THE FUTURE, THE PAST AND THE PRESENT. WITH ELEMENTS OF ANCIENT, TIES TO REALITY AND GLIMPSES OF THE FUTURE, YOU’LL NEVER KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE BUT YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE.” – Amy Sigil of UNMATA

Tjarda was the inventive force behind the innovative and charismatic dance company The Uzumé (2005 – 2014), they have toured the world since the early beginning. From 2006 till 2011 Renate (Maya Acid) joined the team to complete the on-stage chemistry for several years and from 2013 – 2014 Tjarda found her new partner in the talented Caterina Grimani from Italy to continue the captivating spirit of The Uzumé Dance Company. Tjarda now continues her group work with her other dance company The Amano Project, which she founded in 2010.

“Grace personified, The Uzumé flow seamlessly from one fluid moment to the next, completely symphonic with each other and their music. Their innovative choreography and captivating stage presence transcends their audience to a world of beauty and synchronicity.” – Na’la – Shakra