Moroccan 6 Zil Pattern - Origins, Pattern and Zil Drills
The Moroccan Six zil pattern is a specialty pattern mostly used by the chorus during "riffing" or while the formation is dancing dramatic slow. It adds an extra vibrancy to your set and helps the dancers tune into the trance-like rhythm of 6/8 music.
In this class, Carolena will share the origins of this zil pattern, break down the pattern and provide a variety of drills to her favorite 6/8 songs.
Mapping Your Success Part 3 - Bodywave and variations
Journey through the steps in the Bodywave family with purposeful drills that reinforce your understanding of the arms and hands, while refining your slow technique.
Ask Carolena May 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
(SOLD OUT) General Skills and Teacher Training Mexico
(SOLD OUT) General Skills and Teacher Training - Mexico
Sun, Jun 2, 2024 7:00 AM Sat, Jun 8, 2024 11:55 PM
Aguacalientes Mexico (map)
Mapping Your Success Part 4 - Pivot Bump Family
Part Four in this series explores the FCBD® family with the most variations, the Pivot Bump/Choo Choo. Get ready for technique highlights and purposeful drills to reinforce your understanding of these exciting steps and variations.
Ask Carolena June 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Mapping Your Success Part 5 - Complex Steps
After warming up our bodies for dancing, Liz will guide you through an exploration of the FCBD®Style Complex steps and reveal the thought process behind recent updates. Implement what you learn into the drills, while expanding your understanding, refining technique and improving your confidence.
(SOLD OUT) Technique For Teachers - FCBD® Style European Summer School
(SOLD OUT) Technique For Teachers - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Mon, Jul 22, 2024 7:00 AM Thu, Jul 25, 2024 7:00 PM
Join Carolena, DeAnna, and Kelley in-person for the Technique for Teachers in Soest, Germany! This is a part of the FCBD® Style European Summer School event 2024.
(SOLD OUT) Advanced Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
(SOLD OUT) Advanced Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Mon, Jul 29, 2024 7:00 AM Thu, Aug 1, 2024 7:00 PM
Soest Germany (map)
The application process is now closed.
Mapping Your Success Part 6 - Swivel Step (Egyptian) Family
This class starts with a warm-up and delves into the Swivel step (Egyptian) family. Liz expands our understanding of the steps in this family as well as clarify calibrated spins technique. Finishing with creative drills and combinations that really bring this dance to life.
General Skills - FCBD® Style European Summer School
General Skills - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Mon, Aug 5, 2024 7:00 AM - Thu, Aug 8, 2024 7:00 PM
Soest Germany (map)
In General Skills, you will learn EVERY movement in the core FCBD®Style vocabulary as taught by Carolena and Advanced FCBD®Style instructors. You’ll get a break down of each movement with specific technique instruction.
Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Sat, Aug 10, 2024 7:00 AM - Sun, Aug 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Soest Germany (map)
In the Teacher Training intensive, you will learn the specific format that Carolena recommends for the instruction of FCBD®Style movements and experience teaching movements to your peers.
Ask Carolena August 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Mapping Your Success Part 7 - Turns, Embellishments & Specialties, Floorwork
In this class we dive into the luscious slow turns of FCBD®Style, clarifying the arms and hands. Also explains the evolutions in the classification of the Embellishments / Specialties family. Creating a drill that puts everything together in a comprehensive way while exploring the relationships of these remarkable steps.
Ask Carolena September 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Mapping Your Success Part 8 - Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Family
Join Liz for the final class of this series as you explore the Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) family. See how this alternative name helps you to better understand the action in the body. After completing this series with a strong drill, you’ll emerge with more confidence and expertise.
Ask Carolena October 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Ask Carolena November 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Ask Carolena December 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Dancing in Flow With Music of Morocco
Welcome to a special Dancing in Flow class using the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Morocco!
Grab your zils and let's take a journey together!
Ask Carolena April 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Mapping Your Success Part 2 - Shimmy Family
LIVE Sunday April 7th at 10am Pacific!
Recording will be available immediately following the livestream.
Liz introduces this foundational Shimmy family, updated technique highlights, variations, and why it moved on the newly updated flowchart. Get ready for a challenging drill featuring the seven steps and variations in this exciting family.
JOIN THE LIVE CLASS HERE
From Concept to Stage: The Art of Solo Creation
Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into the art of crafting a FCBD®Style solo with the incredibly talented Devi Mamak. Devi will share her insights, tips, and creative process for designing captivating solo performances. From finding inspiration to selecting music, movements and costuming, Devi’s expertise and background in dance, music and solo creation will motivate you to take the big leap for your next performance.
Ask Carolena March 2024
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Mapping Your Success Part 1 - Figure 8 (Taxeem) and Variations
This class starts with a warm-up and delves into how to use the flowchart to map your success. We begin with the foundational Figure 8 (Taxeem) family, technique highlights, variations, and why it moved on the flowchart. Join Liz for creative drills that reveal the power you feel when combining these steps.
The Glue That Holds It All Together Livestream
The 200%ATS Festival and FcbdU PRESENT:
The Glue That Holds It All Together
An Introduction to FCBD®️ Principles and Concepts with Alina Paredes
⭐LIVE Sunday February 25th!⭐
FatChanceBellyDance University is excited to sponsor this workshop from the 200% ATS Festival happening in Monfalcone, Italy!
This event will be LIVESTREAMED on FcbdU via ZOOM on Sunday February 25th at 10:30 - 12:30 CET (Central European Time)
Access the Livestream HERE
** Recording will be available until March 1, 2024
‼️‼️FCBDU Members: Access to this special event is our gift to you and included in your membership to FCBDU!
Not a member? Register and purchase the workshop through the 200% registration page HERE
** WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION **
The Glue That Holds It All Together
with Alina Paredes (online+in person) OPEN level
A profound exploration of some of the core principles of our style that can change your dance, your teaching and overall perspective of the Style.
These are what distinguish FCBD® from other dance styles. These concepts characterize our dance form and give it shape, breath and length.
New & Live Podcast: Embodying Emotions
Join Host DeAnna Freeman and GUESTS: Daniela and Elena of Calaneya Dance Academy
In this exciting NEW Podcast Episode:
Embodying Emotions: Navigating the Dance Studio with Emotional Intelligence
This is a short introduction to how emotions can impact your actual dance technique and performance.
Listen in as they discuss points such as:
* Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Dance
* Recognizing and Managing Emotions in the Dance Studio
* Building Empathy and Connection Through Movement
* Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Dancers
NOT TO BE MISSED! Make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel and have Subscription notifications on, so you can tune in the LIVE Session.
Live Q&A with Lenka - Rebuild Your Posture From The Inside Out
Get all your questions answered on this amazing Master Class series directly by the instructor.
Ask Carolena January 2024 - Member Exclusive LIVE Session
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
The Importance Of Posture Vlogcast!
Exciting News! Join us for our FIRST-EVER "vlogcast" on the importance of posture, streaming exclusively on our YouTube channel!
What's in store? Dive deep into the world of posture, explore dance posture, and more!
We're thrilled to introduce Lenka's groundbreaking Advanced Masterclass: "Rebuild Your Posture From the Inside Out"!
Save the date and get ready to geek out with us! Tune in our YouTube Channel on January 6th at 10am Pacific Time, for insightful discussions, expert tips, and an exclusive sneak peek into the world of posture "perfection"!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel now so you don't miss a single moment of this posture-packed vlogcast!
Ask Carolena December 2023 - Member Exclusive LIVE Session
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
Ask Carolena November 2023 - Member Exclusive LIVE Session
LIVE at 10am pacific - Members only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Log In your FcbdU Account and access the event HERE
EXIMO
EXIMO - Online FCBD®Style Show hosted by FatChanceBellyDance University
Release, Introspection, Contemplate, Embrace the Darkness within.
October 28th 2023
More details coming soon!
Q&A Coaching Session #2 with Taisa
2nd LIVE Q&A with Taisa for her “How to Stage Your Group Performance” Lessons 4-6
Q&A Coaching Session #1 with Taisa
1st LIVE Q&A with Taisa for her “How to Stage Your Group Performance” Lessons 1-3
Ask Carolena - Subscriber Exclusive LIVE Session!
LIVE at 10am pacific - Subscriber only event
Live, Monthly session with the creatrix of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FCBD® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’s here for our Community!
Access the class HERE
Welcome Your NEW Instructor - Taisa Jah Surya!
We want you to know all about Taisa and the EXCITING, new courses she's bringing to FcbdU!
Join us for a LIVE Interview where she will be telling us about herself and revealing details about her special offerings from which every FatChanceBellyDance®Style Dancer can benefit.
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 24th! The interview will start at 10am Pacific time on our YouTube channel.
The Alabama Twister LIVE Workshop with DeAnna
The Alabama Twister is a beautiful, exciting and dramatic variation to the (Arabic) Hip Twist. This step was created by DeAnna of Devyani and part of FatChanceBellyDance Tribal Basics Volume 9: Anatomy of a Step.
In this class DeAnna will share the story behind the step, the detailed technique, plenty of drills and some fun ways to use the step in with musical phrasing.
Access to this Workshop is included with your FcbdU Subscription or available for individual purchase at only $20 US Dollars.
Live Yoga and Conditioning for Hip Twists
June is all about the (Arabic) Hip Twist at FcbdU! This class is a MUST if you want more range of motion in your twists, stronger isolation in your hips AND a more flexible low back without pain.
In this class DeAnna will guide you through a variety of strength and flexibility exercises designed with the (Arabic) Hip Twist in mind.
You'll need a block and a blanket for this practice.
Access is included with your FcbdU Subscription or available for individual purchase!
Dance Your Yoga
Get in the flow with this breath and music focused yoga flow class.
In this fun, all levels class, DeAnna will guide you through a short series of postures and then give you the opportunity to "dance" your way through the flow with your breath and music tempo as your guide.
We'll repeat with a few different series of postures and songs.
This is a great class to get out of your head and into your body!
Access the class HERE
Main and Popular Music and Dances of Morocco and the Regions they Derive
Nawarra's back for her second workshop on FCBDU.com and this time we are debuting a whole new experience for you!
For this class, we’re hosting a live broadcast. This means the class will stream as a live event just like all our live classes, but has been previously recorded for your audio/video pleasure.
Then for a really cool experience, we'll join a Zoom Q&A session live with Nawarra!
So what will we learn?
After learning a little about Morocco as a country in her last workshop, this workshop will bring you into Chaaibi moves, Expressive, Fun Energetic with a strength and groundedness versus Shikkatt who Stays Warriors through their singing voices, expressing strong views in life and Politics.
We love Nawarra's passion, joy to share her culture and answer all our questions with an open heart.
Join us for more fun and fascinating learning with Nawarra!
Included in your subscription or you can purchase individually with lifetime access:
https://courses.fcbdu.com/p/popularmusicanddancesofmorocco
Sculpt Your WaterPot
From feet to hands, this workshop is everything you need to feel confident and beautiful in your Waterpot!
We'll begin this workshop with a specially designed warm up. Detailed technique will look at all aspects of this step including foot and arm placement, timing, turning and the cue. Plenty of fun drills will help reinforce new muscle memory and give you some great ideas for musicality and phrasing.
Access the class HERE
Shoulder Mobility to Unlock Stronger Undulations
Gentle Conditioning for Healthy Shoulders
What does shoulder positioning and flexibility have to do with creating more isolation and undulation in our spine? How can safely improving shoulder range of motion limit our "swimming arms" in bodywaves? FEEL the difference and experience the before and after this through gentle and healthy conditioning class!
You'll need two blocks and a strap or towel (even a hip scarf will work).
Access the class HERE
Refresh and Renew
Yin and Restorative Yoga to harness the energy of Spring
Spring brings a sense of renewal, awakening and peace. In this practice we'll tune into those energies within us be exploring breath, gentle movement and restorative yoga that will leave you feeling ready to break out of your winter blues cocoon.
You'll need two pillows or blocks and a strap or towel for this practice.
Access the class HERE
Ask Carolena - Subscriber Exclusive!
LIVE at 10am pacific - Subscriber only event
Live, Monthly Q&A session with th creator of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FatChanceBellyDance® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’ll be there for you, for us, for our Community.
Access the class HERE
Feel the Earth: Self-Care and Dance Drills
Celebrate Spring!
We take for granted that our feet just naturally do what we want them to.
But how does every day life, shoes, hip and even shoulder mobility issues impact our feet?
How does this in turn impact our shimmies?
In this class, we’ll gain a stronger awareness and more vitality in our feet with myofascial release, gentle stretches, ankle strengthening and mind/body awareness exercises. Then we’ll utilize this connection to Earth energy with flat footed slow and fast dance drills to feel the impact that self-care has on our technique.
A nice cool down will leave you feeling like you are walking on clouds.
You'll need a tennis ball or myofascial release or Lacrosse ball, a block and a strap or towel for this practice.
Included in your subscription or can be purchased with lifetime access for $20.
Recording will be available in our course library directly following.
Mazin-Inspired Shimmy Combination Workshop
Live Saturday March 18th at 9am PT
Join Liz for a super fun and “bombdiggity” workshop that will leave you energized, grounded and feeling oh so good!!
The Mazin-Inspired (Ghawazee) Shimmy always gets the dancers AND the crowd excited! Its your opportunity to let your hips go and let those tassels fly!
But what exactly is the technique? What are the arms doing? What are the rules of the combination?
The workshop is the answer to learn all the important details. Liz will guide you through a warm up, challenge you with detailed technique, school you on suitable steps to include in the combination or fades and give you tips on musicality! All of this along with plenty of drills and plenty of fun!
Leave this workshop excited about the possibilities of bringing this jewel from practice to the stage.
Included in your monthly subscription or can be purchased individually for lifetime access.
Access the class HERE
Essential Hip Therapeutics for Bellydancers
Cross training is essential. Especially for any repetitive physical activity. As bellydancers, we focus a lot of our training on relaxing our core and hips to create supple and bouncy movements. But how often do you work on hip stability, strength and active flexibility? These necessary training components are what will not only help your body feel amazing and improve technique and ease in your dance, but will prevent injury and keep you dancing for many years to come!
Join DeAnna for this 60 minute session of simple therapeutic hip healthy exercises designed to compliment your FatChanceBellyDance®Style dance training.
You'll need a towel and a yoga mat or other comfortable floor space.
Access the class HERE
Zoom and Zils - A Very Special Ask Carolena - Subscriber Exclusive!
LIVE at 10am pacific - Subscriber only event
Join Carolena, creator of FatChanceBellyDance®Style for a very special edition of Ask Carolena!
This month we'll have a community Zoom session for our subscribers with a focus on Zils!
Bring your favorite pair of finger cymbals and supplies let's start out with some Zil care:
Changing elastic - you'll need some fresh elastic, small safety pins or thread and needle
Polishing your zils - silver or brass polish (depending on your zils) or some toothpaste and a towel
Riffing lesson and Q&A - We'll follow up our Zil care and chat with a lesson on "riffing" followed by a Q&A
As always, these sessions are full of wonderful stories, fascinating conversations and an absolute love of all things FCBD®Style!
Live, Monthly Q&A session with the creator of FatChanceBellyDance® Style to answer all your questions regarding the topics of the month’s classes and workshops at FCBD® University.
This is your opportunity to keep learning straight from the source.
Ever dreamed of being able to ask her anything you wanted after a FatChanceBellyDance® class you’ve just taken? That is a reality now!
She’ll be there for you, for us, for our Community.
Access the class HERE