The official source for FatChanceBellyDance® Style education
Uniting the World Through Dance.
Hundreds of FCBD® Style classes, official certifications and a warm global community. Dancers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.
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What brings you to FCBD®U today?
Welcome! Start with a few free classes, then follow the Level One program at your own pace.
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What is FCBD® Style?The history, the vocabulary and why it is danced around the world.Discover the style →
Fundamentals · Level OneA guided pathway through posture, the core steps and your first formations.See the program →
Find a class near youDance in person with a Certified Studio in your part of the world.Find a studio →
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General Skills comes first, then Teacher Training. Together they let you register as a Certified Studio.
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General SkillsThe first certification, offered as scheduled live trainings, online via Zoom and in person.Upcoming dates →
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Meet the instructorsLearn from FCBD® Style teachers from around the world.Our instructors →
Festivals, workshops and haflas around the world, all speaking the same dance language.
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Everything in one place
Learn, train, connect and shop
Class libraryHundreds of classes, from your first posture class to advanced formations.Browse classes →
Free trialTry a selection of classes before you join.Start free →
New releasesThe newest classes, added often.See what is new →
Programs by levelLevel One, Two and Three pathways, one step at a time.Start a program →
CertificationsGeneral Skills, Teacher Training and continuing education.Upcoming trainings →
InstructorsMeet the FCBD® Style teachers behind the classes.Meet them →
Global eventsFestivals, workshops and haflas around the world.See events →
Certified StudiosDance in person with a certified teacher.Find a studio →
VocabularyEvery step, searchable by level, tempo and family.Explore steps →
PodcastConversations from the FCBD® community, on YouTube and Spotify.Listen →
ArticlesGuides and stories about FCBD® Style.Read articles →
MerchandiseTees, tanks, stickers and more with the FCBD®U logo.Visit the shop →
Official certifications
Ready to teach? Here is the path.
Membership classes are great preparation. The certifications themselves are scheduled live trainings.
“There was a time in history, a long time ago, when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips was considered so beautiful that they set it to music and made a dance out of it.”
A shared language
Wherever you go, you can join the circle.
FCBD® Style is built on a shared movement vocabulary and an improvisational structure, so there is no choreography to memorize. Dance at home, drop into a studio in another country or meet new friends at a festival: the steps are familiar and the formations are clear.
What our members say
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“I have at least 2000 questions about the steps and the technique, and this university gives me the opportunity to learn.”
“There are no instructors in my country, so with FCBD®U I can fill the gaps and practice at my own pace in the comfort of my home.”
“It’s been life changing for me. Becoming a subscriber has helped me quickly transform myself into a confident belly dancer.”
“I benefited from FCBD®U not only as a student but also as a teacher. It’s the best platform we have for learning.”
“A world web opportunity to learn with a lot of amazing teachers around the world from your home.”
“FCBDU helped me a lot with my basic steps, and it’s great that we can review all classes as many times as we want.”
FCBD®U membership
Unlimited classes. One global circle.
- Hundreds of classes, from fundamentals to advanced training
- Guided programs, live classes and Ask Carolena Q&As
- Early access to workshops and discounts on certifications
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