Start your FCBD® Style journey with free classes to explore the art form loved by dancers worldwide, or become an FCBDU Member for unlimited access to hundreds of premium classes and exclusive content.
The Official Source for FatChanceBellyDance®Style Education
Welcome to FatChanceBellyDance® University
Whether you're new to dance or expanding your practice, FCBD®U offers unlimited access to FatChanceBellyDance® Style classes and connection to a vibrant, supportive global community, with official certification programs available for those who wish to pursue them. Dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome.
“ 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.”
Carolena Nericcio
Founder, FatChanceBellyDance®
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As an FCBD®U Member, you’ll unlock:
Unlimited access to hundreds of classes, from fundamentals to advanced training taught by master-level FCBD®U instructors
Early access to exclusive workshops, merchandise, premium content, discounts on certification programs, and special events
Enjoy member-exclusive access to special classes like Ask Carolena, instructor Q&As, and community gatherings
A Shared Language That Unites Us
The FCBD® community includes people from every continent, culture, language, and level of experience.
No matter your background or where you are in your dance journey, you are welcome.
FatChanceBellyDance®Style is based on a shared movement vocabulary that brings dancers together even if they do not speak the same language. Its improvisational structure means you do not need choreography or rehearsals.
Whether you are dancing at home, joining a studio in another country, or meeting new friends at a festival, you'll find the steps are familiar, the formations are clear, and the language of the dance is shared. Wherever you go, you can join the circle.
What Our Members Are Saying
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“A world web opportunity to learn with a lot of amazing teachers around the world from your home.”
Pamela Clarey
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“There are no instructors in my country and my knowledge is very fragmented, so with FCBD®U I can fill the gaps and practice in my own pace in comfort of my home.”
Julia Makovchik
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“I benefited from this platform because it's amazing to have all this content gathered in one place to access whenever I want and I believe this can also benefit the other dancers in the community.”
Sylmára Màtos
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“It's been life changing for me. Finding the FCBD online option and becoming a subscriber, has helped me to quickly transform myself into a confident belly dancer.
Carla Cotton
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“Your sight is the go to for FC knowledge, direction and inspiration!!”
Natalie Elzbeth
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“ I have very much benefitted! I wish every FCBD dancer would subscribe to FCBD-U!“
Stella Marroquin
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“Having been able to send a flow class to DeAnna I didn't only benefit from FCBD®U as a student but also as a teacher: I do believe it's the best platform we have for learning and for letting people know how many different teachers there are in the community. Everyone can benefit from it thanks to the huge amount of information about our dance style that they can find on it!”
Yuri Ferretti
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“Everything is in here. I can find every detail and info for every aspect that I am looking for in FCBDU, anytime. Every dancer could benefit. I can say is a great tool.”
Maria Iosif
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“At first I was curious about the steps and the aesthetics, but I stay for the therapeutic benefits and whatt I learned to better relate to other women and other people in life situations. Aside from physical discipline that improves mental well-being, it's the best combo!”
Natalia Youkovibch
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“I have at least 2000 questions about the steps and the technique, and this university gives me the oportunity to learn. I think this is a unique platform to explore this beautiful danceform and learn from the best.”
Hilde Bjørnstad
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“As I could not have regular classes because there are no FCBD Style teachers in my area, I always felt that I need to work a lot on my basic steps. FCBDU helped me a lot with this and it's great that we can rewiev all classes as many time as we want. I think this is great for any dancer!”
Christine Agostini
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“Every class, lecture, tutorial, and workshop is so important and worthy. What I appreciate the most are the yoga conditioning classes, it's the best complement to the style. “
Nora
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