It’s no surprise that I like to knit. In fact, some of you have taught your sample Teacher Training segments while I was knitting. It helps me concentrate and focus. As a vegan, I eschewed wool and silk yarns many years ago, opting not to use animal products. However, I recently attended a talk on … Continue reading Carolena’s Hand Knit Legwarmers 22″ Ribbed
Imagine this: 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… American Tribal Style Bellydance is largely improvisational, using simple steps and gestures in a repetitive fashion, building … Continue reading FCBD, Inc. Tribal Basics Vol. 1 Dance Fundamentals
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ FatChanceBellyDance® Tribal Basics Vol.1 Dance Fundamentals [download] Imagine this: there was a time in history, a long time ago, when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips were considered so beautiful that they set it to music and made a dance out of it… … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.1 Dance Fundamentals [download]
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ This DVD has been discontinued, but we have made is available as a FREE streaming. Have a look at the Tribal Style Headdress and Make-up Booklet written by Carolena Nericcio. Make-up and costume are magic and transformation. Through out history, women have used this … Continue reading FCBD, Inc. Tribal Basics Vol.2 Makeup and Costume [free download]
Zils, or Finger Cymbals are an exciting element to add to the dance, but they can be difficult to master. The key to success is repetition without stress. Join Carolena for a workshop that will explain: Which zils are best for you Yin and Yang-the ergonomincs of playing your zils Feeling the pulse of the … Continue reading FCBD, Inc. Tribal Basics Vol. 3 Zils Yin and Yang
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ FatChanceBelyDance® Tribal Basics Vol.3 Zils Yin and Yang [download] Zils, or Finger Cymbals are an exciting element to add to the dance, but they can be difficult to master. The key to success is repetition without stress. Join Carolena for a workshop that will explain: … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.3 Zils Yin and Yang [download]
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ FCBD® Tribal Basics Vol.4 Embellishments and Variations [download] Released initially as Advanced Workshop, we have updated some steps. This is the perfect companion to Vol. 1 Dance Fundamentals and Vol. 7 Creative Steps and Combinations. Hand Floreos Up2 Down3 Flutter Reach and Sit Head Slides … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.4 Embellishments and Variations [download]
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ FatChancBellyDance® Tribal Basics Vol. 5 Cues and Transitions [download] Like communication without words, a well placed cue and transition can create a magical connection between the dancers, the music and the audience. With clear instruction from Carolena you’ll prepare with stretches, posture review and … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.5 Cues and Transitions [download]
Please register for an account *before* you purchase a download: https://fcbd.com/shop-home/my-account/ FatChanceBellyDance® Tribal Basics Vol. 6 Improvisational Choreography [download] Introducing the FCBD method for developing successful stage presentation. With clear instruction from Carolena, you’ll prepare with stretches, posture review and a moving meditation. Group demonstration by FCBD, several exciting classroom drills using the steps … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.6 Improvisational Choreography [download]
FatChanceBelyDance® Tribal Basics Vol.7 Creative Steps and Combinations [download] In celebration of the exclusive partnership of FatChanceBellyDance and Devyani Dance Company and the 20th Anniversary (2007) of the creation of American Tribal Style Belly Dance by FatChanceBellyDance, we present to you 20 new steps and combinations created using the standard vocabulary of steps and … Continue reading Tribal Basics Vol.7 Creative Steps and Combos [download]
FloorWork is magical. Like a trick or visual illusion, it looks so simple and yet … how do they do that?! Behind the scenes, however, the plot thickens! Strength, flexibility, and timing are the key. Carolena Nericcio, director of FatChanceBellyDance will offer instruction to make sense of the illusion. Aided by the FCBD dancers, you will … Continue reading FCBD, Inc. Tribal Basics Vol. 8 FloorWork
