Class Descriptions, Days, & Times

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Foundational bellydance movement and dance conditioning taught in a fun, fast-paced style with a party vibe. Develop core strength, cleaner isolations, cardio endurance, balance/coordination, and flexibility. Suitable for both new* and experienced dancers! You choose your degree of challenge.

*Those new to bellydance should start here.

This bellydance style fuses elements of Middle Eastern, North African, Turkish, Indian, and Spanish Flamenco folk dances to create an elegant tapestry of movement that projects strength and grace. Each week we dig into one slow and one fast step, exploring nuances, variations, and personal stylizations. Then we drill those steps in flow to play with transitions, step sentiment, and musicality. This session our focus will be steps from the Egyptian and Body Wave families. Finger cymbals encouraged, but not required. Open level; FatChanceBellyDance Style Fundamentals Workshop (offered twice a year), or some experience with FCBD Style is strongly recommended.

A challenging but fun class for those who want the full FCBD experience! Formations and passes; choreography and improvisational choreography; musicality and finger cymbals; advanced vocabulary and concepts; picky technique; and performance skills are explored in these ongoing topical classes. Students must be concurrently enrolled in FCBD Vocabulary Deep Dives, or have demonstrated competency in Levels 1 and 2 FCBD vocabulary. This class is required for all troupe members.

Troupe meets year-round to prepare for  scheduled and impromptu performance opportunities. Students are nurtured on an individual basis to promote growth and reach dance goals. Students must be enrolled in weekly technique classes to participate in the student troupe. Attendance during stated periods prior to performance is mandatory, and additional rehearsals may be required; participation in any performance is at the discretion of the director.

Explore new patterns and rhythms to expand your repertoire; drill for strength, speed, and clarity; have fun layering percussion over SharQui combinations and FCBD vocabulary. Accessible to all levels of learner. Beginners welcome!

Offered twice each year, this workshop covers the structure and core steps of the FCBD format. Learn or review: Gratitude meditation, FCBD posture, root step vocabulary, cuing, basic formations, beginner finger cymbal technique and patterns, and how we dance together improvisationally to create the magic that is FCBD style. Perfect for new dancers, dancers familiar with other stylizations who want to integrate FCBD vocabulary into their work, or FCBD dancers looking for a foundations refresher.

November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14

November 4, 11, 18;  December 2, 9, 16

Monday, December 21,  7:00-8:00pm

$25 per class, $40 for both Monday night classes

1 series (6 classes): $100

Any 2 series (12 classes): $180

3 series (18 classes): $250

Student Troupe (add-on): $50

*ALL-IN MEMBERSHIP*: Best value! Includes all classes and student troupe rehearsals; SharQui Pop Up Dance Party admission; 1 virtual private coaching session; and feedback on your practice videos throughout the 6-week session. $300, or 2 installments of $150 each ($150 due at time of registration, $150 due before October 1).

$10  per person at the studio

Contact us for off-site or private party rates

$60/hr ($50 for currently enrolled students)

$40/hr each for semi-private, 2 people

$30/hr each for semi-private, 3+ people

VENMO: @CynthiaD13 (please note which classes you are registering for and your name, if different from your account name)

Cash or Check at the door is accepted. To reserve your spot, drop us a line at lucky13danceandwellness@gmail.com and let us know which classes you plan to attend.