DANCE & Movement CLASSES
Bellydance 1: Fatchance style® Basics
Beginner friendly!
FCBD Style® is an improvisational (choreography-free!) style of belly dance that incorporates elements of Egyptian, Indian, flamenco, and other traditional dances from around the globe. The FCBD Style® system uses a standardized “vocabulary” of dance movements with built in cues and transitions that make it possible for dancers to improvise together in set formations. Students in Level 1 learn the foundational vocabulary and posture and practice following a leader in formation.
No bellydance experience necessary. Beginners welcome!
Bellydance 2: fcbd® Intermediate
Pre-requisite required - ATS® Bellydance Level 1 and instructor permission.
This intermediate FCBD Style® class builds on the foundations of Level 1. With a much larger vocabulary of movement, Level 2 spans two 8-week sessions and covers intermediate improvisational dance skills such as leading/following and dancing with a large group (chorus). At least two sessions of Level 1 and prior discussion with instructor required for admittance.
Bellydance 3: fcbd® advanced
Pre-requisite required - ATS® Bellydance Level 2 and instructor permission.
This level 3 class includes advanced FCBD Style® steps and combinations, dialect steps, prop work, and floor work. With a strong emphasis on advanced technique in movement, formations, leading, and performance readiness, this class requires mastery of level one and two concepts as well as permission from the instructor.
functional movement & strength
It's time to cross-train!
Better movement for a better experience! In this 30-minute class, we will be focusing on how we move and ways to keep our bodies safe when participating in physically demanding activities such as aerial and dance.
Topics and activities include:
• Proper muscle recruitment and activation
• Developing and improving neuro-muscular connections
• Cross training to prevent strength imbalances
• Understanding and utilizing range of control
• Safer alternatives to common exercises
• Mobility and movement patterns
Practicing these skills on a regular basis can improve your experience and outcomes in any activity and may help prevent overuse injuries or other common physical ailments. This class is great on its own or as a warmup for more strenuous activities and is appropriate for all levels.
Because we will be using aerial fabric, please remove or cover all jewelry, do not wear any clothing with exposed zippers or buttons, and be prepared to remove your shoes.
No previous aerials experience necessary.