Ever struggle to lead or read cues when dancing FatChance® Style, or find it hard to know what to do next? Be prepared to jump into the unknown and go with the flow! This workshop will focus on creative and complex combinations; looking at what it takes to smoothly transition between movements and communicate clearly as a leader. Fast and slow drills will be led for personal practice, followed by formation work to set you up for great group success. Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Happy Feet
with Philippa
Helping with balance and the beat! Just like the roots of a tree, the body’s foundation is the feet! Assisting with level changes, turns, travelling, hip work and finding the beat; foot placement can improve stability and balance, enabling you to stay grounded whilst executing movements with fluidity and speed. Discover how to bring more energy and control to your dance by moving from the feet up with practical drills, strengthening exercises, and FCBD® fast and slow technique. Bring your finger cymbals. Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Powerful Performance Presentation
with Philippa
In this workshop we will delve into all that makes a performance dynamic and memorable. Designed for dancers wishing to elevate their performance side of dance, we’ll focus on the use of space, shapes and formations, commanding entrances and exits, musicality and stage presence. Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Cafe Format
with Kristine
Learn about the FCBD® cafe format and how to dance in tight situations.
Circles
with Kristine
Explore circular shapes in FCBD and learn how to incorporate them into your dance.
Go with the Flow - Smooth Transitions
with Kristine
Learn to make the moments between movements count. This workshop focuses on bringing elegance and refinement to your dance transitions, giving it a polished, educated look.
Work that Skirt - Duets!!
with Krisztina
This workshop will focus on the Work that Skirt FCBD®Style dialect as created by Krisztina. We will work with a group of fast steps in duets focusing on posture, spacing, and transitions to create dynamic duets showcasing beautiful skirtwork.
Knowledge of Level 1 Work that Skirt FCBD®Style is highly recommended.
Doumbek FUNdamentals
with Casey
Doumbek FUNdamentals is a great introduction to ensemble style belly dance percussion! Casey's fun, funky, super-friendly workshop is ideal for novice drummers and drum-curious dancers, as well as intermediate-level drummers looking to brush up on technique and add some depth to their performances. At this workshop, there’s a place for drummers of all levels to experience the joy of playing with others in a percussion ensemble!
For novice/beginners, let’s embrace some basic techniques: hand placement, percussion etiquette, dynamics, basic belly dance rhythms and how to switch them up, some simple drum notation, and more!
For advanced beginner/intermediate drummers, we’ll refresh handing technique, drill basic doumbek rhythms, then add simple yet challenging fills and riffs to play cooperatively with the ensemble. Many opportunities to play rhythm deconstructions, transitions and “call and response” patterns will be included!
Please bring an “ensemble friendly” percussion instrument: doumbek and bass doumbek preferred. (Bonus enthusiasm for anyone who brings an extra bass doumbek to share!) PS If you’re already proficient with frame drum, davul or riq, you’re welcome to bring these amazing instruments to the class in addition to your drum!