Welcome to the World of FatChanceBellydance®Style
A celebration of multiple cultures uniting through dance!
FCBD® Style Bellydance is a unique, improvisational group style of dance influenced by the beautiful folk dances of India, Africa, Middle East and Spain. Students learn the movement vocabulary along with cues and combinations to create a unique dance experience in every class and performance. The nature of this dance style allows dancers to effortlessly be present in the moment, connect with others and fall into a flow state of mind. All while gaining better body awareness, learning a new art form and feeling more confident celebrating our unique bodies!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
What you can expect:
DeAnna’s relaxed and professional teaching style allows students to elevate their skills in a safe and positive learning environment
You’ll gain an awareness of the structural, holistic and artistic elements of movement, as well as how to use the breath and subtle body energy
Classes that empower students to realize their potential by aligning the mind and body through this beautiful dance format
ALL CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED ONLINE AT FCBD®U
INTERESTED IN HOSTING DEANNA FOR A WORKSHOP?
DeAnna is currently booking workshops for 2023 and 2024. For inquires, please email deanna@pranabellydanceandyoga.com
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Advancing Your Shimmies
Layering shimmies on top of undulations, walking, fades and turns is the next level challenge after you finally find your shimmy!
This four week series is focused on Arabic Shimmy, Turkish Shimmy and all the variations!
Find better balance, more bounce in your hips and learn how to finally maintain the shimmy while traveling, fading and turning!
Movements covered, but not limited to:
Arabic Shimmy (traveling and circling up)
Arabic Shimmy with arms and turn (fade, circling and duet combo!)
Turkish Shimmy (half turn, quarter turns, fading and traveling)
Turkish Shimmy with arms and turn (and circling)
Turkish Shimmy duet variations
I'm thrilled to focus a whole month on these shimmy variations!
The class is recommended for dancers that are familiar with ATS® basic vocabulary and formations.
First four Mondays in March 7:30-8:30 at Studio Datura
$50 for all four classes
$15 drop in per class
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ATS® BellyDance - 7 week series
The beautiful, group dance style incorporates influences from World dances of Middle East, Spain, Africa and India. Through uplifted posture, layered isolations and specific technique you’ll learn the beauty and magic of this this group improvised dance!
This seven week series is designed for all levels, with a focus on the absolute beginner, and includes warm up, technique breakdown, drills, finger cymbals and formations.
$75 for the full seven week series.
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Modern Movements of ATS® - Intermediate Level
This series covers technique, combinations and drills for movements developed by Devyani Dance Company that are found on FCBD® Volumes 7. Including, but not limited to Water Pot, Double Back, Sununda and Re-Shamka. Heavily influenced by the beauty of India, this series will also include some of the stories and history of these movements as well as the music that brings these movements to life.
We’ll also combine each week’s movements into a dynamic performance quality set that will be built over the course of the four week series!
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ATS® BellyDance - All Levels
The beautiful uplifted posture, layered isolations and specific technique make this group improvised dance format a very special experience! This eight week series is designed for all levels and includes conditioning, technique breakdown, drills, finger cymbals and formations.
Bring a yoga mat! Classes begin with a yoga flow designed to bring more body awareness to the area of focus for each class.