Fusion Belly Dance
$60.00 4 Wk Monthly Series, $20.00 Drop-In
What is Fusion Belly Dance?
Beginner Fusion Lv 1Taught by Brooke
Mondays 7:45-8:45pm Studio B
Int/Adv Fusion Lv 2 Taught by Katherine
Thursdays 7:45-8:45pm Studio B
ATS Group Improvisational Belly Dance Open Level
Taught by Kae Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm Studio C
(This 90 min class is a $25.00 drop-in or $80/month)
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a modern Western form of belly dance that was created by fusing American Tribal Style belly dance and American Cabaret belly dance. Artists frequently incorporate elements from Popping, Hip Hop, ‘Egyptian’ or ‘Cabaret’ belly dance, as well as movement principles from traditional forms such as Flamenco, Kathak, Odissi, and other folkloric and classical dance styles.
“ATS Fat Chance Belly Dance Style” refers to a specific style of belly dance, also known as “FCBD Style”, which stands for “FatChanceBellyDance Style” – essentially a group improvisational dance form created by Carolena Nericcio, drawing inspiration from various folkloric dances across the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, and India.
Beginner Belly Dance Curriculum:
Body Isolations
Shoulder Rolls
Rib Cage Slides
Glute Squeeze Isolations
Rib Cage Slides
Undulations
Wrist Rolls
Rib Cage Circles
Hip Slides & Twists
Hip Drops and Lifts
Tummy Rolls
Hip Movements
Hip Twists
Horizontal Figure 8’s
Vertical Figure 8’s (Mayas & Sways)
Exterior and Interior Hip Circles
Ups
Downs
Crescents
Choo-choo’s
3/4 Ups & Downs
Traveling Moves
Basic Egyptian Step
Arabic 1: Flat Ball
Arabic 2: Flat Ball Ball Ball
Arabic 3: Forward Center Back to Front
Arabic 4: Forward Center Back Center
Semihas, Glide, Choo Choo
Arm Movements
Snake Arms
Shoulder Presses
Hand Undulations
Shimmies
Shoulder Shimmy
Freeze
Tummy Flutter
Egyptian Straight Leg
Hip Shimmy
Class Descriptions
Drop-ins are welcome if space is available!
Beginner & Int/Adv Fusion
In these classes, students will be introduced to beginner level techniques of fusion belly dance learning the foundational roots of Egyptian folkloric and Raqs Sharqi movements and then combining these techniques with a fusion of dance forms derived from different cultures and time periods including hip-hop, contemporary, and classical Indian dance styles. Introduction of props including zills, veil, and sword is also explored. No belly dance experience is required. In the Int/Adv class students begin drilling more challenging technique made up of layering different body movements while also exploring musicality and rhythm dynamics.
ATS Fat Chance Belly Dance Style
– Group improvisation:
The core feature of FCBD style is the ability to improvise together as a group, with dancers relying on visual cues and a shared understanding of movement patterns to create a cohesive performance.
– Leader and follower system:
A designated “leader” guides the movement, while other dancers follow, allowing for spontaneous variations within the choreography.
