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News from FatChanceBellyDance

February 2011


In This Issue
Message from Carolena
FCBD Dinner Party
Rhythm Diatribe
New Loot!
Shimmy Magazine
Studio Schedule
@Devotion - Carolena
Message from Carolena


The year is off with a bang! So many new projects and shows coming up. I hope things are well for you and that your year is sparkling with opportunity.
 
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Come see us at Tannourine Restaurant in San Mateo, it's a great show (and there's plenty of parking!)
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Two music workshops coming up: Rhythmic Diatribe with Mark and Ling Shien Bell of Helm, focusing on transitions and cadence; a Singing workshop with Ling Shien whose melodious voice graces all of the Helm/FCBD CDs.
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Lots of new loot in the store!
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Please stay in touch by visiting my personal blog where you can help me write my book and please sign up for TribalStar Galactica. We need you!

Quick Links
FatChanceBellyDance Dinner Party
with Elizabeth Strong!

Sun 6 Feb

 
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Please join us for an exciting evening

with FatChanceBellyDance, Elizabeth Strong, and more...
 

 
Location:
Tannourine Restaurant
120 W. 25th Ave @El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Time:
Dinner 6:30 pm
(it's tasty!)
Show at 7:30 pm (two sets!)

$30 per person for dinner and entertainment
to book a table: 650.638.1960
 


 
Rhythmic Diatribe Workshop with Mark and Ling Shien of Helm
Sat 19 Feb & Sat 26 Feb

CN_HELMSat 19 Feb, 2-5pm
Enhance the power of your performance with stronger endings and transitions,  Learn how to acknowledge the breaks in the music.
We will go over the cadences featured in Raqset al Sajat, you will play them on cymbals, then apply your new insight to some cadences and transitions featured in Helm Music.
*We will work on material for students to perform with Helm at Tannourine's restaurant on March 6th.

 
$35, drop in
 
This class replaces Drills and Improv
on 19 Feb.


Sat 26 Feb, 2-4pm
Singing Workshop with Ling Shien

Learn some of the Choruses for the folkloric songs of Helm's recordings, thus acquiring a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern culture and musical styles.
We will go over the rhythms and modes used in a particular song, as well as the meaning of the words, then sing voice warm ups and that song. Since acquiring good singing skills will take time, we expand this singing workshop to meet once a month, stay tuned for future plans.
$20, drop in
This class replaces Drills and Improv on 26 Feb.

Details here
 New Loot at the FCBD Shop!
 
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TribalStar Galactica Tote

Grab your tote bag, meet us at

TribalStar Galactica!

and get ready to share the love!
 
A sturdy black canvas bag, 21" wide x 14 3/4 high x 5"deep with a zipper along the top edge and a handy inside pocket.
$15

 

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Striped Leggings from Wild Card

 

Who can resist these Striped Leggings made by our friends at Wild Card? Be bold and wear them as street wear with a Rider Hoster Belt, or just a cheeky hem peeking out from under a skirt.

 

Stretchy cotton/lycra runs small so if in doubt, order a size up.

 

S, M, L, XL  $80

 

 



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Burnout Velvet Hip Shawl

 

Based on the immediate responses of the people that first see the Burn Out Shawl, this item is a must-have!

The colors range from vibrant turquoise and elegant olive-on-grey to a swirl of sunset hues on a midnight sky. Wear around your hips to dance, or over your shoulders for day wear.
 

Bet you can't eat just one!

Scarves measure approximately 63" across and 30" deep with an additional 8.5" of fringe. $25


Interview with Carolena Nericcio in Shimmy magazine!

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Grab a cup of tea and have a conversation with Carolena about one of her favorite topics, the business of belly dance.
Plus fabulous photos by Kristine Adams.

To purchase a copy of Shimmy for $8 each, visit www.shimmyspiritofdance.com
Studio Schedule*
 
NO Level 3 and 4 CLASS -  Saturday 19 February- Rhythmic Diatribe Workshop!
 
NO Level 3 and 4 CLASS -  Saturday 26 February- Singing Workshop!
Level One 6 Week Course (all levels)
 
Tuesday 15th Feb, Friday 18th Feb and Saturday 19th Feb 2011
Level Two 12 Week Course
 (at least 6 weeks level one prerequisite)

Tuesday 19 Mar, Friday 1st Apr and Saturday 2nd Apr 2011

*You can always drop in after the course has started. For information about class content and requirements, please visit our class page.After the current course ends on 4th Dec 2010, please join us for a few weeks of open format classes.

Level Three
(by teacher approval after completing level one and two)

Drills/Improv Thu 7:30-9pm
Drills Sat 2-3:30pm
Improv Sat 3:45-5pm
These classes are on-going.

Class fees are $10 drop-in, or buy a 6 class discount card for $48.
You can save a bit more with a 12 class card for $90.

All workshops and classes held at the FatChanceBellyDance Studio
FatChanceBellyDance Studio, Store and Resource Center
Carolena Nericcio, Director
670 South Van Ness at 18th
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.431.4322 | www.fcbd.com