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News from FatChanceBellyDance
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Message from Carolena
Hi All,
We have a lot of events going at and around the FCBD, Inc. Studio!
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Workshops: an introduction to some new moves, singing with Ling Shien and an invitation to Observe the Creative Process.
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Our on-going, AWESOME, show at Tannourine Restaurant and, of course, Tribal Fest.
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And ... ta da!
We have found our HOME for Devotion 2011.
Please join us at the Julia Morgan Theater for one night only ... Fri 17 Jun.
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Enjoy!
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Something Old, Something New,
Something Borrowed, Something ATS
Sat 23 and 30 Apr 2-3:30pm*
Join Carolena and members of FatChanceBellyDance as we explore new steps contributed by our Sister Studios, and a few by FCBD. We'll look at the steps and combos through the "ATS fliter" and you'll understand the artistry and logic of creating a new step. *Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreo and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos. *$10 drop-in fee or class card. This class replaces L3 Drills on 23 and 30 Apr. |
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In celebration of National Dance Week, enjoy two free classes at the FatChanceBellyDance, inc. Studio
Observe the Creative Process with Carolena
Sat 23 and 30 Apr, 3:45-5pm
You are invited to witness the creative process as the audience in this interactive class. Level 4 advanced students will perform for you in a casual setting. Dancers will be challenged with a set of music and real life performance situations. Instructor will guide participating students and audience members in observing the creative process.
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Please join us for an exciting evening with FatChanceBellyDance and guest artists
Sun 1 May at Tannourine Restaurant
120 W. 25th Ave
@El Camino Real,
San Mateo, CA 94403
Dinner 6:30 pm (it's tasty!)
Show at 7:30 pm (two sets!)
$30 per person for dinner and
entertain-
ment.
Book a table: 650.638.1960
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Singing Workshop with Ling Shien
Sat 7 May, 2-4pm
Learn the choruses from the folkloric songs of Helm's recordings, thus acquiring a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern culture and musical styles.
Ling Shien will go over the rhythms and modes used in a particular song, as well as the meaning of the words and voice warm-ups for each particular song.
Since acquiring good singing skills will take time, we are expanding this singing workshop to meet once a month, stay tuned for future plans.
This class replaces Drills and Improv on Sat 7 May.
$20, drop in.
"I thought I couldn't sing but this workshop made it really fun!"
--Carolena
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Tribal Fest
19-22 May
Let's not forget the epic TRIBAL FEST held every year in scenic Sebastopol CA. FatChanceBellyDance closes the show on Sunday 22 May!
Our workshop this year is Connecting the Dots, a 3-Day Intensive:
Dot-you have technique. Dot-you have a show coming up. Dot-how do you put them together?
ATS Technique + ATS Formations alone do not make a show. Learn how everyday eye contact and facial expressions (yes, the smile!) can make or break your presentation. Learn to see yourself from the audience's perspective - it's not the same thing that you are feeling.
We'll work on entrances and exits, transitions and musicality. We'll end up with a dynamite show that is as much fun for the dancer as the audience.
Plus: a sampling of some New Moves from our Sister Studios.
Skill Level: Dancers should know the basics of Taxeem, Bodywave, Hand Floreos and Arm Undulations, Shimmy, Arabic Basic, Egyptian Basic, Pivot Bumps and Choo-choos.
What to Bring: Finger cymbals and water
What to Wear: Choli, full skirt and pantaloons or basic dance wear
Info: www.BlackSheepBellyDance.com
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Save the Date! One Night Only!
Friday 17 June 2011
FatChanceBellyDance presents Devotion: The Home Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley featuring FatChanceBellyDance, Devyani Dance Co., Rakadu Gypsy Dance, Colleena Shakti, Ghawzi Caravan, Elisabeth Strong, and live music by Helm TICKETS ON SALE 1 MAY 2011 at www.fcbd.com 
Specialty Classes with Devotion Guest Artists TBA Carolena Nericcio, Teresa Tomb, Colleena Shakti, Elizabeth Strong, Megha Gavin, Devi Mamak 13-16 Jun at the FatChance- BellyDance Studio. |
Studio Schedule Level One 6 Week Course: Dance Fundamentals (all levels) Tuesday 24 May, Friday 27 May and Saturday 28 May
Level Two 12 Week Course: Tribal Combinations (at least 6 weeks level one prerequisite)
continues with Week 7 on Tuesday 24 May, Friday 27 May and Saturday 28 May
For information about class content and requirements, please
visit our class page.
Level Three (by teacher approval after completing level one and two)
Drills/Improv Thu 7:30-9pm
Drills Sat 2-3:30pm
Level Four (by teacher approval after completing level one, two and three)
Improv Choreography 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.
Class changes and cancellations: - L3 and L4 classes are replaced with specialty classes on 23 and 30 Apr.
- We will have "open" format 17-21 May, the week before Tribal Fest. "Open format" means we are filling the week with random classes while we are waiting for the course to start again. Just come and have fun!
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All workshops and classes held at the FatChanceBellyDance Studio.
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FatChanceBellyDance Studio, Store and Resource Center
Carolena Nericcio, Director
670 South Van Ness at 18th
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.431.4322
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