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!
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
Upcoming Classes, Events and Workshops
FCBD®Style Level One: Foundations in Flow
Start your dance journey with the essentials of FCBD®Style.
Winter Showcase Performance Prep
Join DeAnna for a special class series dedicated to creating a group performance for our Winter Showcase!
Foundations in FatChanceBellyDance®Style
Step into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style!
This four-week series introduces you to the foundational movements, posture, and group formations that make this dance form so timeless and empowerin
Slow Turns in FCBD®Style — A Four-Week Series
Discover the grace, power, and drama of slow turns in FatChanceBellyDance®Style!
In this four-week series, we’ll break down the technique behind FCBD®Style’s dynamic slow turns, giving you the tools to move with confidence, balance, and artistic control.
Foundations in FatChanceBellyDance®Style
Step into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style!
This four-week series introduces you to the foundational movements, posture, and group formations that make this dance form so timeless and empowerin
The HeART of connection: A Four-Week FCBD®Style Duets Series
Dance into the dynamic experience of FCBD®Style duets!
This four-week series explores the powerful, playful, and deeply connected experience of dancing with a partner. Whether you're new to duets or looking to refine your skills, this series will strengthen your technique, sharpen your communication, and expand your confidence.
Foundations in FatChanceBellyDance®Style
Step into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style!
This four-week series introduces you to the foundational movements, posture, and group formations that make this dance form so timeless and empowerin
Shimmy Into Spring - A Five Week Series
Get ready to bring power, joy, and unstoppable energy into your dance!
This five-week shimmy series dives deep into one of the most iconic and expressive elements of FCBD®Style—the shimmy. Whether your shimmy is brand new, a little shy, or already strong and ready to level up, this series will help you find clarity, confidence, and endurance in your movement.
Foundations in FatChanceBellyDance®Style
Step into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style!
This four-week series introduces you to the foundational movements, posture, and group formations that make this dance form so timeless and empowerin
Finger Cymbals & Rhythms: A Four-Week Musicality & Technique Series
Bring your dance to life with the sound of finger cymbals!
In this four-week series, we’ll explore the art of playing zils with clarity, confidence, and musical understanding while deepening your connection to classic Middle Eastern drum rhythms commonly used in bellydance.
General Skills and Teacher Training Certifications
Takata Production presents: General Skills and Teacher Training Certifications in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Please visit their website for more information
Teacher Training Certification
SOLD OUT - Wait List Only
Become a FatChanceBellyDance® Certified Studio
General Skills Certification
SOLD OUT - Wait List Only
General Skills for FatChanceBellyDance® Certification in Portland, Oregon, USA
FCBD®Style Next Level - Flow and Connection (Add On)
Add-On to Level One.
Take your practice further and explore the artistry of FCBD®Style.
FCBD®Style Level One: Foundations in Flow
Start your dance journey with the essentials of FCBD®Style.
FUNOON DANCE CAMP - ESSAOUIRA- MOROCCO
NO INTERPRETER OR GUIDE NEEDED... COME ND VISIT MOROCCO AS SEEN FROM A NATIVE MOROCCAN BORN .
A Week of Intensive Tribal and Oriental training , This year we are going to Essaouira, a charming and Vibrant Resort Town on the Atlantic Ocean.
Alignment
Transform your dance! A FULL technique, mind AND body exploration with the goal of learning HOW , why and where in YOUR body you can make individual adjustments to feel more confident and dance with more ease, mindfulness and intention.
FCBD® Technique For Teachers Portland
Official FCBD® Technique For Teachers Certification
Fun with Foundations
This focused 4-week class is designed exclusively for dancers who have completed a 6-week FCBD®Style series with me or have a solid understanding of the foundational movements.
Beyond the Steps and Performance Prep (Foundations Add-on)
Ready to go beyond the basics and dive deeper into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style?
Beyond the Steps is an optional add-on to the Foundation series and is designed to expand your skills and bring your dancing to life with the artistry and connection that make this style so unique.
Bellydance Foundations (FCBD®Style)
Ready to shake up your routine, connect with an incredible community, and feel amazing?
Join our Foundations of FatChanceBellyDance®Style six-week series and step into the world of this mesmerizing dance form!
Perfect for beginners, this series is more than just a class—it’s a full experience designed to get you moving, feeling confident, and having fun. Each session is thoughtfully structured to ensure your mind and body feels refreshed and envigorated!
Beyond the Steps (Foundations Add-on)
Ready to go beyond the basics and dive deeper into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style?
Beyond the Steps is an optional add-on to the Foundation series and is designed to expand your skills and bring your dancing to life with the artistry and connection that make this style so unique.
Bellydance Foundations (FCBD®Style)
Ready to shake up your routine, connect with an incredible community, and feel amazing?
Join our Foundations of FatChanceBellyDance®Style six-week series and step into the world of this mesmerizing dance form!
Perfect for beginners, this series is more than just a class—it’s a full experience designed to get you moving, feeling confident, and having fun. Each session is thoughtfully structured to ensure your mind and body feels refreshed and envigorated!
Beyond the Steps (Foundations Add-on)
Ready to go beyond the basics and dive deeper into the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style?
Beyond the Steps is an optional add-on to the Foundation series and is designed to expand your skills and bring your dancing to life with the artistry and connection that make this style so unique.
Bellydance Foundations (FCBD®Style)
Ready to shake up your routine, connect with an incredible community, and feel amazing?
Join our Foundations of FatChanceBellyDance®Style six-week series and step into the world of this mesmerizing dance form!
Perfect for beginners, this series is more than just a class—it’s a full experience designed to get you moving, feeling confident, and having fun. Each session is thoughtfully structured to ensure your mind and body feels refreshed and envigorated!
Beyond Foundations of FatChanceBellydance®Style
Take your FatChanceBellyDance®Style practice to the next level in this dynamic class designed for dancers familiar with the basics and hungry for more! Dive deeper into the intricate world of FCBD®Style with intermediate variations, concepts, and techniques that will challenge and inspire you.
4 Week Beginner Bellydance
NOTE: Students in this session are eligible to join DeAnna in a student performance on Saturday December 14th.
Beyond Foundations of FatChanceBellydance®Style
Take your FatChanceBellyDance®Style practice to the next level in this dynamic class designed for dancers familiar with the basics and hungry for more! Dive deeper into the intricate world of FCBD®Style with intermediate variations, concepts, and techniques that will challenge and inspire you.
Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
In the Teacher Training intensive, you will learn the specific format that Carolena recommends for the instruction of FCBD®Style movements and experience teaching movements to your peers.
General Skills - FCBD® Style European Summer School
In General Skills, you will learn EVERY movement in the core FCBD®Style vocabulary as taught by Carolena and Advanced FCBD®Style instructors. You’ll get a break down of each movement with specific technique instruction.
(SOLD OUT) Advanced Teacher Training - FCBD® Style European Summer School
The application process is now closed.
(SOLD OUT) Technique For Teachers - FCBD® Style European Summer School
Join Carolena, DeAnna, and Kelley in-person for the Technique for Teachers in Soest, Germany! This is a part of the FCBD® Style European Summer School event 2024.
(SOLD OUT) General Skills and Teacher Training - Mexico
More information and registration coming October 2023.
Beyond Foundations of FatChanceBellydance®Style
Take your FatChanceBellyDance®Style practice to the next level in this dynamic class designed for dancers familiar with the basics and hungry for more! Dive deeper into the intricate world of FCBD®Style with intermediate variations, concepts, and techniques that will challenge and inspire you.
Shimmy Into Spring!
Shake off those rainy, winter blues with bellydance!
Whether you are brand new to dance or an advanced-level dancer, this series will be a super fun way to get moving, let loose, and get your body moving.
General Skills and Teacher Training in Nashville
Then only in-person General Skills and Teacher Training in 2023 is happening in Nashville!
Registration for General Skills opens April 1, 2023 at 7am PST/ 9am CST.
Registration for Teacher Training opens April 2, 2023 at 7 am PST/ 9am CST.
Please visit https://firephoenixbellydance.com/gs-tt for more information and registration
FatChanceBellyDance®Style Private Group Session and Performance Prep
This series is open to any 2023 student and will serve as a detailed review, plenty of drills, formations, and performance prep with an optional opportunity to perform
(SOLD OUT) General Skills Certification for FCBD®Style
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2023
The ONLY online General Skills of the year and limited to just 20 students.
Our online GS format is an extended version offering 30 hours of instruction over 10 days. (as opposed to 20 over 4 days in person). Which offers more time for individual feedback, story telling about steps and history, student and instructor led drills and more!
Join Carolena and her team of advanced instructors for Online General Skills for FCBD®Style.