SPECIAL EDITION! PERFORMANCE PREP
This session of Beyond the Steps is focused on performance preparation. Students have the opportunity to perform in the Uptown Dance Studio showcase on Saturday June 14th.
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.
In this series, you’ll explore:
✨ Formations & Group Connection: Discover how to flow seamlessly with others using cues, transitions and musicality for a group improvised performance.
✨ Finger Cymbals: Learn how to play these iconic instruments while dancing, adding rhythm and energy to your movements.
✨ Performance Preparation: Build confidence and stage presence as we guide you through the essentials of sharing your dance with an audience.
✨ Group Improvisation Techniques: Deepen your understanding of communicating nonverbally with your dance partners, creating spontaneous and synchronized magic.
This add-on is perfect for dancers who want to take their foundation skills and transform them into a complete group improvisation experience. Whether you’re dreaming of performing or just looking to deepen your connection to the dance, this series is your next step.
Discover the joy of dancing together and add Beyond the Steps to your Foundation series!
Please note you must be registered for the Foundations series in order to be eligible for this class
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.
Throughout the month, we’ll break down the essential elements that make duets shine: clear posture, decisive cueing, synchronized timing, and strong awareness of your partner’s energy and movement. We’ll explore how to maintain connection through eye gaze, body orientation, and elegant transitions that keep the dance flowing with ease.
You’ll work through classic steps and formation options, practice switching roles with clarity, and learn how to create seamless moments of shared leadership. We’ll also explore musicality, spacing, and various ways duets can showcase the magic of FatChanceBellyDance®Style.
Concepts we’ll cover include:
• Strong leader/follower communication
• Partner orientation and spacing
• Eye contact and energetic connection
• Clear transitions and role changes
• Musicality and dynamic presence
All while working with your foundational movements as well as a few duet specific combinations.
Build trust, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the improvisational conversation at the heart of FCBD®Style.
You’ll finish the series feeling connected, empowered, and ready to bring beautifully cohesive duet work into your group dancing.