We are proud to be an authorized reseller for the full line of FCBD® video series on DVD! In addition to being recognized as the main innovators of this dance form, Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance® are well known for strong technique, quality video productions and lush, visionary style. All DVDs come shrink wrapped in the original cases to ensure their authenticity
Instructional
Tribal Basics Vol. 1; Fundamentals of Dance Revised
American Tribal Style® Bellydance is elegant and graceful, celebrating the strength and beauty of the femaile form regardless of age and size. Tribal Style is largely improvisational, using simple steps and gestures in a repetitive fashion, building on the music and the music and interaction between the dancers. In this workshop: Posture and it's direct relation to movement, simple stretches, moving meditation and detailed breakdown and drill of each of the fundamental tribal dance movements and steps, followed by a review using simple combinations and transitions. DVD closes with a Performance by FCBD®
75 minutes
DVD includes these steps: Figure 8 Taxeem, Ribcage Rotation, Torso Rotation, Bodywave, Bellyroll, Arm Undulations, Basic Shimmy, Egyptian, Arabic, Pivot Bump, Choo Choo
Tribal Basics Vol. 3; Zils
Although, finger cymbals or zils are a dancer's natural accompaniment to the dance, beginning students are often confused by their relation to the music and dance steps. Learn the basics of music theory along with five basic zil patterns. Carolena's zil playing has been featured on several music CDs. Recommended by Uncle Mufafo, a popular musician of Middle Eastern rhythms
30 minutes
DVD includes these zil patterns: Alternating Right Left, Standard Right-Left-Right, Military, Baladi, Moroccan Six
Tribal Basics Vol. 4; Embellishments & Variations
NEW EDITION!
Originally released as 'Advanced Workshop', FCBD® has updated some steps and added new performance footage as well as some bonus "behind the scenes" moments from Devotion 2009. In this DVD Carolena expands your tribal dance vocabulary with embellishments, variations on steps and movements covered in Vol. 1, layering techniques and some of the signature FatChance complex steps. Excellent DVD for those who are grounded in the basic fundamentals
100 minutes
DVD includes these steps: Hand Floreos, Flutter, Head Slides, Levels, Reverse Taxeem, Deep Bodywave, Turkish Shimmy, Shoulder Shimmy, Egyptian Half Turn, Arabic 1-2-3, Arabic Hip Twist, Up2 Down3, Reach and Sit, Choo Choo Singles, Choo Choo Doubles, Choo Choo Arc, Layering, Camelwalk, Circle Step, Torso Twist, Propeller Turn, Corkscrew Turn
In Vol. 6 you will learn to combine all the information from the previous volumes into a variety of useful formations. Includes tips on using the center stage and chorus line, working with the audience and fellow dancers and changing the lead. Closes with a performance by FCBD®
In celebration of the exclusive partnership of FCBD® and Devyani Dance Company and the 20th Anniversary of the creation of ATS® by FCBD®, we present to you 20 new steps and combinations! In additon to the 20 new steps this DVD also walks you thru the Moving Meditation, Stretches, & Posture. Thorough instruction and time to drill with new music by Helm and a special performance by FCBD® and Devyani
75 minutes
DVD includes
these steps: Walking Taxeem and Walking Bodywave, Single Bump Half Turn, Sunanda, Wrap Around Turn, Egyptian Full Turn, Wet Dog! Barrel Turn, Re-shamka, Chico Four Corners, Sahra Turn, Arabic Hip Twist Flourish, Water Pot, Layback, Double Back ...with Half Turn Spins, Reverse turn, Turkish Shimmy w/Arms and Turn ...and in a Circle, Arabic Shimmy w/Arms and Turn ...and in a Fade and in a Circle, Ghawazee Shimmy Combo, Arabic Orbit.
Tribal Basics Vol. 8; FloorWork
Tribal floorwork is magical and nobody does it with the same strength and beauty that FCBD® has mastered. Learn the essentials of tribal floorwork with Carolena Nericcio, director of FatChanceBellyDance®, as she offers instruction on the moves, strength, flexibility and timing needed to execute flawless tribal floorwork! Includes a special performance with music by Helm, and a look behind the scenes at the making of 'FloorWork'
65 minutes
Aided by the FCBD® dancers, you will learn:
-the strategy of muscles and bones
-a yoga routine designed by troupe dancer & certified yoga instructor Anita Lalwani
-how to descend and rise gracefully
-level 1, a simple drop to the knees
-level 2, the berber walk and mermaid turn
-level 3, the "zipper"
-level 4, the standing drop
-the FloorWork sit up and tips for success
Tribal Basics Vol. 9; Anatomy of a Step
FatChanceBellyDance®, Devyani Dance Co., Ghawazi Caravan and Tamarind present more than 30 new steps, including some great variations & combinations based on some of the classic ATS® moves, plus all new moves created by each troupe! Learn how a step is created and what it takes to get it into the FatChanceBellyDance® ATS® lexicon. Over 1 hour of performance and behind the scenes footage add to the fun!
200 Minutes total on 2 discs... in new environmentally friendly packaging!
Disc 1:
Devi Mamak, director of Ghawazi Caravan in Australia presents: Box Step, Push Forward & Back, Egyptian Sevillana, Triangle Step, Arabic With a Double Turn, Pulse Turn, Rainbow, Loco Camel, Medusa 1 (ATS® version), Medusa 2 (Indian version)
Jennifer Nolan, director of
Tamarind in Milwaukee presents: Strong Arm & variations, Slow Diagonal Fade, Roundhouse, Dragonfly, Triple Egyptian
35 min. of behind-the-scenes footage
Disc 2:
Megha Gavin, director of Devyani Dance Co., in Alabama presents:
Turkish Shimmy 1/4 Turn Fade, Combos: Chico Circle Up, Choo-Choo Arc Arm, Sunanda Duet, Trukish Shimmy Cross-over, Wrap Around Drop, Alabama Twister
Carolena Nericcio, director of FatChanceBellyDance®
in San Francisco presents: Dueling Duets, Resham-ka Spin, Level Drop, Passing: Camel, Chico, Sahra, Wrap Around, Barrel, Turkish, Torso Twist; Arabic Flourish & Fade, Arabic Do-Si-Do
33 min. of performance footage
Exercise Routine
FCBD® WomanPower Workout with Karen Andes
Full body fitness wrapped in a fun package! Get a blend of cardio, strength training and stretching using tribal style bellydance, postures inspired by sacred Indian temple dancers and a modern take on traditional workouts for the dancer in all of us
75 minutes
Performance
Devotion ~The Harvest~
The Harvest: Bounty, abundance, gratitude, rebirth, celebration, sharing, generousity, reinventing, community, reaping what you sow, practice, disipline, achievement, dedication, coming to fruition, being close to the earth, nurturing, working together harmoniously, getting ready for the banquet... Join FatChanceBellyDance®, Devyani Dance Company, Helm, Rakadu Gypsy, Colleena Shakti & Rachel Brice as each artist brings their own interpretation to the table
79 minutes
Devotion
FCBD® presents Devotion! Under the direction of Carolena Nericcio, FatChanceBellyDance® celebrates 21 years of devotion to dance and the dedication to move forward in compassion. Guest artists: Devyani Dance Company, Teresa Tomb, Colleena Shakti, with live music by Helm
72 minutes
Tattooed One
This first performance video by FatChanceBellyDance® is now a classic. A kaleidoscope of inspiration, featuring an elaborate set, skilled musicians (including Susu Pampanin and Nancy Hall), adorned audience members and six of the original members of FCBD®
30 minutes
FatChanceBellyDance® LIVE!
A favorite at nightclubs and cafes, FCBD® has delighted audiences in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, filmmaker Julia Terr, captures the excitement and power of the dance with excerpts of live performances from 1993-94. Detailed playlist enclosed
100 minutes
Documentary Performance
20 Years Live Performance - Director's Cut
with Commentary by Carolena Nericcio
Celebrating 20 years of performance, this DVD shows the good, the bad and the unexpectded! Video clips from past performances narrated by Carolena Nericcio, director and originator of American Tribal Style®, offer revealing insight into the evolution of steps and formations and entertaining background information on some of their performances with past and present troupe members
122 minutes
FatChanceBellyDance® presents San Francisco Beledi
Behind the scenes view of the alchemical mix of rehearsals, meetings, costume fittings and inevitable setbacks as they transform into theater. Featuring interviews and candid conversations about the history and philosophy of this dance. Full performance of the show as a finale
FCBD® Headdress & Make Up Booklet- learn how to complete your ATS® look with this helpful how-to booklet*
*replaces discontinued FCBD® DVD Tribal Basics Vol. 2 Make Up
& Costume
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