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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
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Tribal Basics Vol. 2; Make-up & Costume
The basic elements of stage make-up, traditional costuming techniques and
the wisdom of folklore are reflected in the distinct FatChance style. Detailed instruction in the art of make-up and costume for American Tribal Style. Recommenced by Alexandria, 1995 Bellydancer of the year. 1 hour.
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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
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Tribal Basics Vol. 4; Advanced Workshop
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! 75 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
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Tribal Basics Vol. 5; Cues & Transitions
Follow through a series of drills linking steps together using transitions and explore a system of non-verbal cues to communicate with your fellow dancers. Essential when you are ready to dance with others! Includes a group demonstration and performance by FCBD. 75 minutes
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Tribal Basics Vol. 6; Improvisational Choreography
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. 65 minutes.
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Tribal Basics Vol. 7; Creative Steps & Combinations
In celebration of the exclusive partnership of FCBD and Devyani 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.
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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.
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Devotion- New from FCBD!!!
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.
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Tattooed One
This first performance video by FatChanceBellyDande 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.
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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 by FatChance from 1993-94. Detailed playlist enclosed. 1hr 40 minutes.
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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.
2 hrs 2 mins.
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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! 1hr 20 minutes.
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