Certification Courses for FCBD®Style
Unlock a deeper understanding of FatChanceBellyDance®Style through our Certification Courses, designed for dancers looking to refine their technique and elevate their skills. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an instructor, certification offers a structured path to excellence, allowing you to immerse yourself in FCBD®Style.
Gain access to expert guidance, build confidence, and join a global community of certified dancers who share a commitment to preserving and sharing this dynamic dance form. By becoming certified, you'll enhance your ability to communicate, collaborate, and inspire through the powerful language of dance.
General Skills for FCBD®Style
Prerequisite: We recommend at least two years minimum experience prior to taking General Skills for FCBD®Style
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.
In-Person General Skills
Our in-person General Skills is a 20 hour training that includes movement instruction, lectures on the history and cultural context of FCBD®Style, a detailed training manual, homework and quizzes to enhance your learning.
Students must complete all hours to receive their certification.
Online General Skills
Our online General Skills is a 30 hour live-stream (Zoom) training that is limited to 20 participants.
This extended format includes movement instruction, lectures on the history and cultural context of FCBD®Style, a detailed training manual, homework and quizzes to enhance your learning and a final exam.
Students must complete all hours and pass the final exam to receive their certification.
For a full list of upcoming training events, please visit our Certification Events page.
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Teacher Training for FCBD®Style
Prerequisite: Completion and Certification of General Skills for FCBD®Style
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.
This course serves as an introduction to teaching FCBD®Style and is a pre-requisite to apply for Advanced Teacher Training.
In-Person Teacher Training
Our in-person Teacher Training is a 10 hour training that includes an introductory lecture by Carolena, instruction on how to present the concept of FCBD®Style, verbal instruction, physical cuing, assessing students needs, answering common questions, structuring a class, and troubleshooting.
Students will be required to teach a step in our movement vocabulary and will receive feedback from peers and the instructor team.
Students must attend all 10 hours to be eligible for certification.
Online Teacher Training
Our online Teacher Training is a 20 hour live-stream (Zoom) training that is limited to 20 participants based on an application process.
The extended format includes an introductory lecture by Carolena, instruction on how to present the concept of FCBD®Style, verbal instruction, physical cuing, assessing students needs, answering common questions, structuring a class, and troubleshooting.
Students will be required to teach a step in our movement vocabulary and will receive feedback from peers and the instructor team.
Students must attend all 20 hours to be eligible for certification and submit a final exam project to be eligible for certification status.
For a full list of upcoming training events, please visit our Certification Events page.
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Technique for Teachers
Prerequisite: We recommend at least two years minimum teaching experience after taking Teacher Training for FCBD®Style
FCBD®Style has grown into a global phenomenon with an impressive expansion of the number of certified FCBD®Style teachers. The Technique for Teachers Certification Course is a NEW opportunity to ensure that we are all sharing the same high-quality instruction at our studio. In this course for Teacher Training graduates, Carolena will assess each teacher’s technique, provide feedback, and offer corrections to ensure that all of our students worldwide are receiving consistent instruction.
Each day will consist of a detailed breakdown of two core moves from the FCBD®Style vocabulary followed by chorus drills. Each participant will have an opportunity to lead a two-song drill and receive feedback on their movement technique. We’ll have plenty of time for questions and answers, and bonus drills as well.
Steps to be broken down and drilled include:
Day 1: Shimmy Family • Taxeem
Day 2: Egyptian Family and Spins • Turns
Day 3: Arabic Family • Body Waves
Day 4: Pivot Bump Family • Circle Step and Torso Twist
Advanced Teacher Training
Prerequisite: Applicants to the Advanced Teacher Training program must be General Skills and Teacher Training certified. We recommend at least three years minimum FCBD®Style teaching experience before applying for Advanced Teacher Training.
Are you ready to step up as an advanced teacher in the captivating world of FatChanceBellyDance®Style? How about diving into an exhilarating journey of intensive training, honing advanced teaching skills, and receiving personalized feedback? Ever dreamt of taking your FCBD® practice and teaching to that coveted “next level"?
Enter the realm of possibility with Carolena Nericcio and the dynamic team at FatChanceBellyDance® as they unveil the Advanced Teacher Training program, exclusively tailored for those holding Certified Studio Status.
Within the framework of the Advanced Teacher Training, participants will engage with a diverse set of advanced teaching skills. These encompass the mastery of classroom management, the adeptness of instructing across multiple proficiency levels, the art of curating comprehensive classroom and workshop curricula, the finesse of delivering precise corrections and adjustments, an introduction to the principles of trauma-informed teaching, the collaborative dynamics of co-teaching alongside fellow educators, and a selection of other advanced-level pedagogical techniques, all intricately designed to enhance one's efficacy in FCBD® instruction.
This is not a pass/fail course. You will be given daily feedback and be expected to incorporate this feedback into your subsequent training so that by the end you will be eligible for graduation.
Students that are interested in Advanced Teacher Training will be required to apply prior to acceptance into the program.
Visit our Certification Events page for a complete listing of all our upcoming events
If you are interested in hosting General Skills and/or Teacher Training please contact certifiedstudio@fcbdU.com
The only approved FCBD® certification programs are as follows:
General Skills, Teacher Training, Technique for Teachers, and Advanced Teacher Training
All certification programs are taught by Carolena Nericcio and FCCE Teachers