2025 CERTIFICATION EVENTS
JUNE 2025 IN PORTLAND, OREGON
We’re thrilled to announce that 2025’s certification events will be held at the beautiful Studio Datura in Portland, Oregon!
TECHNIQUE FOR TEACHERS
JUNE 3rd - 6th, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN 8AM PST ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 1, 2024
Join Carolena Nericcio, Liz Malcom, and Lore Rojas for the much-anticipated Technique for Teachers event!
This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, guided by some of the most celebrated teachers in FCBD® Style.
Applications open on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
All applicants will be notified of their status within 5 business days. Once accepted, you’ll receive a registration link and can complete your enrollment.
Don’t miss this chance to refine your teaching skills and connect with a passionate community of instructors!
ABOUT TECHNIQUE FOR TEACHERS (T4T) CERTIFICATION:
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 certified FCBD®Style teachers. The Technique for Teachers Certification Course is an opportunity to ensure that we all share the same high-quality instruction at our studio. In this course for Teacher Training graduates, Carolena and a team of advanced instructors will assess each teacher’s technique, provide feedback, and offer corrections to ensure that all our students worldwide receive 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.
Total Price for Four Day, 20-hour Certification Course: $950
Discount of $100 for FCBDU Annual members OR monthly members who have held a membership for a minimum of one year
ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING
JUNE 8th - 11th, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN 8AM PST ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 1, 2024
Join Carolena Nericcio, DeAnna Freeman, and Virginia Hojas for Advanced Teacher Training—an exclusive opportunity to elevate your teaching skills to new heights!
Applications open on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Students that are accepted into this program will be notified by Sunday December 15, 2024 and must register no later than February 1, 2025.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your teaching skills and one day become one of the next advanced-level instructors!
ABOUT ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING (ATT) CERTIFICATION:
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.
Total Price for Four Day, 20-hour Certification Course: $950
Discount of $100 for FCBDU Annual members OR monthly members who have held a membership for a minimum of one year
INFORMATION FOR GENERAL SKILLS AND TEACHER TRAINING COMING IN DECEMBER!
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EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT STUDIO DATURA IN PORTLAND, OREGON USA
Known for its vibrant community and stunning atmosphere, Studio Datura offers the perfect setting for learning and connection. Imagine refining your FCBD® Style teaching skills in an inspiring space, surrounded by fellow instructors who share your passion. Join us in Portland for an unforgettable experience!