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- Category: All
- Category: Educational
- Advanced Program Structure
- The Intermediate Program at FCBD®U
- Fundamentals is the Key to Being an Advanced Level Dancer
- Feedback: Your Path to Growth and Success
- Four Big Influences of Moroccan elements in FCBD® Style
- Musicality and Movement Build-Up
- Let’s Taq About Taqsim
- What Does It Mean To Be a Certified Studio?
- Flamenco! History, Culture and Inspirations
- Extended Puja
- What is FCBD®Style?
- The FCBD®Style A-Frame House
- What’s In a Name – an interview with Abigail Keyes
- What’s in a Name?
- It’s All Improv
- Category: Origins
- The Story Behind the Medusa: From Stillness to Flow
- Layback Origins and Technique Tips
- Tracing the Steps: The Story Behind the Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy
- Origins of the Moroccan Six Zil Pattern
- Cultural Influences Series – Morocco
- The Dragonfly Inspiration
- Origins Of The Military Zil Pattern
- Origins Of The Sunanda
- Origins of the Alabama Twister
- Origins Of The (Chico) Four Corners
- A Case of WaterPot Identity
- Resham-Ka Origins and History
- Origins of the Pivot Bump
- Origins and History of Floorwork for FCBD®Style
- Origins of the Wet Dog
- Origins of the Mazin (Ghawazee) Inspired Shimmy Combination
- Category: Resources
- Category: Technique & Tips
- Category: Updates
Library
- Floorwork: Zipper
- Floorwork: Standing Drop
- Floorwork: Mermaid Turn
- Floorwork: Knee Walk (Berber)
- Balancing (Camel) Step Trio Variations
- Reverse Shimmy
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy Duet Passing
- Partner Spins
- Sunanda Duet Combination
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy Duet Combination
- Resham-ka with Spins
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy Cross-Over
- Choo Choo Arc Arm Trio Combo
- (Chico) Four Corners Circle Up
- (Chico) Four Corners Duet Passing
- (Arabic) Do Si Do
- Push Forward and Back Duet Passing
- Push Forward and Back in a Circle
- Swivel Step Sweep Back (Egyptian Sevillana) in a Circle
- Swivel Step Sweep Back (Egyptian Sevillana) Duet Passing
- Swivel Step Sweep Back (Egyptian Sevillana)
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy 1/4 Turn Fade
- Triangle Step in a Circle
- Triangle Step Fade
- Triangle Step
- Alabama Twister
- Calibrated Spins
- Doubleback and Half Turn
- Wet Dog
- (Arabic) Orbit
- Water Pot
- (Arabic) 1 2 3
- Sahra Turn Duet Passing
- Wrap Around Duet Passing
- Barrel Turn Trio Circling
- Barrel Turn Duet Passing
- Balancing (Camel) Step Duet Passing
- Slow Diagonal Fade
- Wrap Around Drop
- Strong Arm and Variations
- Medusa Version Two
- Sahra Turn
- Barrel Turn
- Wrap Around Turn
- Floorwork
- Bodywave Level Drop
- Figure 8 (Taxeem) Level Drop
- Layback
- Flutter
- Belly Roll
- Headslide
- Dragonfly
- Triple Swivel (Egyptian)
- Roundhouse
- (Arabic) Double Turn
- Push Forward and Back
- Medusa Version One
- Balancing Step with Turn (Loco Camel)
- The Rainbow
- Pulse Turn
- (Arabic) Hip Twist Flourish in a Circle
- (Arabic) Hip Twist Flourish in a Fade
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy with Arms and Turn in a Circle
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy with Arms and Turn in a Circle (RUNSWAAT/ASWAAT)
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy with Arms and Turn (RUNSWAAT/ASWAAT) in a Fade
- Swivel Step (Egyptian) Full Turn
- Resham-Ka
- Sunanda
- Mazin-Inspired (Ghawazee) Shimmy Combo
- Shoulder Shimmy Hip Drop Combo
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy with Arms and Turn (RUNSWAAT/ASWAAT)
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy
- Up2 Down3
- Choo Choo Arc Arm
- Single Bump Half Turn
- (Arabic) Hip Twist Half Turn
- (Arabic) Hip Twist with Flourish
- Ribcage Rotation
- Reverse Figure 8 (Taxeem)
- Torso Twist Half and Three Point Turn
- Circle Step Half and Three Point Turn
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy 1/2 Turn
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy 1/4 Turn
- Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy with Arms and Turn (TSWAAT/FABSWAAT)
- (Arabic) Hip Twist
- Walking Figure 8 (Taxeem)
- Walking Bodywave
- Balancing Step (Camel Walk)
- Box Step and with Turn
- (Chico) Four Corners
- Double Bump
- Single Bump
- Reach and Sit
- Shimmy
- Pivot Bump/ Choo Choo
- Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic)
- Swivel Step (Egyptian)
- Reverse Turn
- Corkscrew Turn
- Propeller Turn
- Circle Step
- Torso Twist
- Deep Bodywave
- Bodywave
- Arm Undulations
- Wrist Rotation (Hand Floreo)
- Figure 8 (Taxeem)
Classes
- Dueling Duet Diaries
- Balancing Step (Camel Walk)
- Earth and Venus: Explore the (Arabic) Orbit
- Breath and Meditation for Gratitude
- Deep Bodywaves and Laybacks
- Alabama Twister
- Chico Four Corners Duet Passing
- Chico Four Corners Circle Up
- Chico Four Corners
- Experience the Dragonfly
- Flutters: Find Your Inner Magic
- Bellyroll Like a Pro
- Floorwork Part Five: Wrap Around Drop
- Floorwork Part Two: Mermaid Turns
- Floorwork Part Three: Knee Walks
- Floorwork Part Four: Zippers
- Arms and Hands
- Choo Choo Arc Arm Trio Combo
- Choo Choo Arc Arm
- Double Bump
- Any Way You Spin It: Calibrated Spins Workshop
- Barrel Turn Workshop
- Do Si Do Duet Combination
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Two - Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy and Forward and Back (Turkish) Shimmy with Arms and Turn
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Twelve - Headslide and Reverse Figure 8 (Taxeem)
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Three - Reach and Sit and Chorus Concepts
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Ten - Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy and Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Shimmy with Arms and Turn Variations
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Six - Balancing Step (Camel Walk)
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Seven - Double Bump, Single Bump and Single Bump Half Turn
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part One - Walking Figure 8 (Taxeem), Walking Bodywave and Reverse Turn
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Nine - Up2Down3 and Military Zil Pattern
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Four - Propeller and Corkscrew Turns
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Five - (Arabic) Hip Twist and Half Turn
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Eleven - Mazin (Ghawazee) Inspired Shimmy Combo and Shoulder Shimmy Hip Drop Combo
- FCBD® Style Intermediate: Part Eight - Ribcage Rotation and Arc Arm Combination
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part Two - Duets, Arm Undulations and Swivel Step (Egyptian)
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part Three - Zils and Part Two Review
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part Six - Circle Step, Shimmy and Quartet Formation
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part One - Gratitude, Posture, Figure 8 (Taxeem), Wrist Rotations (Hand Floreo) and 4 basic steps
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part Five - Torso Twist, Pivot Bump and Choo Choo
- FCBD®Style Fundamentals: Part Four - Trios, Bodywave and Rhythmic Undulation (Arabic) Step
- Crazy 8s: Part Two - Mazin (Ghawazee) Inspired Shimmy Combo
- Crazy 8s: Part Seven - Sunanda
- Crazy 8s: Part Four - Triple Swivel Step (Egyptian)
- Crazy 8s: Part Eight - WaterPot
- Teaching Classes
- Introduction to Morocco as a Country
- Sculpt and Refine Your Arms
- Swivel Step (Basic Egyptian)
- Figure 8 (Taxeem) Workshop
- Textile Bra Tutorial
- Skirts
- Pantaloons
- Arm Undulations
- Arm Undulations
- Headdress Tutorial
- Lock In Your Transitions: Part One
- Cholis
- Surviving Performances in the Wild
- From Stem to Clip
- The Ins, Outs, and Arounds of Troupe Direction
- Draping & Swagging Textiles
- Dance Shoes
- Flow with Yuri
- Double Turn
- Swivel Step Sweep Back (Egyptian Sevillana)
- Pulse Turn
- Rainbow
- Making a Mirror Panel Belt
- Hair Gardens
- Tying the Knot
- Picky Technique - Figure 8/Torso Rotation
- Adhesives
- Single Bump
- Pat Your Head and Rub Your Tummy: Part One
- Prepping Jewelry to Wear & Last!
- Focus on Figure 8 (Taxeem)
- Reverse Turn
- History of Coins
- Box Step
- Cleaning Jewelry
- Game Face!
- Costuming Informing Our Music Choices
- See the Wheel, Be the Wheel
- Picky Technique - Hands and Feet
- Common Indian Jewelry in Our Costumes
- Balancing Step with Turn (Loco Camel)
- Tempo and Timing
- Formation of One Part 2
- Bracelets and Rings
- Floorwork Part One: Introduction to Floorwork
- Floorwork Part One: Introduction
- Introduction to Silver
- Torso Twist and Turns
- Quick Tassel Making
- RUNSWAAT (ASWAAT)
- Push Forward and Back
- Common Themes in Our Costuming
- Crazy 8s: Part One - Shoulder Shimmy Hip Drop
- Quick Dyeing Techniques
- Dressing For Your Shape
- Textile Headbands
- Pivot Bump/ Choo Choo
- All About Assuit
- Skirt Tucking
- Bra Making Workshop
- Triangle Step
- Repairing Medallions
- Moving Sculptures
- Picky Technique - Musicality
- Propeller and Corkscrew Turns
- Jewelry
- Medusa 1 & 2
- Storage
- Circle Step and Turns
- Circle Step and Turns
- Belt Base Tutorial
- RESIST!
- Simple Beading Techniques
- Deep Dive Series
- Deep Dive Series
- Makeup Setting Techniques
- Formation of One
- Spirals and Tops
- Working With Chain
- Finding Unity in Personal Aesthetic
- Strong Arm and (Arabic) Orbit with Anita
- Features to Be Emphasized
- Yoga for Dancers
- Flowchart Challenge: Part One - Slow Turns and Shimmy Family
- Relax and Restore Yoga
- How to Make a Medallion Belt
- I Bloody Love My Zils
- Tassels
- Classic FCBD®Style Makeup
- Creating Flower Headpieces
- Drill with Megha!
- Retrain Your Brain
- Turkoman Buttons
- Floreos! Floreos! Floreos!
- Creating a Well-Rounded Personal Practice
- Dancing in Flow with Carolena - Flow #1
- FCBD®U Membership
- Anatomy of Dance Posture
- Gratitude
- Picky Technique - Transitions
- Cross Training for FCBD® Style: Part One - Lower Body Focus
- FCBD®Style Headdress Tutorial with Carolena
- Makeup and Costuming
- History of FCBD® Style