Akula Tribal Bellydance - Class Format FCBD Level 1 & 2

Akula Tribal Bellydance - American Tribal Style Bellydance (ATS) - FCBD Sister Studios

"That somebody has the vision to put a few steps together and make a dance out of it, there is already a certain power implanted. My job is much easier, it`s just to put a light in it." ~ Mikhail Baryshnikov

*Carolena performing some beautiful floorwork.

CLASS FORMAT

6 week Fundamentals (level 1)

12 week Tribal Combinations (level 2)

Dance Fundamentals (FCBD format level 1)

Week One

Posture

Prayer

Taxeem

Hand Floreo

4 Basic Steps (Shimmy, Egyptian, Arabic, Pivot/Choo-choo) with simple cues and transitions.

Week Two

Arm Undulations

Egyptian Step

Formations for Leading and Following

You will need your own zils (finger cymbals) for Week Three*

Week Three

Zils

Review formations with all steps

Week Four

Bodywave

Arabic Step

Review formations with all steps

Week Five

Torso Twist

Pivot Bump/Choo Choo w/arm 1 and arm 2

Review formations with all steps

Week Six

Circle Step

Shimmy Step

Review formations with all steps

*zils and other supplies are available for purchase at the FCBD store or from your teacher.

Tribal Combinations (FCBD format level 2)

(Level One Fundamentals recommended before taking this class. Basic steps covered in Level 1 are not covered in Level 2)

Week One

Walking Taxeem

Walking Bodywave

Reverse Turn

Review/drill formations

Week Two

Turkish Shimmy

-w/arms and turn

Review/drill formations

Week Three

Chorus

Reach and Sit

Review/drill formations

Week Four

Propeller Turn

Corkscrew Turn