Imagine this: there was a time in history, a long time ago, when the bounce and sway of a woman's hips was considered so beautiful that they set it to music and made a dance out of it..." Carolena Nericcio
Fat Chance Belly Dance® (FCBD), an American improvisational style of dance, celebrates the strength and beauty of individual and group movement. Belly dance is a powerful way to connect with your body and yourself. By appreciating all your body does for you and exploring different ways to move, you can find self acceptance, self love, and open yourself to new possibilities. Because we dance as a group, we not only connect with each other but also create something beautiful and unique together. This is a dance for everyone, whether you've danced for years or want to try something new. FCBD® is low impact, builds strength, and is interactive and fun. MOVE. PLAY. CONNECT. |
About Deenya AlisteDeenya Aliste is a certified FCBD® dance teacher. She has studied dance from modern to tap. She discovered FCBD® over 10 years ago. Her philosophy is to move your body and have fun while you do it.
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About FCBD®FCBD® style dance is an American, modern dance created by Carolena Nericcio in the 1980s.
This an earthy, grounded dance that draws from Flamenco and tribal Egyptian, Arabic, and Indian dances. It's improvisational. Similar to speaking a language, FCBD® dancers use formatted steps, cues, eye contact and musical phrasing to create a unique dance each time. It marries all of this with the isolations and fluidity that belly dance is known for. |
CLASSESClasses are held in Bozeman, MT.
In 2024, Beginning Adult Belly Dance classes run from May 30 - June 27 on Thursday nights 6:30-8pm. Register through Bozeman Parks & Recreation, under Recreation Programs, Cultural Arts, Starlite Dance Programs, FatChanceBellyDance. Intermediate classes require instructor approval to join. We'll be practicing for IndepenDANCE Community Project's annual showcase over the summer. Deenya Aliste is also available to teach workshops and private groups on FCBD® fundamentals and select props including skirt, single sword, double sword and basket. Additionally, Deenya Aliste offers embodiment and EFT workshops integrating movement and spiritual development. Contact us for more info. |