Workshops

Ever struggle to lead or read cues when dancing FatChance® Style, or find it hard to know what to do next? Be prepared to jump into the unknown and go with the flow! This workshop will focus on creative and complex combinations; looking at what it takes to smoothly transition between movements and communicate clearly as a leader. Fast and slow drills will be led for personal practice, followed by formation work to set you up for great group success. Level: Intermediate / Advanced 

Helping with balance and the beat! Just like the roots of a tree, the body’s foundation is the feet! Assisting with level changes, turns, travelling, hip work and finding the beat; foot placement can improve stability and balance, enabling you to stay grounded whilst executing movements with fluidity and speed. Discover how to bring more energy and control to your dance by moving from the feet up with practical drills, strengthening exercises, and FCBD® fast and slow technique. Bring your finger cymbals. Level: Intermediate / Advanced 

In this workshop we will delve into all that makes a performance dynamic and memorable. Designed for dancers wishing to elevate their performance side of dance, we’ll focus on the use of space, shapes and formations, commanding entrances and exits, musicality and stage presence. Level: Intermediate / Advanced 

Learn about the FCBD cafe format and how to dance in tight situations. 

Explore circular shapes in FCBD and learn how to incorporate them into your dance. 

Smooth Transitions Learn to make the moments between movements count. This workshop focuses on bringing elegance and refinement to your dance transitions, giving it a polished, educated look. 

Start off your weekend of dance with a review of the foundation steps followed by dancing in formations, changing groups often, so that everyone has an opportunity to dance with as many different people as possible.  We will end the workshop in a large chorus while groups take turns in the feature position.

Start off your weekend of dance with a review of the foundation steps followed by dancing in formations, changing groups often, so that everyone has an opportunity to dance with as many different people as possible.  We will end the workshop in a large chorus while groups take turns in the feature position.

As a cross-training 2-hour workshop, the intent is to visit techniques and aesthetic of Indian dances, classical and folkloric, to gain more body awareness, focus and precision, especially in the upper body, arms and hands. This workshop will also help FCBD® dancers create mesmerizing improvisations with intention and presence. 

We don’t yet know what Richard will teach, but we do know it will be an incredible, informative class that will help you look your best on stage and off. About 90 days before the event, we’ll send out a survey asking attendees to pick one of a variety of classes which might focus on hair, lips, eyes, cheeks, etc.