We want you to enjoy yourself at the FCBD® Studio, please take a moment to read our advice below. We look forward to seeing you!
Our classes start promptly. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class start. Studio opens 1/2hr before each class. Come on in and shop! Studio capacity is 30 people per session, we close the classwhen there are 30 students in the studio. So...please arrive on time to secure a space!
Our classes are for adult women only (18 years and older.) For insurance purposes, children are not allowed in the studio or unattended in the store/waiting area. We do not provide childcare.
Tribal Fest week 15-19 May: regular classes will be canceled for this week but you can stop by for a private lesson with one of the FCBD® Instructors. Please send us an email with the day and time you would like and we'll get right back with you!
* Six Weeks of Dance Fundamentals Level 1 must be completed before attending this Level 2 class.
Class changes and cancellations
Tribal Fest in Sebastopol ... studio closed 15-19 May 2012
Class Fees
You are always welcome to drop in for $10 per class.
We also have Class Cards for a discounted price: 6 Classes for $48 or 12 Classes for $90. The classes on your card are not part of the series, they are simply individual classes to use whenever you want. So if you miss a class in the course, you do not lose the class from your card.
Class Cards are valid for one year from the date of purchase. You can purchase a Class Card on the day you arrive at the FCBD Studio, we accept cash and Visa/MC (no checks please.) As a bonus, when you use up your Class Card within 3 months from the date of purchase, you will receive a 10% coupon for merchandise at the FCBD® Store.
Learn to dance by drilling the basics in fun combinations. Using both slow movements and fast steps we'll get you dancing in your first class! All basic movements and group formations in a six-week cycle including posture and body awareness, zils and music. You are welcome to drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. Intro to partner and group dancing. However, you must arrive 10-15 minutes to class start. The agenda starts on Tue and repeats Fri and Sat of the same week so you can alternate days an still stay on schedule.
Dress for FCBD® dance classes: Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (just wear something comfortable). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals). You can purchase at the studio or bring your own.
Refine individual technique by drilling basic steps and their variations in creative combinations. Although open to all levels, this class is best used simultaneously with Dance Fundamentals as there are no descriptions of the basic steps. To take this class you must understand partner and group dancing (Level One, above.) Twelve-week cycle.
Dress for FCBD® dance classes: Full skirt or loose pants, hip scarf, short top or leotard (just wear something comfortable). Bare feet or dance shoes only in dance studio. You will need a pair of zils (finger cymbals). You can purchase at the studio or bring your own.
Dress is any color skirt and choli or leotard, hip shawl and pantaloons. Hair tied up off face and neck. You will need your own zils. Bring a headwrap and knee pads for specialty work.
75 minutes $10 drop-in check with a teacher about your skill level before joining this class.
Saturdays 3:45-5pm
Working in duet,trio and chorus formations, set up choreographies using the full range of movements. You must have experience in Dance Fundamentals and Tribal Combinations to join this class.
90 minutes $10 drop-in check with a teacher about your skill level before joining this class
Thursdays 7:30-9:00
First half of class is Drills, second half is using the 'Drills' steps in Improv Choreo (see above for descriptions.) This class is also Salon Prep for our student performances.* You must have experience in Dance Fundamentals and Tribal Combinations to join this class.
