FCBD Style – Formation specialities for Duet, Trio & Quartet including Rush Hour & Dueling Duets.

Formations are a fun and dynamic way to make your performance interesting and interact with your dance partner/s. As there is so much to explore, this class will go over Term 2,3 & 4 as one continuous program.

Prerequisites to joining this class:
This class is designed to progress through the full year so there are prerequisites to joining in the fun. If you need to ‘catch up’ to join in part way through the program, please discuss options with Mandylynne.
• FCBD style Level 1 fundamentals – Knowledge and competency either with me or another FCBD dance instructor (Has to be Fat Chance Belly Dance Style and you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge).
• Be up to date with the Formations content delivered to date prior to starting with the class.
This means if you want to join in term 3 you need to be competent in Level 1 Fundamentals and have done a catch up for content covered in term 2.

Now what are we doing in class for term 2, 3 and 4?
We will be covering:
• Duet Concepts and Special Rules
• Duet Passing Movements and a ‘Special Fade’
• Trio Concepts and Special Rules
• Trio Speciality formations including Fading, ‘Shell Game’ and the Diagonal Line
• Quartet Concepts and Special Rules
• Quartet Speciality formations including Fading, Dueling Duets and Rush Hour
Yes we are covering a lot this year so be prepared to lead, follow and dance.
Zils, are required for week 1 onwards. If you dont have zills, I have student and professional zills available for purchase prior to the start of the term.

STARTING friday 24th July 2026
• Term Duration: 8 weeks per term (24th July, 31st July, 7th Aug, 14th Aug, 21st Aug, 28th Aug, 4th Sept, 11th Sept)
• Cost per term: $120 for the 8 weeks
• Time: 6.10pm - 7.10pm Friday
• Class format delivery: In person at DanceSpace383 in Wollongong (NSW, Australia) as well as being streamed live online via Zoom.
What you need for class:
• Zills with the elastic checked. Many dancers also like having Zill Mufflers for class.
• x2 Tennis Balls
• A Towel
• The FCBD Flow Chart (This is a helpful tool and can be purchased from Mandylynne. It is not mandatory however we will be refering to it throughout the class)
How the Sessions are run: The live in studio class will be recorded via Zoom. Students can attend the live class either in person or via zoom . Sessions will be recorded via Zoom and Zoom recordings will be available for the duration of the term*. A special FaceBook page will be created for recordings*** and questions. If you dont have FaceBook please let me know and we can arrange other means of accessing the material.
Students who are studying via zoom are encouraged to send through dance drill footage for review.
Payment: There is two types of tickets available.
1) Pay Via Eventbrite for the term payment of $120 + Event Brite Fees for the 8 weeks.
2) The 'FREE' option is for CURRENT ENROLLED Birds of Paradise Belly Dance Students ONLY. Current Students can register for the event via Eventbrite and make the $120 payment via DD. If you are not a current enrolled student and you select this payment option THE TICKET WILL BE REFUNDED.

You acknowledge that by participating in classes that:
*Technology sometimes doesn't play nice and if the online option becomes unavailable then online students will need to catch up via the recordings. If the recordings them selves are not accessable then Mandylynne will proved recordings on the movements / concepts that were covered in the class to 'make up' for the technology error.
**By agreeing to attend the live classes, either in person or via zoom, you understand and agree that the sessions are being recorded and will be available for students to view for the duration of the term only. These recordings may be used in the future by Mandylynne for class content.
***The sharing of class videos, links and downloading content is strictly prohibited.
****You understand that dance is a physical activity and you are participating at your own risk.
*****If Mandylynne (instructor) is unable to attend class then one of the following may occur:
• Mandylynne will provide a 'make up class' either in person or via zoom.
• Mandylynne will provide recordings for students in lieu of the missed class.
• If either of the above are not avialable then Mandylyyne will provide a refund for the classe she was unable to teach.
Birds of Paradise Belly Dance Australia and Mandylynne will not accept liability for loss or damage whatsoever or however suffered by any persons as a result from following any exercises or movements from live or recorded dance classes.