-Friday, 4/2, 10am-12pm

Slow Technique and Combos:

All that is sinuous and sultry. Furling, unfurling, rolling and suspending.... this class focuses on movement in the slower vein, discussing nuance, presence and intent. Drills and combos.

-Friday, 4/2, 12:30-2:30pm

Choreography:

Just like it sounds, we're learning a new piece. Hooray! Movement will be presented in sentences, thoroughly broken down and drilled, while careful attention will be given to the how’s and whys and the smaller details in the dance.

Side note: When I teach a choreography class, it is my intention not to simply feed you a dance that you take home and repeat on your stage (though that’s certainly one option), but that you 1. may pick up a few movements, sentences of movements, or transitions that resonate with you, and 2. that you may gain some insight as to how I like to build a dance; that is how I see the music and illustrate it in movement.

-Saturday, 4/3, 3-5pm

Shiny New Combos:

Just a little handful of new sentences to keep in your pocket and plug in when the mood strikes. There are sentences of movement I come back to again and again, whether they turn up with variation in choreography or in improvisation. Always handy in the tool box

-Sunday, 4/4, 10am-12pm

Movement Throughways: Variations on a Theme:

This class explores setting variation and nuance through angling, stylization and travel to make some of what are considered ‘core’ or ‘basic’ movements more dynamic, more expansive and, I suppose, more useful.

-Friday, 4/2, 3-5pm

Slow Burn - Technique, Drills & Combos

Harness the power of slow, intentional movement. Through focused drills and combinations, explore micro-isolations, controlled textures, and deliciously deliberate pacing that creates maximum impact with every motion.

-Saturday, 4/3, 10am-12pm

Layer Lab:

Challenge your brain, delight your body and discover the sweet spot where complexity meets clarity as we break down the mechanics of clean, beautiful, layering.

-Saturday, 4/3, 12:30-2:30pm

4-Signature Style:

Explore creative exercises to refine your personal fusion aesthetic, expand your movement vocabulary, and dance with greater authenticity and confidence.

-Friday, 4/2, 3-5pm

Moving Sculptures: A molding of the unique dance of FCBD® Style

Exploring the unique design of some of our favorite FCBD® Style steps and beyond. Join Lacey as she shares some of her favorite slow and fast steps in this beautiful dance! We'll look at sculpting the body into these lovely movements, then set them into a moving sculpture in groups..

-Saturday, 4/3, 9am-12pm

Instructor Showcase Performance Intensive:

Gather, Weave, & Bloom! A FCBD® Style Performance Intensive with Lacey

The beauty of this Improvisational Dance form is that we can Gather anywhere in the world, not speak the same language, but be able to Weave together to create beautiful Dance in the moment and Bloom!!

And that my friends is Exactly the plan!!

Join Lacey for a 3 hour FCBD® Style Performance Intensive and perform that evening!!

We will use our Basic Fast Family of Movements as our foundation and create new and exciting transitions, shapes, and a surprise or two! The result will be a stunning showcase of this beautiful dance!

Let's Weave some Magic and Create something truly special together!

Students must have a solid understanding of our Basic Fast Steps to participate.

Students will also be required to participate in a private Facebook group to discuss details before the workshop.

-Sunday, 4/4, 10am-12pm

Vintage with a Twist: Finger Cymbals with a Modern Touch

Inspired by Hahbi Ru and other folkloric styles of the early days, join Lacey for an earthy exploration of combinations and finger cymbal patterns to put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face! Let's build confidence and our repertoire, with classic, new, and fun finger cymbal patterns and combos.

**Please bring finger cymbals

-Friday, 4/2, 10am-12pm

Gold Era Styling:

Travel back in time to the golden age of Egyptian cinema with this glamorous workshop. From the subtle and expressive, to the movie star dramatics, we’ll explore overall themes and elements that set the framework for this styling, as well as signature movements from some of the big stars during this renowned era of Raqs Sharqi.

Optional: Students can wear low dance heels, circle skirt + can bring a veil.

-Saturday, 4/3, 12:30pm-2:30pm

Shimmies, Layers & Creative Accents: Drum Solo

A challenge for the mind and body, adding well executed shimmy-layering techniques can elevate your drum solo performances and captivate audiences. Master the techniques behind various styles of shimmies and layered movements, and put them to the test is a drum solo choreography.

-Sunday, 4/4, 10am-12pm

New Shaabi & Cairo Trends

The latest techniques and movement trends from Cairo set the tone for this workshop! Over the decades, shaabi music has changed and evolved, and so has the dancing done to this music.

Today's popular dance movements tend to pack a punch, have a lot of sass... and might get you into a little bit of trouble! We'll talk about some of the differences between Pop, Shaabi, and Mahraganat music, and learn some exciting combinations to songs burning up the Egyptian music charts and club scene.

-Friday, 4/2, 12:30-2:30pm

Drum Solo Drama:

A high-energy workshop focused on sharp accents, playful personality, big moments, and clean transitions for drum solos.

-Saturday, 43, 10am-12pm

Shimmy Lab:

Strengthen your shimmies, build endurance, clean up technique, and learn how to layer them with traveling steps, arms, and accents.

-Saturday, 4/3, 12:30-2:30pm

Turkish Village Folk Dance:

Exactly like it sounds - explore and learn a traditional Turkish folk dance.