History of Fat Chance Belly Dance
In this section you will learn about the history of Fat Chance Belly Dance.
![Carolena Nericcio, Courtsey of FCBD](https://thinkspace.csu.edu.au/americantribalstylebellydance/files/2021/01/Vintage-Carolena-216x300.jpg)
This website by Carolena Nericcio, creator of Fat Chance Belly Dance and is the official website for FCBD.
This website contains information on the history of FCBD, workshops and an online shop.
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Fat Chance Belly Dance name change statement
Statement from FCBD in regards to changing the dance style name which was originally known as American Tribal Style (ATS).
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Photo courtesy Michael Mamak
Ghawazi Caravan by Devi Mamak, an Australian Belly Dancer.
Devi teaches in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales (Australia); this website provides a history of FCBD in Australia, classes and workshops and an online shop.
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Soul Dance provides a history brief history of Fat Chance Belly Dance including resources for dancers and information on other belly dance styles.
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This article provides the history of FCBD and articles on Belly Dance for the curious dancer or someone interested in learning more about Belly Dance.
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This website discusses the issues around the term ‘tribal’ amongst the Belly Dancing Communities.