Contact Information

Ajna Tribal is a FCBD^® performance troupe in Richmond, Virginia, under the direction of Janine Turner, a FCBD^® Sister/Partner Studio and certified FCBD^® instructor.  For information about public and private performance events, training seminars, or current classes contact information is below.

 See a listing of current classes below.

      Ajna Tribal Troupe Director: Janine Turner

Co-Directors:  Stephanie Fogner & Missy Moore 

        Email: atsajnatribal@gmail.com

2023 Class Schedule

Fat Chance Belly Dance® Donation-Based Community Classes!

Donation-based community classes are currently on hold. If you would like more information, wish to join our waitlist for future Level 1 classes, or donation based classes, you can sign up here!!!

Ajna Tribal Instructors: Missy Moore and Stephanie Fogner

Fat Chance Belly Dance® masterclass/workshop

“Lovin Our Swords”!

We are pleased to announce that Janine Turner, FCBD® Sister Studio and Ajna Tribal Director, is currently offering a sword workshop/masterclass. This workshop is a 12-week course that will guide and direct the dancer on how to improvisationally add a single sword to your FCBD® moves with power and beauty. Focus ison Classic and Modern FCBD® vocabulary and the modifications needed so that the technique of your moves are strengthened and you will be able to start your journey with sword work as a knowledgeable and skillful dancer!

Fat Chance Belly Dance® Level 1 Classes

(new session to start in Fall/Winter 2023)

Level 1 classes are taught by Ajna Tribal instructors and Troupe Director. These classes are for the new dancer, or intermediate dancer wishing to learn more of the Fat Chance Belly Dance® style through focused training, formations, costuming, performing, and other elements of the Fat Chance Belly Dance® style. Through this Level 1 class, students will receive feedback from instructors, improve their ability to lead and follow, and learn foundational movements and cues within the Level 1 vocabulary.

Level 1 classes Dates & Times:  TBD

Join the Waitlist to secure your spot in our next enrollment (Fall/Winter 2023) !!!

Location: RVA Swing  6114 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228, USA

Instructors:  Janine Turner, Stephanie Fogner, Missy Moore

Fat Chance Belly Dance® Intermediate Classes

(successful completion of Level 1 classes required)

Intermediate Student Private Classes/Rehearsal:  Sundays 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Location: RVA Swing  6114 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228, USA

Instructors:  Janine Turner, Stephanie Fogner, Missy Moore

If you would like more information, contact the instructors at: atsajnatribal@gmail.com.

Ajna Tribal Troupe Membership

Ajna Tribal Apprentice Program: This program is for the dedicated FCBD® dancer who would like to be considered for inclusion into Ajna Tribal’s professional dance troupe. You will train and perform with Ajna Tribal to see if membership in this troupe would be a good fit for you. You will be reviewed every 6 months to evaluate your progress related to technical skills, performance ability, and level of commitment to prepare you for acceptance as an Ajna Tribal troupe member. Pre-requisite: Level 1 skills, and approval of Director. For more information, contact Director at: atsajnatribal@gmail.com

Ajna Tribal Troupe Member: Open to FCBD®/ATS® dancers who have exhibited the knowledge, skills, discipline, technical accuracy, proficiency, and dedication to dance on a professional FCBD®/ATS® level. Pre-requisite: Residency as an Ajna Tribal Apprentice and approval of Director. For more information, contact Director at : atsajnatribal@gmail.com