Layback Foundations and Technique
Exploring the Depth and Grace of this Signature Move
Layback Foundations and Technique
Exploring the Depth and Grace of this Signature Move
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Join the membership ›The Layback is one of the deepest and most mesmerizing body waves in FCBD®Style—a slow, powerful movement that requires careful attention to the spine and a fully prepared body.
In this class, we will break down the technique behind a safe and graceful Layback—focusing on posture, spinal extension, and muscular engagement. You’ll learn how to build strength and flexibility to support this iconic movement and explore variations, entrances, and exits to seamlessly integrate the Layback into performance. Suitable for dancers looking to deepen their technique and refine their backbend.
Guiding you through this journey is Nivetha Shree, a stunning dancer whose passion for teaching and love of Laybacks shine through in this class. Whether you’re experiencing the Layback for the first time or refining your technique, you’ll leave with deeper body awareness, improved skill, and a new appreciation for this signature movement.
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Your Instructor
Fascinated by the arts as a child, Nivetha began studying Belly dance 12 years ago, training under several renowned teachers across the world. During her training in Belly dance and Yoga, she discovered and fell deeply in love with Tribal Fusion Belly dance.
With certifications in Dancecraft - Key of Diamonds by Zoe Jakes and Krysalis - Invocation by Kami Liddle, as well as being a Level 2 Yoga practitioner certified by the Yoga Certification Board, Government of India, she has been exploring and building her style by mindfully fusing nuances from the diverse dance forms she is proficient in, while keeping Belly dance as the foundation. She is also a certified FCBD®️ - Teacher and takes pride in being the first certified and officially recognised FCBD®️ Sister Studio in India.
As a solo artist and the director of Saara - The Bellydance Space, she has showcased her creative explorations on renowned dance platforms. Her teaching journey began in 2015, eventually inspiring her to establish Saara - The Bellydance Space, where her vision of a structured and supportive environment empowers beginner and intermediate dancers to grow confidently and explore self-expression. Her holistic approach fosters a deep connection between body and mind, inviting her students to truly fall in love with the art of Belly dance.
In addition to her regular certified classes in Bangalore, she has conducted workshops and performed at various belly dance festivals nationwide. In recent years, she has had the opportunity to bring her dance programs to Europe, the UK, and Australia, expanding her reach to the international Belly dance community and sharing her artistry worldwide.