Barrel Turn Workshop

Technique, Variations and Drills

Join Liz for this wonderful, detailed class on the Barrel Turn.

In this class, Liz will breakdown the technique of this slow turn from the ground up. Then she’ll teach you the circling option including how to get into the circle and change lead.

With individual and group drills you’ll learn and experience the beauty of this step from all angles.

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Course Curriculum


  Barrel Turn Workshop
Available in days
days after you enroll

Your Instructor


Liz Malcom
Liz Malcom

As an artist, Liz was drawn to the elaborate costume and powerful aesthetic of ATS®, now FCBD® Style format. Liz first began studying with Megha in 1999 and when Megha returned to Alabama, she quickly became a professional level dancer with Devyani Dance Company in 2004. She soon became an assistant director of Devyani and when Megha moved to Texas, Liz co-founded Birmingham, Alabama’s Dala Dance Company. Striving for excellence in all she does, Liz has immersed herself into her FCBD® education by completing General Skills numerous times, Teacher Training, Teacher Training 2, Advanced Teacher Training in 2015 and recently Technique for Teachers. As a Fat Chance Continuing Education Instructor (FCCE), she shares her passion and extensive knowledge of FCBD® with students and in workshops all over the country. Liz has shared her teaching at Homecoming/Reunion in 2015 through 2019, as well as workshops in South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Florida and Devon, England and continues to share her inspiring knowledge in her weekly online classes.

Read more about Liz’s adventures at www.daladance.com


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