Interviews:
- Campo das Tribos – March 2012
- Tribal Mind - June 2011 (english)
- Zaghareeet! – March 2011
- Hagalla – (in German) March 2011
- Belly Dancing Diva – Oct. 2010
- Russian Magazine – 2009
- Tattoos & Tribal – 2009
- True Colors TV - 2009
- Best of the Bay / East Bay Express – 2008
Reviews:
- Beyond Bellydance - By: Martina Crowe-Hewett / Nov. 2010
Documentaries:
- Urban Ghawazee – 2002
- Tribal Style: Becoming a Belly Dancer – 2007
What People are Saying:
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and sometimes collaborating with Frederique for the past 7 years and she continues to be at the forefront of this modern form of belly dance. She follows the tune of her own drum and creates exquisite and intricate movement stylization that is a joy to watch. Her music mixing skills create sounds that tell a story all their own, and added with her precise technique and dance expression she creates art in motion. Frederique continues to push the boundaries of belly dance and creates a beautiful evolution of this ancient art form and inspires many modern dancers to do the same…Bravo!”
- Ariellah
www.ariellah.com
“She captivates you. She mesmerizes you. Frederique doesn’t dance, she becomes the dance. Watching her, you find yourself lose time and space. You become enraptured. If you think all belly dancing is the same, think again. What are you waiting for? Go! And if you’re lucky enough to get to know her, you’ll find she’s as awesome off-stage as she is on-stage.”
- Fabienne Jach
www.f2sf.com
“Frederique’s class was the first belly dance class I ever went to. The first time I went, I was amazed at how skilled and talented a dancer she is. I was so amazed, I thought there was no way I could do that and almost gave up in the first ten minutes of class! By the end of the class, I still felt a little awkward belly dancing, but the way she teaches and relates to her students made me feel compelled to keep trying. Four years later I am still trying, and I know that her guidance has helped me not only feel more comfortable belly dancing, but has made me a better dancer. I would try her class if its your first time and you want to dip your toes in, or if you’ve been dancing for a long time and are looking for a new challenge. Her classes are set up in such a way that regardless of your level you will get something out of it. I have tried other classes and enjoyed them, but I really feel like Frederique’s class is one to try!”
- Alyssa Wagner
“Fred is a great performer and a beautiful person. I owe my ATS arms to her class. Her belly dance class is a great workout, a supportive atmosphere, and a place to just have fun. One is free to learn, ask questions, and just be silly while training the body to do amazing tricks.
Speaking of silly, ever seen anyone blow bubble gum bubbles and shimmy like a pro at the same time? Fred is hilarious.”- Tatyana Balte
“If you are looking for an awesome experience that embodies the culture of belly dance….then Fred’s class is a MUST.
She leads with experience and knows how to translate information so you “get it.” I’m not a dancer, but she made me feel like “I could.” I found an immediate confidence in being a student under her direction. The mood is wonderful, great music, friendly and awesome group of all levels. The environment is a good balance between focused and charming “be yourself” fun. Im excited about taking many more classes and perfecting my techniques.”- Demi
“I feel so lucky to have had Fred’s class as my very first. It seems that people end up having not-so-pleasant experiences when they are looking for a good class, and this one is a perfect fit! Frederique is such a wonderful person in general, and that really shines through in her teaching style. Personable, warm, enthusiastic and never intimidating. I never knew I was capable of this kind of dance, the things Fred has taught me are amazing and fulfilling in a spiritual, emotional and physical sense. Each class has plenty to feed the eager beginner and more experienced belly dancers. The studio itself is dimly lit and comfortable, and the music played in class is always awesome. The environment is not at all competitive, very easy going and fun!”
- Jenny Galvez
“I love FRED!!!! She has the best tribal arms ever. You can learn to dance to anything beyond the traditional belly dance. Like classical. Fred has the greatest attitude ever. She has a passionate genuine desire to teach and does it with tremendous patience and a great sense of humor. I love that in her classes you can learn to convey so much beauty and emotion through dance. Everyone is super nice and not ostentatious or pretentious at all. The environment is fun and supportive.”
- Judy Ko
www.blissko.com
“Frederique brings out the soul in belly dance. Her warm-ups are geared to developing the technique required to be a disciplined belly dancer. Her isolation exercises are all about strengthening the muscles needed to execute belly dance movements. Her drills are specific belly dance moves, but transformed into dance. Dance improvisation comes to mind when Frederique leads us through flowing arm movements. We learn dance sequences so that we are able to perform, if we want. This is all done in a warm and cozy environment and great lighting. Frederique is an excellent teacher and a wonderful person to know. I have taken her class regularly for over four years. There is a very supportive and friendly group of beginners, as well as the more seasoned, with an age range that expands through several generations. And most importantly, we all have a lot of fun!”
- Gayle Tapscott
