Why Get Certified?

Let’s face it. There is not likely to be a rush of demand for belly dancers any time soon. The demand for higher quality doesn’t seem to be around the corner either. Certification is not a requirement. The disparity in certification programs is huge. It takes a lot of time and money. And there is [...]

The Top Skill for Successful Troupe Leaders is the Ability to Delegate

If you compare belly dance to other dance forms, we really work hard! In most other dance forms, no one is expected to be a performer, teacher, choreographer, marketer, accountant, AND troupe director, yet somehow in belly dance many teachers do it all. If you want to keep your sanity and stay on the success [...]

Make An Impact With Your Entrance

The first time your audience sees you is when you enter. First impressions go a long way, so make sure that your entrance makes a statement. Here are some common mistakes that are easy to avoid: * Using music that doesn’t have an entrance. You can come out to music that doesn’t give you an [...]

Communication Issues

Sometimes we teachers are faced with the problem of not getting through to our students. When this happens, one of the things we can look at is our communication stye. In general, there are three types of learners: auditory, visual and kinesthetic. (Americans are primarily visual). Everyone is a combination of all three types, but [...]