What Kind of Leader Are You?

Booker T. Washington said, “Most leaders spend time trying to get others to think highly of them, when instead they should try to get their people to think more highly of themselves. It’s wonderful when the people believe in their leader. It’s more wonderful when the leader believes in their people! You can’t hold a [...]

Why You Should Do Dance Assessments?

If you’ve checked out my book Beyond Moves, Combos and Choreography, you know that I am a fan of dance assessments. If you don’t know why you should do dance assessments, read on! Studies show that people and organization that utilize assessments have many advantages:   * Improved performance (results) * Improved learning (insight) * [...]

Hey, Teachers! Don’t Be Stingy.

I recently attended a non-dance class where the teacher was obviously avoiding direct questions to keep from giving away “trade secrets.” Now I ask you, why would you teach a belly dance class when you have no intention of sharing what the students need to be the best that they can be? I just don’t [...]

Is Your Belly Dance Class a Cult?

I was recently writing an article about what makes a cult a cult when it dawned on me that THERE ARE BELLY DANCE CULTS! Hear me out. A “Cult” is defined as a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc. Although the term is typically applied to religious groups, other types of groups can be considered cults such as multi-level marketing companies, [...]

What To Look For in A Dance Teacher

Taking that first step into dance class can be a wonderful experience. By being selective about whom you hire as your instructor, you can avoid problems that can develop later by weeding out potential issues right from the start. So, what factors should you consider when choosing a teacher? It will depend on your goals. [...]