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 [...]
Beauty Tips From Audrey Hepburn
I ran across this and had to share it because these are truly the best beauty tips you will ever encounter! Enjoy. When asked to share her beauty tips, Audrey Hepburn wrote this. It was read at her funeral years later. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good [...]
Busking for Practice and Profit
If you live in a city where street performers rule, you have a golden opportunity to learn, grow, and make money. “Busking” is basically performing on the street for tips. Buskers do all sorts of entertainment, including couples dancing, playing instruments, tap dancing, mime, fire eating, fire breathing, puppetry, story telling, snake charming, juggling, being [...]
Control Your Image
If you are on track to be an instructor or professional performer, you have to think about your image. You are responsible for how you are portrayed in the business place, the work place, and in public. Make sure that the impression you leave behind is favorable. Does your website have professional photos versus snap [...]
Making Your Dance Unique and Impressive
It’s two days after Christmas. I am listening to Christmas music, basking in the afterglow of a wonderful holiday. When I listen to music, I actively listen. I can’t just have it in the background. The juicy melodies and harmonies demand my full attention. What I heard reminds me of some dancers. All the songs [...]
How To Choose A Costume
Over the years I have made some good costume choices and some bad ones. Here are some thoughts on my experiences that may help you avoid buyers remorse. DO- get a silver or gold belt and bra set for your first costume. Those colors are very versatile and go with everything. Changing up the skirt [...]
Tips For Gig Safety
It’s time for all those holiday parties get into full swing. That means a busy, busy time for performers of all kinds. With just a few tips, this can be a productive, safe time for everyone. Here are some ideas for how to stay safe. * Feel the client out before agreeing to do a [...]
Creating Effective Exits
When you are performing, you want to be sure that your entrance and exit are fabulous. A great entrance hooks your audience’s attention. A wonderful exit makes them remember you. The quickest way to ruin a good performance is with a lackluster exit because the last impression you leave is the one that stays with [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Let Your Hands Prematurely Age You
We often focus on our faces when we start to think about ways to stay young, but the hands are often the first part of us to show age. This is because the skin is thinner than the skin on other parts of the body. Hands are always exposed to the sun, cleaners, water, dirt, [...]
