Bellydance Tips

10 Tips for your first Belly dance class for Students:

• Respect the Instructor.
• Listen to your instinct, if you don't feel comfertable with your instructor move on!! There are plenty of teachers out there, chose one you like.
• Stretch before classes.
• Go to the gym, work on your cardio, it will increase your stanima and endurance.
• Be consistant, show up for classes.
• Do some research, if there is a movement you want to learn ask your teacher, she should be able to accomodate you if not find a new teacher.
• Be realistic, your not going to be professional in just 10 classes.  If you want to excel take private lessons.
• Wear proper attire i.e. yoga pants, most classes are taught bare feet, no socks!
• Bring a hip scarf or buy one on-line.
• Practice at home* will allow you to progress sooner.

10 Tips for your first Belly dance class for Teachers:

• Teach according to level, start with basic moves and progress slowly.
• Make students feel comfertable, never centre a beginner out, leave them alone to learn at their own pace
• Be friendly & supportive.  Students can sense negative vibes.
• After showing a move...ask "who needs help?".
• Have a list of what moves you would like to teach for that class.  There's nothing worse than a "blank canvas" or repeating the same moves or lesson.
• Teach your classes avoid someone else substitute for you.  Students usually prefer the same teacher rather than turn overs.
• Be patient! it can be frustrating teaching a beginner but have faith in them.
• Teach to you favorite bellydance music, it will motivate you.
• Educate them on Region of where movements or dance come from.
• Break the ice, talk about your personal experience as a working bellydancer/teacher in the field.