Questions for Belly Dance Students and Teachers: Commitment, Training, and Inspiration
What does it take for you to commit to an instructor's class?
- Do you prefer performance projects or technique-focused classes?
- Would you rather sign up for a session-based class with breaks, or commit to attending weekly classes consistently?
Teachers:
We’ve noticed that performance projects have become a significant trend. While choreography is an excellent way to refine movement, constant performance-focused projects can sometimes detract from training.
- How do you address this trend and encourage students to stay consistent in their training?
- Can you share strategies for inspiring dancers to commit to regular classes?
In my experience, the best performance projects with student groups occurred when they had six months or more to learn a choreography. This timeframe allowed them to:
- Continue training,
- Memorize the dance,
- Refine line design,
- Master storytelling, and
- Develop stage skills.
What are your thoughts on this?
Thank you so much!