A dance newsletter came into my inbox this afternoon, and at the end there was a poll about dance names. I answered the questionnaire, which asked how you got your dance name (given by a teacher, a name reference, made it up, etc). I checked the box next to “I dance under my own name.”… Continue reading To Dance…that is the question
Category: teaching
Here we go!
I’m nervous. My classes for the fall 2011 semester start tomorrow…the first classes in the brand new schedule. After 10+ years of perfecting the old method, I’m embarking on something different. And I’m nervous! Well, I’m actually nervous at the start of every new teaching year, so this really isn’t new. But it feels new.… Continue reading Here we go!
Aunt Rocky
Morocco, better known as Aunt Rocky, has spent her entire adult life – over 40 years – travelling throughout Egypt & North Africa studying and documenting the dances of the region, and travelling throughout the world teaching them to the rest of us. Studying under Aunt Rocky on a handful of occasions, including two 4-day bellydance “bootcamps” hosted by… Continue reading Aunt Rocky
Teaching Q & A: the Case of the Struggling Student
Question: Do you have any advice for teaching a student who is really struggling? In every class, there is always a student who just doesn’t get it. I tend to spend a disproportionate amount of time with them, when the rest of the class also deserves my attention. How do I catch the slower student… Continue reading Teaching Q & A: the Case of the Struggling Student
You charge WHAT? for just DANCING?
“A guy calls the musicians’ guild to get a quote on a 6 piece band for a wedding. The rep says “Off the top of my head, about $2000”. He says”WHAT? FOR MUSIC?. “The rep responds ” I’ll tell you what. Call the plumbers’ union & ask for six plumbers to work from 6 to… Continue reading You charge WHAT? for just DANCING?
Changes, they are a’comin (for Celebrations Bellydance)
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -Anais Nin. Thank you for this quote, Amber. It comes at a very timely moment for me. I have been thinking a lot lately about what is next for me in my… Continue reading Changes, they are a’comin (for Celebrations Bellydance)