Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Locating An Arabic Dancing Instructor

By Kathy Kaufman


The traditional dancing style of belly dancing is a popular style of Arabic dancing. It is performed by dancers in most countries. A belly dancing class is usually easy to find since so many dance instructors offer then, due to this popularity. An instructor usually teaches beginners, but advanced skill students also take classes to brush up on their style and technique.

Belly dancing is a fun activity and a beautiful form of art. It teaches balance, coordination and proper posture. It is also an excellent exercise activity for staying fit and has the ability to significantly increase a person's self esteem. The beauty of this dance is in the fluid motion and intriguing interpretations by individual dancers.

Finding an instructor is usually not that hard. You can often find advertisements for classes in newspapers and many times their are flyers hung in public locations when signups are underway. Many fitness centers and community recreation centers offer these types of dance classes.

Class prices usually run low with a per class charge being the norm. This method means you will only play for classes you are in attendance. Some instructors may ask their students to pay a set amount upfront and this will most often cover the cost of a predetermined number of classes. When you can not attend a class, it will not be counted against the total you have paid. For example, a payment for 10 classes would mean you would have to actually attend ten classes before any more money was due.

Dance teachers can also be found online. Most of them own their studios and offer different types of classes there. They usually have a website and business pages on various social networks to help promote their business. Most dance studios will offer lessons for belly dancing because it is a popular choice.

An alternative method for location an instructor is by asking friends. If they have taken these types of classes themselves, they can refer you to their instructor. They would also be able to provide you with details about the experience and how much it all cost them. This is the best way to get first hand accounts of how well an individual instructor teaches.

After you have signed up, the instructor should inform you of special equipment you might need to being to class. They will also let you know the class schedule. The number of students in a class can vary greatly. Some dance teachers like having smaller classes so they can give their students one on one help. Other dance teachers like larger classes where students can help each other as they progress. In this type of situation, there will probably be students on varying skill levels in attendance. Students who have taken more classes will be able to assist newcomers.

Some of the common elements taught in Arabic dancing classes are the basic techniques, they types of music that is used and information about more advanced techniques as well. You will learn much more than the moves associated with the style. You will also discuss cultural influences and the history of the art form.




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