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Belly Dance Teacher Training

June - August  2025

New Online Belly Dance Teacher Training:  June - August 2025
Please email [email protected] to pre-register.

Online Belly Dance Teacher Training 2025 Outline:

1. Foundations of Belly Dance
  • History and cultural significance
  • Fundamental movements and techniques
  • Basic rhythms and music theory
2. Teaching Techniques
  • Structuring a class (warm-up, technique, combos, cool-down)
  • Breaking down movements for students
  • Effective communication and cueing
  • Adjusting for different skill levels
3. Anatomy and Injury Prevention
  • Basics of body mechanics
  • Common injuries in dance and how to avoid them
  • Teaching safe practices
4. Choreography and Musicality
  • How to create beginner-friendly choreographies
  • Teaching improvisation and expression
  • Understanding and teaching musical rhythms
5. Classroom Management
  • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Managing group dynamics and individual attention
  • Handling challenges (e.g., unmotivated or disruptive students)
6. Business and Marketing Skills
  • Building your brand as a teacher
  • Finding and retaining students
  • Social media and online presence
  • Planning workshops and events
7. Cultural Sensitivity and Ethics
  • Honoring the roots and traditions of belly dance
  • Navigating cultural appropriation and appreciation
  • Setting clear boundaries with students
8. Practice Teaching
  • Peer teaching and feedback sessions
  • Designing lesson plans
  • Practice running a class
9. Certification and Next Steps
  • Assessment
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Building your teaching career