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