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Hi everybody.
I'm trying to get some of the women at work hooked on belly dance. :-) I have offered to reserve a conference room at lunch and do an informal class once a month or so. I'm putting together a list of good moves for new students, and would love your thoughts. This isn't an ATS class per se, but I'd like to introduce them to a variety of moves and styles.
If you were teaching totally new students, what would you start with? I want to have at least some moves that are easy enough that everyone "succeeds" but some that are impressive enough that even if they only come a few times, they can whip out a move at a bar. :-) Are there any good beginner moves that just shout "belly dance" to you?
Thanks for your help.
Trina
I'm trying to get some of the women at work hooked on belly dance. :-) I have offered to reserve a conference room at lunch and do an informal class once a month or so. I'm putting together a list of good moves for new students, and would love your thoughts. This isn't an ATS class per se, but I'd like to introduce them to a variety of moves and styles.
If you were teaching totally new students, what would you start with? I want to have at least some moves that are easy enough that everyone "succeeds" but some that are impressive enough that even if they only come a few times, they can whip out a move at a bar. :-) Are there any good beginner moves that just shout "belly dance" to you?
Thanks for your help.
Trina
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Mon, November 2, 2009 - 4:59 PMShimmies.
Head slides.
Shimmies.
Choo-choo hips on the up.
Shimmies.
Choo-choo hips on the down.
Shimmies.
;D
I'm very fond of FC ATS slow moves, especially the turns. They aren't too hard, but look very dramatic.
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Mon, November 2, 2009 - 5:09 PMall of that plus snake arms, mya's, & toxim (sp?) if you think they are up for it =)
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Mon, November 2, 2009 - 7:38 PMMmm... There seems to be a theme here. :-) Thanks. I have the Basic Moves set, but haven't worked through them alll. I'll review at least the first one before we get too many classes in.
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 7:52 AMIf you plan on teaching the taxeem and maya, you might want to mention that everyone is likely to be good at one or the other, but not both. Most people's bodies seem ready to do one, but they'll have to really think about the other one. :) That's my experience, anyhow.
And posture. Don't forget posture! Don't want injuries.
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Mon, November 2, 2009 - 8:49 PMAdd a shoulder shimmy or a rib lift/drop and you'll have all the bases covered!!
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 10:43 AMNot to beat a dead horse, but please please please don't teach until you are trained appropriately, even informally. Teaching moves incorrectly can cause physical harm, and weak technique is difficult to unlearn down the line if your students fall in love and wish to advance. If you only know the basic moves, and need to review them before each class to be able to teach them, this is a big red flag. Please do some searches on the web for what to do to prepare to teach, and why it is important to be a strong dancer yourself before trying to teach others. -
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 10:45 AMAnother dead horse, when you do feel ready to teach, do not do it for free. This undervalues the dance and you (wow, it's so easy you can learn for free!), and is undercutting other hard working teachers in your area. Again, there are lots of topics on this here on tribe and around the net if you want to learn more about the importance of being paid for your work when representing this art form. -
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 3:33 PMThanks for the advice, and it's good. :-)
I meant that I would review the FCBD moves, specifically. Not counting a couple of breaks, I've been doing this for 12 years. I have a 4 page document of moves I would like to show them, but was interested in what I may have forgotten, or what others feel are most appropriate. :-)
If I can get them interested, I can move them into a "real" class with a professional instructor. If not, I get out of the "office mouse" mode and get to dance one more time a month.
I actually danced seriously (at least once a week, performing once a month or so) for around 9 years before I ever took a formal class, or paid for one. That's part of why I love the dance so much. At it's best, it is women getting together and sharing what they know. That is not to say that a good instructor is not worth the money, or that I never learned from great instructors. But i don't feel that it's either easy or worthless. :-)
Trina ( who apologizes for climbing on her soap box and will now climb down)
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 3:34 PMThanks for the advice, and it's good. :-)
I meant that I would review the FCBD moves, specifically. Not counting a couple of breaks, I've been doing this for 12 years. I have a 4 page document of moves I would like to show them, but was interested in what I may have forgotten, or what others feel are most appropriate. :-)
If I can get them interested, I can move them into a "real" class with a professional instructor. If not, I get out of the "office mouse" mode and get to dance one more time a month.
I actually danced seriously (at least once a week, performing once a month or so) for around 9 years before I ever took a formal class, or paid for one. That's part of why I love the dance so much. At it's best, it is women getting together and sharing what they know. That is not to say that a good instructor is not worth the money, or that I never learned from great instructors. But i don't feel that it's either easy or worthless. :-)
Trina ( who apologizes for climbing on her soap box and will now climb down) -
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Re: Good Basic Moves
Tue, November 3, 2009 - 4:54 PMSorry about the double post. Our network obviously hiccuped. :-)
Trina
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