Teaching Belly Dance

Are you ready to teach belly dance? Are you looking for ways to change up your teaching techniques? Are you keen to find a fresh approach to bring to your existing classes? This is the book Sara Shrapnell will help you set up, plan, teach and enjoy your belly dance classes. From exciting games to make learning fun for your students, to understanding the individual needs, desires, and hopes that each dancer brings to class, Sara will help you hone the learning experience to achieve their goals. This book touches on every major aspect of the teaching process including: - Tips for finding the perfect teaching venue - Promoting yourself as your teacher - Planning interesting semesters - Methods for developing comprehensive lesson plans - Understanding your students aims and goals - Providing useful praise and critique - Teaching to a variety of learning styles - Organizing your own events and troupe - Picking music that connects to the learner Also includes a glossary, handouts, and sample waivers. Sara Shrapnell has taught belly dance for more than a decade, presenting thousands of belly dance classes, both in the UK and US. She teaches privates, groups, workshops, and provides coaching for dancers and teachers worldwide. www.LetsBellyDanceUSA.com