When I was a new student, I was absolutely rabid for any new information on bellydance. I was always digging around for new details about the styles I was studying, the classes I was taking, and the teachers I was … Read More
Q. So, I was watching Kami Liddle’s Tribal Fest 8 performance again today…one of the (many) things I have always liked about this performance, and her performances in general, is her lovely smile! It looks so wonderful! How do I … Read More
Here’s the truth of it: When it comes to training intensives, I sometimes wish there were no certificate tied to the coursework. Particularly in programs which are essentially “participation certificates” rather than tested on demonstrated knowledge and ability, I feel … Read More
Q. “I was hoping for input from someone who’s developed their own [tribal improv] method and the “proprietary” nature of the material. I have students with their own performing group here in town, but up to now, the group improv … Read More
Recently on an instructor discussion group, a fellow teacher asked a question about giving feedback to a student after a show Question: “I was recently at a student show put on by another instructor where one of my students performed … Read More
What was the last thing you did/accomplished which made you truly proud?
Today a student of mine asked about iPod Touch on her FB, and it got me thinking about my Touch I got for Christmas and how it has been working out for me in the intervening months. I wrote her … Read More
I have found that one of the largest differences between a beginner student and an advanced student isn’t necessarily what you are able to achieve, but what you *believe* you are able to achieve. It comes from a combination of … Read More
What Do You Want to Be Known For?, a post by Jonathan Fields over on his blog “Awake @ the Wheel”. “It’s a question most of never really think about… Or, if we do, we think about it fleetingly, then … Read More
