Host Shay
Host Shay Hosting a workshop sure sounds intimidating, but really it’s not as hard as you might imagine! Everything possible is done to make it easy for you, the host, to make your event a success. Contracts are scary, right? … Read More
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Music for Home Practice Finger Cymbals Skills n’ Drills – Coming Soon History of Tribal Bellydance
Shut Up and Shimmy – Featuring Carmen!
Our very own Carmen Bellotti was the featured guest on the local podcast, Shut Up and Shimmy. Give it a listen and hear what it’s like to go from student, to performer, to teacher, and all the challenges and joys … Read More
Do More With Less – The Power in Simplicity
I have been thinking a lot lately about the phenomenon in the bellydance world of favoring volume over quality. Teachers are pushing students through levels (Six weeks in the beginner level? Welcome to intermediate!) or constantly introducing new concepts in … Read More
Does Your Teacher Have Your Best Interests at Heart?
Gilded Serpent posted a link to their article recently, and it was very timely. I have been working on a blog post about a very similar topic. I enjoyed this one very much. Some highlights include: “Is your teacher qualified … Read More
Reversal of a Policy – Men in Class
So I recently made an announcement regarding the change in my “no men” policy for my bellydance classes. The announcement was thus: “I am finally opening my regular classes officially to all genders next session. If you want to know … Read More
Concise Teaching – fewer words, bigger impact
One thing I have always admired about Carolena’s and Paulette’s teaching, both, is their ability to distill concepts down to refined verbiage. That is to say, they take more complex details of technique and refine their teaching language so that … Read More
What I mean when I say “Good!”
Anyone who has been in my classes for any length of time is very familiar with a common exclamation I make during drills or at the end of class: “Good! Really good job, guys!” I say it so much, perhaps … Read More
I Release You From Perfection
Released I release you from perfection. I give you permission to screw up. A lot. I invite you take risks that don’t always pan out. I encourage you to laugh at your mistakes, but take them seriously enough to correct … Read More
“OH MY GOD, I’M DOING IT!”
I recently read a blog post on Portland Flamenco Events entitled “Do you know what just happened?” and it reminds me of a little anecdote I relate to my students when I am teaching them shimmies. Taking a trip into … Read More