| The art of belly dancing has been becoming more and | | | | moves. What's more, you have the knowledge that |
| more popular over the years, and with this popularity | | | | once you having finished performing, the tables will turn |
| the number of dance studios and gyms offering | | | | and now it's their turn to show their moves! |
| classes for this type of art is on the rise as well. | | | | Video Class |
| Additionally, the number of DVD's offering belly dancing | | | | Another choice for learning the art of belly dancing is |
| instructions is increasing as well. With so many options | | | | through the use of a video tape in the privacy of your |
| to choose from, how do you know which option is | | | | own home. This can be an excellent choice for those |
| best for you? | | | | of us that are a little on the shy side and don't like to |
| The truth is there isn't a set of guidelines to follow to | | | | perform in front of others. Another reason a video |
| help you in choosing. As a matter of fact, the best | | | | may be a better option for you is if your schedule |
| way to decide what type of class or video to invest in | | | | doesn't allow you to commit to a certain time every |
| is by thinking about yourself as an individual and what | | | | week. You can simply pop the video in whenever it is |
| helps you to learn new things. As with most things, | | | | convenient for you. |
| there are pros and cons to every type of belly | | | | Keep in mind that one of the disadvantages of video |
| dancing, so before you make your decision we have | | | | tapes is that they don't provide you with the one on |
| listed a few tips to help you make your decision. | | | | one critique that an instructor can provide you. Simply |
| Neighborhood Fun | | | | put, if you are performing your shimmies and shakes |
| One of the benefits of joining a belly dancing class in | | | | wrong, you won't have someone there to show you |
| your community is that you will be able to interact with | | | | the proper technique. Another downfall is that the use |
| a group of people that share the same enthusiasm for | | | | of a video tape can become boring and monotonous. |
| dance that you do. Keep in mind that their abilities to | | | | If you choose this option, you may want to consider |
| dance will all be on different levels but their enthusiasm | | | | purchasing a few different videos to keep you |
| will shine through and can provide encouragement to | | | | motivated. |
| you. | | | | Private Lessons |
| Once you reach a certain comfort level in your belly | | | | With a little bit of research you may be able to locate |
| dancing class you have the option of inviting members | | | | an instructor that offers private lessons in your home. |
| from your class to a dancing party in your home. | | | | This can be an excellent choice if you have the time |
| These get togethers can bring the members of your | | | | and money for the investment because nothing |
| class closer together and provide support to keep | | | | compares to the one on one attention a tutor can |
| trying. Nothing motivates a person more than having a | | | | provide. |
| group of your piers watching as you perform your | | | | |