I thought the responses quoted from the feedback to the bogus-but-plausible lecturer were very interesting - sounded to me like they may have rumbled him but were too diplomatic to call him out, or just not that bothered. Maybe they didn't feel knowledgeable enough in the subject to see BS for what it was, or just didn't care that much. Another lecture that went over my head, yawn, but hey, at least it wasn't dull, so we'll give positive feedback for that and not comment (or use weasel words) on the content.
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What if you had a self-confident teacher with an impressive-looking website with all manner of claims who turns out to be a disappointing performer and instructor?
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I'd say that once you have the experience to realise, if you want something other than the one teacher's take on belly dance you take your custom elsewhere. Or go to the classes for practice but don't believe the hype. IMO it comes down to being interested enough in the subject to want to find out more.
For market forces to work on dodgy teachers you'd need enough students around who were seriously interested, rather than being into a chance to dress up, following gurus, or just doing it for a bit of fun. I don't think there are the numbers.
