First Area Class!

Brea · 03-24-2008, 11:49 PM

Hi everyone,

This week I start my first dance classes in this area! I am nervous and excited. It's strange...no matter how long I teach or perform I still get butterflies. Maybe that's what keeps me interested! Do any of you find the same thing? Do the butterflies stay forever?

maariku · 03-25-2008, 07:54 PM

Congratulations and good luck! And don't worry about the butterflies - it just means that you care! I seem to have the same thing... every time I perform or sub a class for someone I still "panic", but it usually starts just a little bit before the start and goes through the first few minutes. At first I thought it was just because my dance experience is not really that significant, but it also comes out in my volunteer job - I have been designing and conducting quite a lot of trainings, but I still have butterflies every time I step in front of a new group. But I guess that is what keeps us going, huh?

KuteNurse · 03-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Good luck Brea! You will do just fine! See you on Friday!

Brea · 03-26-2008, 03:01 AM

I'm really looking forward to meeting you, KuteNurse!

I think I just get all spun up...thinking 'oh but what if I don't know enough, or someone asks me about *whatever* and I don't know it!' I have to remember it's not my job to know absolutely everything.

I had a student today in my university dance class and it was her absolute first time. It's odd how it seems so natural to do these moves now and I get the idea that it's simple, but watching someone first trying to learn reminds me that I do know a lot and I shouldn't worry so much!

KuteNurse · 03-26-2008, 03:48 AM

I know from experience being a newer student, what I am looking for is for having fun and learning to relax and forget about daily stresses. Concentrate on helping your students feel comfortable during the first class/es. This will make it more enjoyable for everyone.

Moon · 03-27-2008, 01:15 AM

You're going to be in the same class? That's so cool

I've only been dancing for 2.5 years now Brea, but I to get that feeling when I see beginners struggle and then I realise how much I've already learned since my first class.

Brea · 03-30-2008, 09:04 PM

Well the class was a great success! Everyone applauded me- twice! That has never happened before.

Everyone was very positive and there were so many people I ended up having to turn some down because there was no more room! Plus I got to meet KuteNurse which was great fun; I hope we'll be able to talk more soon.

da Sage · 03-30-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brea

Well the class was a great success! Everyone applauded me- twice! That has never happened before.

That is a local culture thing. It happens a lot in bellydance classes around here - the students applaud the teacher after a good class, and the teacher often applauds the students for the same reason.

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Originally Posted by Brea

Everyone was very positive and there were so many people I ended up having to turn some down because there was no more room!

That's awesome!

KuteNurse · 03-31-2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Brea

Well the class was a great success! Everyone applauded me- twice! That has never happened before.

Everyone was very positive and there were so many people I ended up having to turn some down because there was no more room! Plus I got to meet KuteNurse which was great fun; I hope we'll be able to talk more soon.

The class was a wonderful success! It was filled to the brim with positive people who all had a great time. The room was small, but we had such a good time, we didn't even notice the size. It was wonderful going over basic moves again and refreshing. I also liked the slower pace for really working on each of the moves.

It was great meeting you too Brea. We should get coffee or something. When you get your puppy and and he/she is old enough to go to dog park, let me know. Are you planning on going to the belly dance show next Saturday? My friend Carey and I want to go. Also, Robin from your class is interested in going and she wants me to call her with the info. If you want to go with us if you do not having other plans, you are welcome.

03-24-2008, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brea V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,283	First Area Class! Hi everyone, This week I start my first dance classes in this area! I am nervous and excited. It's strange...no matter how long I teach or perform I still get butterflies. Maybe that's what keeps me interested! Do any of you find the same thing? Do the butterflies stay forever? __________________ www.breamorgiane.com

03-25-2008, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
maariku Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Estonia Posts: 1,146	Congratulations and good luck! And don't worry about the butterflies - it just means that you care! I seem to have the same thing... every time I perform or sub a class for someone I still "panic", but it usually starts just a little bit before the start and goes through the first few minutes. At first I thought it was just because my dance experience is not really that significant, but it also comes out in my volunteer job - I have been designing and conducting quite a lot of trainings, but I still have butterflies every time I step in front of a new group. But I guess that is what keeps us going, huh? __________________ "[A good bellydancer] must express life, death, happiness, sorrow, love and anger, but above all she must have dignity." -Tahia Carioca,

03-26-2008, 03:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brea V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,283	I'm really looking forward to meeting you, KuteNurse! I think I just get all spun up...thinking 'oh but what if I don't know enough, or someone asks me about whatever and I don't know it!' I have to remember it's not my job to know absolutely everything. I had a student today in my university dance class and it was her absolute first time. It's odd how it seems so natural to do these moves now and I get the idea that it's simple, but watching someone first trying to learn reminds me that I do know a lot and I shouldn't worry so much! __________________ www.breamorgiane.com

03-30-2008, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brea V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,283	Well the class was a great success! Everyone applauded me- twice! That has never happened before. Everyone was very positive and there were so many people I ended up having to turn some down because there was no more room! Plus I got to meet KuteNurse which was great fun; I hope we'll be able to talk more soon. __________________ www.breamorgiane.com

03-25-2008, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
KuteNurse V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,969	Good luck Brea! You will do just fine! See you on Friday!

03-26-2008, 03:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
KuteNurse V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,969	I know from experience being a newer student, what I am looking for is for having fun and learning to relax and forget about daily stresses. Concentrate on helping your students feel comfortable during the first class/es. This will make it more enjoyable for everyone.

03-27-2008, 01:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Moon V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 3,627	You're going to be in the same class? That's so cool I've only been dancing for 2.5 years now Brea, but I to get that feeling when I see beginners struggle and then I realise how much I've already learned since my first class.