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More classes?
Mon, January 7, 2008 - 2:50 PMApparently I was wrong. I think I might be able to have a decent little class if I can find a location. The other problem will be my ever-expanding waistline, making it difficult to demonstrate certain movements at some point. So now I'm torn...do I try to form a class here or do I wait 'til the fall after the baby comes and I've recovered a bit? Maybe I'll see what kind of locations I can nail down first. If I can find a spot at a reasonable rate, I might go ahead and give it a shot. Then again I don't want to eat up more of my evenings - not an issue personally but I don't get to spend much time with hubby that way. Around here there aren't separate weekends where one doesn't work; farmwork doesn't go on "Pause" until Monday. A Saturday morning class might be good; but then I run into the problem of a sitter for the Little One.
Ideas anyone?
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Mon, January 7, 2008 - 4:15 PM
Well, considering the fact that you'll be dealing mainly with beginners, I would say that the waistline won't be an issue. Just teach undulations early! I understand how precious time with the hubby can be, but if you thought about it enough to ask, then it's probably something that you would like to do. Just my ten cents.
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Mon, January 7, 2008 - 5:26 PM
Hmmm, yep, you're right about the interest. My issue is that I have a bad habit of overestimating my amount of free time, thus crowding too many things into my schedule. I've been trying really hard to get out of that cycle, and teaching a class is not something you just drop if you find it's too much after a month, ya know?
And you really think the belly wouldn't be a problem for beginners? I need to do an informal poll on this, because I've always thought the opposite - it's precisely because they are beginners that I want to be able to properly demonstrate which muscles are used for what. More advanced students will understand a verbal description better; beginners often need a more broken down, repeated, visual example. On the other hand, I suppose much beginning work is not quite as low-belly involved as int-adv stuff. But then I don't want them to get into any bad habits either... Ehhhh... Nuts! I'll think myself in circles if everyone lets me! Thanks for the input - I'm already getting some new perspective! |
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Mon, January 7, 2008 - 6:08 PM
My 2 cents....
I think you should give them a taste of what you have to offer!
Call it an "intro session" and just say up front you are just going to see how it goes. If they are die hards and you decide not to continue you can send them to the university classes. If that is too far you can recommend some DVDs... *cough cough* from www.thebellydanceshop.com until you get back at it. On top of it being good exercise for you and the baby, it will give you some more local connections and possible friendships. It will also be a good test run, so after you can get back in the game with some ground already covered. As far as the belly growing goes, #1 at the beginning stage as a student you focused mostly on your feet, hips and knees in my opinion... and rhythm #2 you can work on arm movements and upper body #3 work with zils, get them comfy! #4 the belly may make it less intimidating of an art form. From what you said it is very conservative there, the belly makes even more "the dance of the mother" they may connect well with it #5 you kept quite small until the last part of your pregnancy, so you can still show the stomach movements for some time... #6 once you have the 2nd baby you will be home more for a while I am guessing, don't stay home now while you have the chance! LOL! #7 try teaching a mommy and me class on saturdays... Sabrey is a natural! Hope this helps! Love ya! |
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Tue, January 8, 2008 - 11:45 AM
my test
This is how I ask myself if I can add 1 more thing into my life or not (sorry it's so long)....
One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of Business Students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those Students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he Said, "Okay, time for a quiz" and he pulled out a one-gallon, Mason jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen Fist-sized Rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When the Jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is this jar full?” Everyone in the class yelled, "Yes." The time management expert replied, "Really?" He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. He dumped some gravel in and shook the jar causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asked the group once more, "Is the jar full?" By this time, the class was on to him. "Probably not," One of them answered. "Good!" he replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started Dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all of the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more, he asked the question "Is this Jar full?" "No!" the class shouted. Again, he said, "Good.” Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked at the class and asked, "What is the point of this illustration? "One eager beaver raised his hand and said, "The point is, no matter how full your schedule is; if you try hard you can always fit some more things in it!" "No," the speaker replied, "that's not the point. The truth this illustration teaches us is: If you do not put the big rocks in first, you will never get them in at all. What are the 'big rocks' in your life -- time with your loved ones, your faith, your education, your dreams, a worthy cause, teaching or mentoring others? Remember to put These BIG ROCKS in first or you'll never get them in at all." So, tonight, or in the morning, when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the 'big rocks' in my life? Then, Put those in your jar first. |
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Wed, January 9, 2008 - 1:33 PM
Ahhh yes, the jar of rocks. Well do I remember that one.
The problem is when you know you've got a big rock that needs to go in but not sure if you'll have to/be able to get it out later, lol!. Teaching is certainly a big rock for me, and possibly my sanity as I'm dealing with transition between homes (we're having drama getting a new place - Grandpa's still making me nuts)...not living in your own house while having the pregnancy "nesting" obsession is reeeeeallly difficult. Thanks for the advice ladies. I think I will do it, if I can find a location without too much drama. Going to talk to the studio owner where Sabrey and I (well, I used to) take classes about renting space. I barter with the owner for bellydance lessons, but I get the impression she's not keen on having a full class at the studio. I need to talk to her anyway about getting space for private lessons for one of my students; I'll just bring up the other idea and see what she says. She has two large rooms and she's the only teacher aside from a guy that teaches ballroom lessons here and there, so she should have the availability. If I handle the registration she may be amenable to it... We shall seeeee.... |
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Fri, January 18, 2008 - 6:31 AM
Sign Me up! :)
Hey, let me know if you ever get any classes started up here, because I'll definitely take them. I figure I have enough room in my schedule to get at least two more classes in there, lol. :)
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Tue, April 1, 2008 - 10:05 AM
LOL, will do... at this point I don't think I want to start any until the fall after baby's come. It'd just be a pain to start 'em then have to stop after three months and work to get everyone back together again after the postpartum hiatus. I did find out that the Y allows non-members to attend, they just have to pay a fee at the door (like $3 or something a class). Need to talk to them more though, as I'd like to teach a *dance* class, not an exercise class.....
Also need to check with the American Legion folks too...I know they have a good sized building here... |