Classroom Etiquette - Oct 3rd 2010
Classes are back in full force. I'm going to dedicate this blog to the do's and don'ts of classroom etiquettes.
- Do Arrive on Time
- Don't Waltz in after Warm-ups.
Arriving to class on time allows the registration process to go more smoothly and gives you a few minutes to catch up and chat with your friends in class. Missing warm-ups is also the quickest way to injury. In a yoga class arriving late disrupts meditations and bothers others.
- Do Come Prepared
- Don't Leave Your Phone On
Being prepared is as simple as remembering your yoga mat or hipscarf. Create a bellydance bag to hold all your essentials for class. Items for your bag can be a bottle of wather, a veil, finger cymbals, a pen and notebook to write combos or choreography and of course a hipscarf. The thing to leave out of your bag (or at least turned off) would be your cell phone. Cell phones are a distraction to others and just plain rude to your teacher.
- Do Dress Appropriately.
- Don't Wear Perfume.
Loose Drawstring Pants or Shorts, stretch pants, tanks and fitting t-shirts are all great choices for your classroom look. Don't even bother with the shoes. Please don't wear perfume to class. Some of your classmates have allergies or other opinions on what a nice scent is.
- Do Speak Up
- Don't Bring Your Ego
Try not to be shy in class. If you have questions about a movement or choreography, speak up. Chances are someone in the room has the same question as you. Expect in class that some movements will be more challenging than others. I remember someone once saying "Be willing to show up and suck until you can show up and shine." Don't let your ego get in the way of trying something new and always work at your own pace. There is no competition in my classes.
Bellydance Updates
Pandora's Box Salon Dec 5th contact: www.pandorasboxsalon.com or 289-221-0229
Inspiration: When I first started dancing i had a vhs tape given to me by my teacher of this woman. I would rewind and watch and then rewind and watch again. She is so awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxDYlsXTQ30
