Do You Want To Be A Belly Dancer?

Do You Want To Be A Belly Dancer?

Many ladies attending regular belly dance lessons do so simply to have fun with their friends and other like-minded women. Some ladies choose to enroll on belly dancing courses as an alternative to joining the gym. Once they have experienced the power of belly dance and are hooked, many women become serious about learning all the moves and mastering the techniques. They also find that they have a new passion in their life, and see belly dance as a serious hobby or a potential new career.
Once you have enrolled on beginners belly dance courses and have progressed thorough improvers, intermediate and advanced levels, it’s natural to want to start performing at shows and events, or even teaching belly dance. If you’ve fallen in love with the movements, the music and the belly dance costumes, your next step requires careful consideration.

Is belly dancing more than a serious hobby?
If you love putting your own personality, emotion and creativity into every belly dance class that you attend, it’s highly likely that this style of classic Oriental dance has become a serious hobby. You’re probably passionate about the rhythmic music, and spend hours practicing and perfecting the dance moves and techniques at home, or with your belly dancing friends.
Having a hobby that you are passionate about makes you a fun person to be around. Expressing yourself through dance empowers you to open yourself up to more opportunities and possibilities in your life. You can enjoy belly dance as a form of expression and exercise, without having to commit to anything more than showing up at your dance class.

Why do you want to become a professional belly dancer?
Belly dance students love the empowerment of the Middle Eastern style of dance and the way that it makes them feel. The feeling of absolute liberation and enhanced body confidence is what hooks many women. If, when you watch your teacher perform you often imagine yourself developing your techniques and performance to her level, becoming a professional belly dancer is likely to be an appealing option for you.
Being a professional belly dancer requires serious commitment, dedication and patience. There is far more to this career than an opportunity to dance in front of an audience in beautiful shimmering belly dance outfits. A professional belly dancer entertains at birthday parties, weddings and corporate events and puts in long hours teaching classes to students.

Do you have the talent and commitment to succeed as a pro?
It takes 5+ years to make a good mature belly dancer and around 10 years to be a great belly dance performer. For many women, belly dancing starts off as a form of exercise or a hobby. Those who commit to attending regular classes quickly graduate to the next level. Dedicated students that are passionate about belly dance make the commitment to master the techniques and allow their X factor talent to shine. If you have the combination of talent, skill, commitment and the ‘look’, there is no reason why you can’t make belly dance your next career.