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I SUCK MEGA CHEESE BALLS AT DANCING! Well my boyfriend invited me to a school dance this friday and of course I said yes :3 Well everything is great but the thing is I DON’T HAVE A CLUE how to dance. I mean, I guess I know how to sway back and fourth, but I never actually did learn to dance. lol The music is like generally POP & R&B So yea what do I do? Thanks[:
O:< I AM MEXICAN THANK YOU VERY MUCH lol

umm u probably a american …no offence
but since im SOOO nice i think u should search on youtube how to bellydance
IK your like WTF? but it helps alot at dancing too.
it helps. then i would try to move my hips and just watch videos and try to copy!
hope this helps:)

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i need to learn before st. patricks day!!!! LOL

stand right there al load my guns them injuns made my pal paddy dance ok.when they caught him.

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There are moments when I watch my student’s dance that I get goose bumps and chills up my spine. And I’m in amazement of their creative “natural state of being”.

As a teacher the ability to ‘teach’ another dancer is a position that I don’t take lightly. It is an honor.

In the beginning of my classes most of my students can’t wait to get started learning our ancient art form. And for those students who come to me with experience they can’t wait to learn something different. When class starts I am always in amazement at the array of talent and enthusiasm in each student.

This is the best time and it is a reminder as to why every year I teach and nurture the aspiring belly dancer to be.

The relationship that develops between a teacher and student in any form of learning is a crucial one. Unfortunately I can’t say that all my relationships with my students were the best. Why this happens has been perplexing to me for years. But after years of teaching I often think back remembering some of the interesting situations that have come up with some of my students. Some of these experiences I would like to share with you. Maybe in sharing I will be able to help other teachers out there to see what “not” to do with your students.

The studio that I had a few years ago was a sanctuary for dancers to come in and feel creative and dance freely. This I thought was what everybody wanted who walked through my front door…. well, not quite.

Teaching is one thing but counseling is another. Students would come in and bring in problems, issues, and occasionally bad habits. Now, as a teacher I would give them the best class that I could but eventually I wasn’t leaving the studio until late at night because of my “counseling sessions”. This was nobody’s fault but my own. Well what do you suppose happened? I became involved advising some of my students on issues outside of dance. And eventually these late night talks came back to bite me in my (you know where).

You must first and foremost be their dance teacher…period. As I learned the hard way that is all I was really required to do. But it is hard when a student confides in you to turn your back on her or him and insist that they keep their issues and problems outside the studio. I don’t know a dance teacher who is a friend of mine who can do that. We all want our students to be happy because they in a way become an extension of us. But this is unrealistic because our students are individuals when they walk in the front door and they will continue on in life whether they stay with us or not. I found I did not live in a glass house so I needed to stop being “Leyla the advisor”.

At one point I have to tell you I really thought I had an invisible sign that read:

“If you are a little odd come to my studio”
One couple came into my studio and brought their marital problems with them every time they had class with me.

You can imagine the sarcastic remarks, snide grimaces, and shocking language that was tossed back and forth across the dance floor.

Another student decided she wanted to become a vampire. (That’s a whole other story)
Than there was the student that had two nervous break downs in class to the point I literally had to hold her up and get her to breathing normally as she was crying uncontrollably. She would hold up class for up to 20 minutes.

There was a student who was the tantrum queen if she didn’t understand a combination or if she didn’t get that “personal” attention. She would go and sulk in the corner until

I told her to get back into class. That was her queue to tell me “no”. And she would sit and glare at me throughout the rest of class eventually leaving with a major chip on her shoulder.

Last but not least was the alcoholic dancer who was so “bubbly” in class that she was continually coming on to some of the other students and their spouses. Though, she could never remember any of her inappropriate conduct and was in disbelief when confronted with her actions.

Now, I can’t say everybody has had these kinds of situations but what I realized is that people can’t help but bring their emotional baggage that they are experiencing in life into class. But there are certain lines that cannot be crossed within a studio. So what did I do with students like the ones I mentioned? It was simple; I asked them to leave the studio. The studio was no longer respected by these students. Mutual respect between teachers and students is a must.

I have had a few students who were disappointed in me because they felt I didn’t know as much as they thought I should. This is what I call the “pedestal syndrome”. They quickly put me up on a pedestal only to knock me off at the first hint of disappointment. My first experience with the “pedestal syndrome” was when I had an audition at my studio for my students to have a chance to perform with a local band at one of the casinos here in our area. I had informed the girls ahead of time that I would have snacks and drinks including some alcohol so those dancers apprehensive could have a little something to calm their nerves. The head musician came and all went well I thought. He made his choice and thanked me profusely for having the audition and he thanked the girls for dancing for him. But it all landed on deaf ears. The girls who were not picked got very upset and blamed me. They said he was insulting and that they felt like pieces of meat. The two girls that he picked were my newest students and of course they got picked because they flirted with him according to “these” dancers. All in all I was cornered in my own studio and berated because I should have known better and how could I let any of that happen. I was told that I was not the teacher they thought I was. Students took sides and I lost 4 because of the audition.

My first mistake was thinking that these students could handle the disappointment of not being picked. So they were right, I should have known that. The ego is a very fragile and shallow part of the human emotions. It doesn’t take much for it to break and for any us to fall apart. I realized at that moment that the dancers who were so quick to put me up on a pedestal were the ones with the most fragile egos. A fragile ego always needs a scapegoat because nobody wants to admit that they weren’t good enough. And if they weren’t good enough to be picked than it had to be my fault. I was their teacher and I should have done better. This was a great lesson for me because I realized that what I had given my students couldn’t be appreciated. They had no guidelines or experience to know that what I did was in the safety of the studio. I knew this because of my auditions I went through over the years. I experienced some really horrible auditions. You can’t give to your students what they can’t appreciate. They won’t respect you for it and you will end up losing them as students.

It’s also important to know when to let your students go. There were a few times that my students didn’t want to go to other teachers. I insist that my students take from as many teachers as possible because I feel they will progress faster. But there are those students that come to us who complain about other studios and teachers. So as a teacher what do we do? If someone says that you are so nice and so and so is so mean and she would much rather take from you, how do you handle it? It’s quite the question because what we say in our dance community will usually get back to the person we talked about. I had a student that came in and told me she had been to many studios and was treated terribly. So I told her stay with me and we’ll see how things go. Well low and behold she was telling the other studios how mean I was during the time she was taking classes from me. So she was taking from all of us and telling each teacher how mean the other teachers were. Eventually a student like this leaves because she can’t ever be satisfied. She creates chaos because if she fails she can blame all her teachers. You can’t take it personal when a student leaves you either in good conditions or bad. Either way we must wish them off on their journey with light and love. This is what our dance is all about.

So what does any of this mean? It means that as long as any of us are willing to teach others this amazing dance form, we will be in the forefront of aspiring belly dancers hopes, dreams,
disappointments and disillusionments. And as long as we continue to learn and grow ourselves we can than become the teachers our students will hold in their hearts as they become the next generation of teachers. And as teachers, what better success can we have than to know that this dance will thrive and grow long after we are gone.

Leyla Najma
http://www.articlesbase.com/visual-art-articles/the-studentteacher-dance-517875.html

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So you probably came across this article because you are searching for a Chicago School Dance DJ. Whether it is a high school Prom, or junior high party you need to consider 6 questions before booking with your company. There are many companies out there that say they can deliver results for your school, but these results will vary depending on what kind of dance you are planning. For example, high school Proms are concerned about tickets sales which means hype of your formal is crucial. In order to determine who the right Chicago school dance DJ is, you will want to check out the 6 factors below.

Experience

Does the disc jockey company you are interviewing have the skills and training necessary to give you what you are looking for? Chicago school dances are completely different than wedding receptions, so not just any company will do. The company you hire has to keep things fun and most importantly clean.

Music Selection

This leads me to my next topic which is music library. Does the Chicago DJ company have the proper music for your dance? The balancing act most DJs will walk during a school dance is popular music that the faculty approves. You do not want to chance questionable or explicit content in front of your students. Besides having radio edited music, a reputable Chicago DJ company will also give you online planning. They might even give your students attending the dance an online area where they can request songs too, how cool is that?

Options

Usually when companies talk about options, they are trying to make money off you. Some companies mention these options because they really add value to your event. Any package your school dance DJ company quotes you should include a live mixing format. This is mostly geared to top 40, and is what students will expect. Lighting can be a great addition to your dance. Not only does it set the mood, but it makes for one awesome backdrop in your photos. Most importantly your company should be able to deliver. This means if your dance requires serious sound, then your DJ should know how much of what to bring. Last thing you want your students complaining about is how quiet the dance was. If you have any questions, these should all be covered in your no obligation consultation.

Discounts

Who doesn’t love discounts? Some companies offer these for multiple event bookings at once. If you secure your DJ for the entire school year, then you can pass these savings on to your committee. Any DJ company that specializes in school dances will have some kind of discount program to have you take advantage of.

Flexible

Sometimes things change last minute, shouldn’t your DJ too? Any company that says they are flexible will accommodate any changes that were not expected. They do this because they care. To them you are not just another party, but a client. Since no two school dances are the same, you should experience excellent customer service. They do this because; they rely off referrals and truly love what they do.

Comfortable

This factor is a biggie; you should be comfortable with the whole booking process. If is important to be confident in the company you choose for your biggest social event of the school year. The last thing you want to be is stressed about the experience wondering what ifs. If you take all the above points into consideration, then you should have no reason not to trust the company you hired for your school dance or high school Prom.

Robert Reno
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How to lessen sweating in the forehead?
I sweat a lot in my forehead and its embarrassing and I can’t pin up my bangs cuz I have a high forehead….I’m going to a dance.

Try a mattifying moisturizer. Top it off with a mattifying powder. Instead of pulling your bangs back, try pulling them off the the side instead. Put on a cute clip to put the focus there, instead of your forehead. The products that work for me with this problem are Mark’s Matte Chance Mattifying Lotion and Clinque’s Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder. Both can be purchased online. Good luck

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himself
he has been in the spotlight since he was 5
when he was younger in the days of the Jackson5 he would imitate James Brown

and over the years Michael brought his own style to create great dance
he often said it is the music that makes him dance,the music within

but his mom said that when MJ was a baby he would stand and do a dance to the sound of the washing machine

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When learning to dance people often immediately think of one of two things, the typical children’s dance school type classes such as ballet, tap, and jazz, or formal dance instructions for adults that typically center around ballroom type dancing including such forms as the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, or Rumba.

When considering dance as a formal occupation or even as an enjoyable pastime the best way to start is with ballet. Ballet is actually the center of all dances and can be incorporated into any style from the elegant ballroom types to hip hop street dancing.

All dancing styles will help to develop balance, dexterity, and grace and also give the dancer a sense of camaraderie with fellow participants and an active and socially engaging way to develop their personal lives.

While there are many styles of dance that are interpretive such as African and hip hop, most other forms of dance require a structured design and the learning of particular steps and movements. The usual progression from ballet to other forms is seamless and easy as ballet gives the dancer a backdrop to base all of the other movements on.
Many enthusiasts of the sport of ballroom dancing have a formal background in ballet and jazz. Using the styles and movements of the classical dance arts help to enhance the steps in ballroom dancing giving them a more elegant flair.

Competitions for ballroom dancing can be found globally all through the year and more and more competitions for other forms of dancing are gaining in popularity as well.

For more information on theater and performing arts, visit http://www.performingarts.asia.

For more information on reality tv, visit http://www.realitytv.asia.

 

 

John Parks
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What is the first thing you hear when when you switch the radio on? If you are lucky enough to tune-in in time to actually catch some music, the chances are it’s the latest breed of new-wave-new-rave-alternative-shouty-vocalised-indie-rock. (I call it guitar music for short.) Such has been the case for a number of years now, since the demise of the Higher States of Consciousness and the invasion of the Gallagher brothers in the early nineties.

When perusing the archives of the Guardian Online, I came across an article entitled, “Bored of Dance” which documented the downfall of some of the UK’s finest dance acts throughout the last decade. Fatboy Slim enjoyed less success in the Charts with the release of his last album, Palookaville, whilst the once popular magazines reporting the scene went out of business completely.

Muzik, Ministry and Jockey Slut once supplied readers with news, reviews and future releases of all upcoming dance acts. Today, the sole survivor of the onslaught is Mixmag, fighting the good fight alone in a world full of “guitar music” magazines such as KERRANG, Metal Hammer and NME. But the question is, if dance music is as dead as they say, then why the huge queues to get into the clubs, and why are there still so many many festivals with self proclaimed “dance tents?” The answer is simple: Dance music never died, it simply morphed into something else.

I believe it began when Bloc Party broke into the scene at the turn of the century. Their debut album, Silent Alarm forged a new sound that was just what dance fans needed – a mix of real instruments, fast beats and catchy basslines. Move on a few years and we now have the likes of The Klaxons, (champions of New Rave) Foals (Math-Rock anyone?), and The Futureheads. These bands seem confused as to where their loyalties lie. On one night they will be playing to a sell out crowd at Brixton Academy, whilst the next night sees them spinning tunes on the ones and twos at an underground warehouse party.

Coincidentally, we have an abundance of dance acts with equally confused identities. Justice, Paris’ latest dance act are a couple of skinny-jean wearing, leather jacket clad producers who are hell bent on redirecting the scene. Their fusion of overly-compressed basslines and quirky electro beats has won fans from every genre of modern music. Equally, Soulwax (headed up by Belgian brothers David and Stephan Dewaele) continue their two pronged assault on our ears through a combination of live shows and “mash up” mixes like never heard before.

If the amalgamation of sounds presented here doesn’t float your boat, try something a little more suited to Radio 2′s playlist. LCD Soundsytem have recently released their second album, entitled Sound of Silver and present listeners with something that David Byrne would have been proud of. Their harmonious blend of real instruments, Casio keyboards and male vocals has proved a massive hit with music listeners young and old

The effect of this on the music industry is quite the opposite to the Guardian’s title, “Bored of Dance”. A new breed of music created a new breed of fan and subsequently there are no longer any boundaries. So what if I like dancing the night away in a grimy London club, I’m still allowed to wear skinny jeans.

So when you next hear someone say that dance music is dead, politely point out that dance music actually led the revolution that created the best sounds of this century. For the first time ever, rock, pop, breaks and beats all sit happily together under the same umbrella.

Samantha Gilmartin
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