Level 1 Teaching Certification: ‘Bellydance Safely’

‘Safe Delivery of Belly Dance classes’ – is now delivered via zoom. 
This is our level 1 teaching certification.

The course includes a module on how to use zoom for teaching classes, and as part of our ‘Health and Safety’ module, we now also include ways to manage Covid-19 regulations, the safety of your students and risk assessments.  This course was written and created by JWAAD who have trained teachers for over 20 years.  It is now delivered by Bellydance Now who have a range of teachers from different backgrounds involved in developing these courses.

Supportive discussion throughout

This course is aimed at people who are already teaching or are considering teaching and want to ensure that they are doing so safely.  It is a fascinating and in-depth course designed with a combination of academic and practical applications.  This level 1 certification gives you the safety elements of teaching and a taster of what the BDN Teaching Diploma will be like.

This course gives you the building blocks with which to teach safely and plan your classes in a structured way.  This course is accredited by BDN.  To book and for dates of next course click here.

For an overview of the course, watch this video:

This course consists of 4 days of tuition approximately 9am – 5pm each day.  Approximately 32 hours of tuition and guided learning.  

You are expected to be able to execute basic moves clearly in order to teach them, but do not have to be of a high technical level. You must successfully complete all parts of the course with assessment if you need to achieve the certificate either for insurance purposes or to register for the BDN Teaching Diploma.

What is included?
• Anatomy a fascinating practical look at the body in relation to dance.
• Safe warm-ups – to ensure you don’t injure anyone unintentionally.
• Health & Safety practical advice and strategies to avoid incidents with your students, risk assessments and managing Covid-19 regulations.
• Safe stretches and cool downs.
• Lesson planning learn how to write your own exciting and dynamic lesson plans.
• The Business of Bellydance Ideas for setting up, marketing and ongoing management of your business.
• Dance classes in technique and breaking down moves.
• Three assignments.
• Personal Technique Review – to assess the level of your technique, celebrate your strengths and identify areas to work on.
• Practical warm-up assessment

+ Introduction to Zoom techniques for teaching.

Group work and sharing ideas

Not only do you have incredibly experienced and knowledgeable tutors delivering this course but also an exclusive online resource area at your disposal for the duration of the course.

Comments from participants:
“What I loved the most was how caring about the students the teachers were and how generously they shared their knowledge. I loved that the information was not only theoretical but you were taught also how to put what you learned into practice”  – Melinda Kovács (Hungary) Sept 23

“The course helped me highlight how I need to grow as a dancer but also that teaching isn’t just about being a good dancer. All the scenarios presented really helped in raising my confidence.  I had lots of personal growth” – Jennifer Woodhead (UK)
 
“I really enjoyed the Anatomy part, because it’s good to know what you’re actually doing  and which muscles you’re working with each move”  – Wanshu Walsh  Sept 23

 

 

For Tribal dancers:
‘There was a lot of the course that was applicable to Tribal. The warm ups/cool downs, health and safety, anatomy and business in my opinion translate to all disciplines, after all we were all there to learn how to deliver a safe class and understand the implications that are involved in teaching. It was supportive and I certainly feel more confident delivering workshops having completed it and I have definitely integrated the learning from the weekend within the workshops.
We have already discussed that my tribal background has slight variations on moves and less traditional music and therefore I felt I struggled to put some of my abilities across at times, but I appreciate that you need a measuring ‘yard stick” J D’Allison

We currently have nearly 300 people who are certified as JWAAD (Now BDN) Level 1 teachers. Our current pass rate is about 95%.  Even if you don’t pass initially, you can re-submit work until you have achieved all the criteria.  

Breakdown of payments over 4 instalments:

  • Non-refundable part payment to reserve your place: £50
  • 2nd payment: £155 payable 4 weeks before the start of the course
  • There is a 6 week gap for you to complete your assignments
  • 3rd payment due at weekend 1:  £80
  • 2 week gap for your to hone your zoom techniques and practice your warm up – you will also have an individual technique review with one of our tutors through this time.  The cost is included within the course.
  • 4th payment due on day 3  –  £85

Total cost :  £370
You can choose to pay this all at once or in instalments as above.

Courses are based on a minimum number of people, so cancellations made within 4 weeks of the start date will not receive a refund.  If we do not have enough participants to run the course you will receive a full refund of any monies paid.  

To get the most from it you need good wifi and a device that works effectively with Zoom. You also need a space to dance in where your device will work.
By enrolling for a course you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.

If unsure of the suitability of this course, please call Kay on 0191 2451570
Email: info@belydance-now.com Tel: 0191 2451570

Upcoming Courses

Level 1 Teaching Certification with BDN JSC43

Location: Zoom online course

Weekend 1: Sep 14th 2024 - Sep 15th 2024 / 9am - 5pm (UK)

Weekend 2: Oct 20th 2024 - Nov 17th 2024 / Two separate days 9 - 5 each day 20th October and 17th November 2024 (UK time zone)

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