Description
Our annual Summer school is an amazing place to be. A place to re-connect, connect, recharge your batteries and gather material for the next 12 months teaching.
The official Summer School start on Friday 15th August to Thursday 21st August 2025.
It is a gathering of students, teachers, enthusiasts and professional dancers. A real bellydance community.
Prior to Summer School we hold a day specifically designed for bellydance teachers.
This is exclusive to teachers who have trained with JWAAD / BDN.
We offer lots of CPD opportunities open to all bellydance teachers but not this.
If you have any teaching certification with us, you can join. Last year we were inspired by the positive feedback and we have built the timetable around your requests and suggestions.
1 nights accommodation, evening meal, breakfast and lunch in a twin room. Single Supplement £20
Arrive Thursday from 4pm. Depart Friday 4pm …. or stay for Summer school.
Arrive Thursday 14th August 2025
5 pm: Teaching performance technique. Jo, Raphaelle and Dorte will share their different techniques and aspects for teachers to take away.
Dinner
Evening social: Starting with Kay’s spotlight ………
Friday 15th August 2025
Breakfast
9-10: Teaching Warm up – incl. stretching at the end (to ensure everyone is mobile) Taught by Dorte
10:30-12:30 Teaching a varied level class (back by popular demand). Taught by Raphaelle
Lunch
The psychology of dance,
2-3 pm – Dance and Mental Health, taught by Jo Wise will share the science teamed with practical experience, touching on how to deal with challenging students
3 – 3:30pm: TBC
3:30 – 4pm: Fun things to do in class (bring your own ice breakers, games etc. to share).
After this the main Summer school timetable starts. You need to book on the Summer school week separately.
