#dance

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20182 min read

What’s it like to be a member of a belly dance troupe? Part 1

By Electra I didn't know what to expect when I attended the first organizational meeting of the Beledi Dance Company - New England's...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20182 min read

What’s it like to be a member of a belly dance troupe? Part 3

By Electra 7. You will work hard. Showing up to practice is but one aspect of participating in a dance company like ours. You will find...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20182 min read

What’s it like to be a member of a belly dance troupe? Part 2

By Electra 3. You will grow thick skin. Our goal is to perform at our very best, so we spend time watching each other and working on...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

Choreography challenged? No worries!

By Electra Not everyone learns at the same pace. Some have the gift of picking up dance moves on the spot, and others have to work harder...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

What are the group dynamics of the Beledi Dance Company?

By Electra Is it like being on a sports team of a member of a group? Yes, it's similar. There are team and group dynamics in the Beledi...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

Do I have the right “look” or body for the dance company?

By Electra Our dancers in the Beledi Dance Company have many body types and height variations. We also very in age, physical ability and...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

How many performances does the dance company schedule?

By Electra We originally joined the Beledi Dance Company with the goal of performing 3-4 times per year. One year, we had like 12 gigs!...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

What if I can’t make it to rehearsal for the dance company?

By Electra Life happens, we all get that. For me, it's mostly work that happens which interferes with my ability to attend both practice...

kaninadance

Jul 7, 20181 min read

Will I make a lot of money performing in the dance company?

By Electra Heck, yeah! Quit your day job now!! JK. We're not in it for the money, and some of our gigs are unpaid so we can get the...