BQ Teacher Training

Developed and led by Kaeshi Chai, this course is ideal for serious students, current and aspiring teachers. Deepen your bellydance practice and understanding of teaching tools, anatomy, history, culture, music, business and more with this training. We cover a ton of material because because we believe its important.

Mastering dance technique and learning to pass that on is only one small part of the picture. A teacher should know the culture of their art form. Where did it come from? What are the different styles of dance and how are they different? They should be aware of physiology so they can offer safe, supportive classes for students of different ages, body types and capabilities. A basic understanding of music will expand the potential of your expression. And, finally, how can you support yourself as an artist and entrepreneur? We'll cover the basics of running a business so you don't have to learn everything the hard way. 

Participants who pass the written and practical exam and practice teach a minimum of 20 hrs outside of the training will be awarded a Bellyqueen Teacher Training certificate of completion, others will receive a certificate of attendance.

What you’ll learn

  • Teaching Tools

  • Bellyqueen Beginner Curriculum

  • History

  • Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation

  • Anatomy

  • Business

  • Music: Rhythm + Melody

Instructors

  • Kaeshi Chai (teaching tools, curriculum, business)

  • Phaedra Darwish (culture, music)

  • Lissa Michalak (anatomy)

  • Brad MacDonald (music)

  • Nancy Eder (history)

Includes a teacher training manual. Students present for all sessions will receive a certificate of attendance. Students who pass the written and practical exam and practice teach 20 hours will be awarded a Bellyqueen Teacher Training certificate of completion. Limited to 12 spots.

WHEN:
Fri June 14th 6-9pm
Sat June 15th 10am-6pm
Sun June 16th 10am-6pm

Fri June 21st 6-9pm
Sat June 22nd 10am-6pm
Sun June 23rd 10am-6pm

WHERE: Bellyqueen School @ Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4E, New York, NY 10003

INVESTMENT: Sliding scale pay what you can
$695, $795, $895 US
$250 deposit

Payment Plans available (plus a $50 admin fee)

50% off for those who have attended the training in the past.

Sign up now by sending your balance via Zelle to "payment@bellyqueen.com" or Venmo @Bellyqueen, last 4 digits 0168

“Kaeshi is a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has outstanding teaching skills and created a non-judgemental, laid-back environment for us to learn in. Kaeshi, you nailed it!!!”

— ANNA LIBKHEN.

Video testimonials

We want this to be the best teacher training possible and it’s constantly evolving. Here’s what a couple graduates had to say about the training.