Belly Dance Teacher Training Certification 2011

Bamboomoves The Siren™ BELLY DANCE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE “BMTS ”

OUR MISSION

Being a good teacher is so much more than mastering the dance movements. Having the feel and foundation of the Art of Belly Dance is essential, as well as inspiring and motivating students to achieve their highest potential in live. Our mission is to produce quality, competent teachers trained and certified in the BMTS Format™, who will guide many others seeking to lead a healthy, joyful, creative and empowered life.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successfully completing BMTS 1, 2, 3, and 4, you will receive the BAMBOOMOVES-The SIREN™ Belly Dance Instructor Certification, and will be certified to teach Bamboomoves Beginner Level 1 Belly Dance Classes.

YOUR TUTORS

This course is developed and taught by Birnur Siren, one of the most well known and respected Belly Dance Instructors and performers in the U.S., who is originally from Turkey and a Bamboomoves Instructor, in collaboration with Scott Kleinfeld, Owner, Bamboomoves.

DESCRIPTION

This course is aimed at women who want to learn the true essence of the Art of Belly Dance, and teach others. It will teach you how to develop your own dance form and teaching skills and deepen your knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Art of Belly Dance. This training course will include technique and style, and teaching skills, connecting Body, Mind/Mind/Spirit.

REQUIREMENTS

At least one year studying Belly Dance, be at Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Level. You may be considered if you are almost at Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Level as long as you commit to additional private lessons.

REGISTER BMTS 2 JULY 2011!

BMTS 2

Saturday, July 9 and July 16, 2011

3:30 – 9 PM (half an hour break)

Certification upon completion of this course

REGISTER

Bamboomoves

Where Your Body, Mind & Spirit Moves

107-40 Queens Blvd,. Suite 206, Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 263-0788

http://www.bamboomovesfh.com

COURSES

BMTS 1

Certification upon completion of this course

Introduction to the BMTS Format™

Philosophy, History, Culture & Evolution of the various styles of Belly Dance.

Uniting the Dance with the Body

Accessing your core through the breath, the perfect posture and grounding (the basics of isolations). Releasing energy to promote overall health.

Conceptualizing the Essence of the Art of Belly Dance

 In this course you will learn the Siren’s style of dance, the philosophy of Bamboomoves, as well as history, culture, and evolution of the various styles of Belly Dance. The key women and men who played important roles in promoting and educating the public.  There will be viewing of performances and instructional videos of other artists. Perspective teachers will be taught to conceptualize the essence of the Art of Belly Dance, as a source of feminine elegance, serenity, passion, and creativity, how to promote proper etiquette in the classroom and performance, and what it takes to become a true professional Belly Dancer.

 To unite the Dance with the Body your breath helps you find the core, which then promotes confidence and self esteem. We will learn how to use our breath to bring us into a zone where we connect our body, mind and soul. Through the breath you will learn how to obtain the perfect posture and grounding of your body by accessing your core, the basics of isolation. Through zoning and focusing on body isolations, you will learn how to release negative energy which will promote overall health.

Required Materials: Grandmothers Book”; 16 hours - $350

BMTS 2

Certification upon completion of this course

Technique: Study of basic techniques using the Siren Method™. Emphasis is put on connecting the moves to the essence of Body/Mind/Soul..

Music Study: Rhythms, recognition, styles and instruments.

In this course we will cover basic Belly Dance techniques using the Siren’s Format™. You will be introduced to a variety of different Belly Dance Styles and encouraged to decide what style to follow. You will study basic drills and combinations, choreography, improvisational technique and the basics of owing your Dance. Emphasis will be put on connecting each move to the essence of Body/Mind/Soul. You will gain an understanding of the Middle Eastern rhythms, their timing and modifications and how to properly cue transitions. Visual and verbal aides will be used to explore these rhythms. You will gain essential knowledge in how the body moves in synch to the music, allowing you to create dynamic improvisational and choreographic pieces.

Required Materials: Class CD- rhythms, hip belt; 16 hours - $350

BMTS 3

Certification upon completion of this course

 Teaching Technique: Combinations, transitions, improvisation and choreography

 All categories of technique will be covered.

 We will examine different ways of teaching a Belly Dance Level 1 Class, and introduce the SirenMethod™. 

 You will learn complete vocabulary of belly dance basic moves, counts, and breaking down a movement. You will learn how to create and teach combinations, transitions, improvisation and choreography.

 We will also examine physical and emotional benefits of individual moves; correcting mistakes and making adjustments, stretching, warm ups and cool downs.

Required Materials: Class DVD-hip belt; 16 hours - $350

BMTS 4

Certification upon completion of this course

 Teaching Methods: BMTS Format™: Class design, lesson planning, verbal cueing, use of music, creating & keeping the right energy in and out of the classroom.

Great Belly Dance teachers not only master the physical techniques and steps of the dance, but they also transmit positive energy to their students. We will discuss the principals of energy, how to accumulate and circulate energy in your body and how to transmit and maintain in and out of the classroom.

We will look at effective teaching methods that focus on individual differences and various lelarning styles. You will learn about special populations, (pregnancy, elderly, injuries and postural defects), and their specific modifications to keep students safe; as well as dealing with various personality types. You will gain skills for effective public speaking, how to maintain control of a class or a disruptive student, leadership techniques and how to teach multi-level classes in a group setting. We will discuss about student/teacher relationship and emotional detachment in your decision making. You will learn detailed class design and lesson planning.

The Business of Teaching: Branding, advertising, and running a business.

We will discuss different venues that offer Belly Dance classes, and how to gear your curriculum to the venue, advertising and marketing your services as a Belly Dance Instructor. We will talk about branding yourself as an Instructor, personal mission statement, defining your own style and creating a niche, as well as insurance, to help each of your personal and professional goals. We will discuss pros and cons of running your own studio. Day-to-day running of your business. You will learn how to put together events for your students using proper communication, leadership, advertising and marketing skills.

Performance and Teaching Observations & Assessments: including on-site teaching experience and evaluations. At the end of the course, you will be required to submit your observations in writing and discussion. You will also design and teach a class.

Required Materials: Class DVD-hip belt; 16 hours - $350

We will do a full review of all program material for the graduating students to make sure each student is confident in their skills and knowledge before the practical and written final exams are administered on the last day of this course.

All courses are paid in advance and non-refundable.

REGISTER BMTS 2 JULY 2011!

BMTS 2

Saturday, July 9 and July 16, 2011

3:30 – 9 PM (half an hour break)

Certification upon completion of this course

REGISTER

Bamboomoves

Where Your Body, Mind & Spirit Moves

107-40 Queens Blvd,. Suite 206, Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 263-0788

http://www.bamboomovesfh.com

FAQ’s

*Do I have to take the courses in any particular order

No

*Do I have to take all 4 courses to certify as a teacher

Yes – upon completion of all 4 courses, you will receive your certificate to teach Multi-Level Belly Dance classes

*Can I just take one course

Absolutely – each course is very informative and will help you improve your skills as a performer or teacher

Bellydancing is the New Hot Craze!

BELLY DANCING IS GOOD FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Rivertown Magazine, June 2011

Story and photos by Ray Bash

Birnur’s Belly dance classes are a great way to sweat your way into losing weight and getting in shape, working the entire body while learning the perfect posture, alignment, balance, rhythm, grace -- all the wonderful techniques and spirit of a dancer.

“Never underestimate the mind of a dancer,” she says.  “It works like a computer to execute all the elements that go into a movement, coordinating music, space, steps, balancing, awareness of every element of your body, proper breathing and, of course, bringing forth your spirit and expression.”

She works closely with her students to teach them the joy of moving like a tiger or a snake, their body, mind, spirit and heart gracefully in tune.  

“We shimmy and release all the stress.  We get in touch with every single joint in our body and open up.  The more we practice, the more we get back our body youth. With that comes the joyful spirit of youth. That’s why belly dancers look at least ten years younger than their actual age.” 

According to Birnur, you work your whole body, and, at the same time, feel sexy. The moves are natural to the human body.  Belly dance is the oldest dance form that exists. “You feel sexy because you feel healthy. You become in touch with every part of your body, and, in my classes, flirtatious dance expressions are a part of the routine!”

Men benefit as much as women in her classes. As students learn to move in their best element, they gain back self-confidence. Every person in class has her/his self expression and she encourages individuality in her students.

Birnur Siren followed her heart and passion in dance eight years ago, leaving behind a career as a marketing executive – and hasn’t looked back since.

She decided to focus on Belly Dancing, for many reasons.  She says, “Not only is it a great whole-body workout -- low-impact so people of any age can enjoy it -- but it is very empowering at the same time.  We live in an age where women are getting back in touch with their feminine power, looking for ways to embrace and assert it.”

Birnur Siren is a renowned belly dance performer and instructor, originally from Istanbul, Turkey. She teaches Belly Dance classes at the New Age Center at 1 South Broadway, Nyack, New York. Classes are Beginner/Open Level, on-going and cost $18 per drop-in class or $84 for a six-class package valid over a period of two months. No dance experience is necessary. Mention this article and get a free intro class in June 2011.

Birnur also develops talent to perform with her dance company, the Siren Dancers. Private lessons can be arranged to prepare students for performances.

She certifies belly dance teachers through “BMTS” Bamboomoves-The Siren Belly Dance Teacher Certification Courses™.  For more information, contact her at 646.373.0337 or e-mail Birnurdance@yahoo.com