Why should you choose Bluegrass Bellydance?
- Professionally run - Bluegrass Bellydance is licensed and insured as is the studio where classes are held. All essential paperwork and documentation is well organized. Communication with students and customers is of the utmost importance and all things are dealt with in a professional manner.
- Extensively trained instructor - 'Azraa has trained with instructors and master choreographers from all over the world. She has been mentored by some of the Southeast's best dancers. 'Azraa still continues her education with workshops and classes. Non-movement based education such as music and cultural information is also well researched.
- Original creative content - 'Azraa teaches her own original choreographies. Other choreographies are only used with permission and full credit to the choreographer.
What people are saying about Bluegrass Bellydance
Reviews from Facebook:
I have had other Belly Dance instructors but Jennifer is the most professional. She uses BD terms for the techniques and not little girly terms like other instructors. She is very knowledgeable on BD history, she answers questions in a professional manor, and will demonstrate as many times as needed for the student to grasp the technique. She includes every student and excludes no students in all aspects of her school. A true professional.
Clear, concise instruction by a highly competent instructor! She not only knows the moves, but she knows the history and cultural significance as well. Belly dance class from Bluegrass Bellydance is well worth your time and money. What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Love it. Lots of energy; lots of friendly laughter! Jen is very patient and has an excellent sense of humor. She leads the group and also gives the individual attention and specific tips for improvement. She provides a newsletter and websites that help her students to understand Oriental dance styles, history, music, etc. I feel as if I have developed a sense of grace and balance as well as improving my muscle control. All of which I needed badly. I hate walking on a treadmill, etc., but thoroughly enjoy practicing what I have learned every day.
I was SOOO tired of unqualified and basically untalented people setting up shop as "bellydance" teachers that I had almost given up hope of finding a local teacher to help me continue my training. I met way too many "teachers" who learned from dvds, or took a few casual classes here and there. Then I met Jen.
Jen has trained under some of the finest instructors in the world, and it shows. Anybody can teach basic steps. It takes a skilled, qualified, and professional dancer to teach another person how to actually dance to the music. Jen has that professional knowledge. She knows the intricacies of Arab music, she understands how to teach movement that has meaning and emotional impact. She understands the various qualities and textures of movement and music, and is incredibly skilled at imparting that knowledge to her students.
As a performer, she's spectacular. As a teacher, she is a true gem. Don't waste your time with youtube videos or teachers who are barely more than beginner students themselves. Sign up for classes, PRACTICE when she tells you to practice, and get ready to take your Middle Eastern dance to an entirely new level!!
Review on Google:
A-MA-ZING! Clear, concise instruction by a highly competent instructor! She not only knows the moves, but she knows the history and cultural significance as well. Belly dance class from Bluegrass Bellydance is well worth your time and money. What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Accolades from the Bluegrass Bellydance class at OCTC (comments anonymous, included in class survey):
I only wish we had more classes, I didn't want it to end. Jen is a good teacher. She is very nice and good at explaining. This class was a lot of fun. Please have this class again.
I have had other Belly Dance instructors but Jennifer is the most professional. She uses BD terms for the techniques and not little girly terms like other instructors. She is very knowledgeable on BD history, she answers questions in a professional manor, and will demonstrate as many times as needed for the student to grasp the technique. She includes every student and excludes no students in all aspects of her school. A true professional.
Clear, concise instruction by a highly competent instructor! She not only knows the moves, but she knows the history and cultural significance as well. Belly dance class from Bluegrass Bellydance is well worth your time and money. What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Love it. Lots of energy; lots of friendly laughter! Jen is very patient and has an excellent sense of humor. She leads the group and also gives the individual attention and specific tips for improvement. She provides a newsletter and websites that help her students to understand Oriental dance styles, history, music, etc. I feel as if I have developed a sense of grace and balance as well as improving my muscle control. All of which I needed badly. I hate walking on a treadmill, etc., but thoroughly enjoy practicing what I have learned every day.
I was SOOO tired of unqualified and basically untalented people setting up shop as "bellydance" teachers that I had almost given up hope of finding a local teacher to help me continue my training. I met way too many "teachers" who learned from dvds, or took a few casual classes here and there. Then I met Jen.
Jen has trained under some of the finest instructors in the world, and it shows. Anybody can teach basic steps. It takes a skilled, qualified, and professional dancer to teach another person how to actually dance to the music. Jen has that professional knowledge. She knows the intricacies of Arab music, she understands how to teach movement that has meaning and emotional impact. She understands the various qualities and textures of movement and music, and is incredibly skilled at imparting that knowledge to her students.
As a performer, she's spectacular. As a teacher, she is a true gem. Don't waste your time with youtube videos or teachers who are barely more than beginner students themselves. Sign up for classes, PRACTICE when she tells you to practice, and get ready to take your Middle Eastern dance to an entirely new level!!
Review on Google:
A-MA-ZING! Clear, concise instruction by a highly competent instructor! She not only knows the moves, but she knows the history and cultural significance as well. Belly dance class from Bluegrass Bellydance is well worth your time and money. What are you waiting for? Sign up now!
Accolades from the Bluegrass Bellydance class at OCTC (comments anonymous, included in class survey):
I only wish we had more classes, I didn't want it to end. Jen is a good teacher. She is very nice and good at explaining. This class was a lot of fun. Please have this class again.
