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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
What’s it like to be a member of the Beledi Dance Company?
By Inara Ever wonder what it’s like to be a member of the Beledi Dance Company? As a member myself, I can honestly say it’s a sistership....