How do I become a professional belly dancer?

Question

My mother used to train for up to seven hours a day (for several years). I've been thinking about it for a few years, and now I wonder... Is 28 a bit late to begin training (from the beginning) to become a professional belly dancer? And how do I train to become a serious, professional belly dancer?

Thank you ;)

Lol, Theresa. That's not a problem for me.

Anyway, is 28 too late to begin (to start from the beginning with the intention of doing it professionally)?

Answer 1

It is never too late to begin dancing. Take lessons and then eventually you will be good enough to perform on your own and charge people.

Have you heard of Rachel Brice? Youtube her if you haven't. My friend took classes with her, and Brice only took a few belly dance classes then began dancing/choreographing on her own. Now shes touring and performing in her own shows. She's amazing and has developed her own technique and personality. Find a good teacher who has a good reputation, and those belly dance videos won't teach you much either. You need a teacher to correct your technique in the beginning. What you put into dance you will get back. Practice is the key, and focus.

Oh, BTW (in response to Philip): Bellydance is a Middle Eastern dance style, it has nothing to do with India.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Oddly enough most of the famous belly dancers - and there are many in U.S., Europe and of course Middle East and now even Japan and China - became famous by working hard at it - most didn't plan to do it professionally and few intended on becoming famous. I've seen some dancers who are better than the famous ones but didn't have the right look, attitude, trends, etc., so you never quite know what students and audience members will respond to.

Answer 4

you probally would go to a type of school that made for that, like in ballet when your young you can go to the royal ballet and then there colleges that have good dance programs too. Also go to auditions for things

Answer 5

Never to old,so start looking for a teacher.
try looking on the net for DVDs instructions.
till then start working on your stomach mussels
and hip's.
search for costumes and you'll need finger cymbals.
If Therese a INDIAN restaurant you can ask the owner for information.
I DO WISH A LOT OF LUCK,AND GO FOR IT.

Answer 6

Find a school and take lessons.

Answer 7

FIRST GET A FLAT BELLY