I have decided to go to as many workshops as I can (afford)
can someone help me with their understanding of what levels mean
Thanks
Thanks, but I would also like some idea of what level 2 is supposed to mean. I know also in addition to the above that many damcers don't think that the requirements apply to them. at the moment we have someone in our level one class, intended for those who have done a year, who took a few lessons once and lived out there for a while.
If an international teacher (egyptian f ex) came and there was noway of finding out what the level means then I would probably take the workshop regardless of level. At least if I had some basic experience with bellydance. They don't come around THAT often, well not here anyway, so I take what I can get.Ok so an international dancer or national teacher is coming over. you don't have their address. The workshop is advertised as Level 2/3. It is supposed to mean something to you. If everyone in a large workshop mailed the organisers, there would be chaos.
If an international teacher (egyptian f ex) came and there was noway of finding out what the level means then I would probably take the workshop regardless of level. At least if I had some basic experience with bellydance. They don't come around THAT often, well not here anyway, so I take what I can get.
If everyone mailed the organisers then maybe that would teach them to be more precise with descriptions the next time or publish it on the website.
Aisha
Yes I understand it can be difficult. I experienced it myself at some workshops and recently at the nile group. Some descriptions did not come up until late, some were just not at all what later actually was taught( for good and bad) and some were correct but not very informative. I just think the sponsor would know that the community wants more info and insist on a description if there have been many requests at the previous event.
If everyone mailed the organisers then maybe that would teach them to be more precise with descriptions the next time or publish it on the website.
Thanks, but I would also like some idea of what level 2 is supposed to mean. I know also in addition to the above that many damcers don't think that the requirements apply to them. at the moment we have someone in our level one class, intended for those who have done a year, who took a few lessons once and lived out there for a while.
At our biggest local school, the line between levels 2 and 3 is when you can do all the basic hip moves well with any of the 6 or 7 most common zill patterns layered over them.
Wow I have never heard of zills being a defining feature of level. Just goes to show how different places can be.
Or don't know themselves. I was shocked once when I realized an international tutor - whose workshops were spelt out in some detail and included a number of choreographies - the night before she was to start didn't not only not have her "choreographies" worked out (that's never a problem for me as I don't attend workshops for choreographies) - but had no idea of her music for most of the workshops.Many times sponsors can not be more precise about what is going to be taught because the instructors have not given them any meaningful info.
I felt exactly the same in Cairo and defended this standpoint when some people I know complained about the shows not starting on time and lasting until 3 am. We go there to experience the country, culture and people. I have actually a tendency of "Inshallah" already so I could adapt quite easily .Dear Gisela,
In Egypt you do as the Egyptians do and often they have a different view on organizing than the Western one. Actually, throughout the Middle East nearly as I can tell. I am used to it and have come to understand the deeper meaning of "Inshallah"!
Wow I have never heard of zills being a defining feature of level. Just goes to show how different places can be.