- About This Course
- About Your Instructor
- Approaching Dance as a Business Activity
- Are You Ready to Start Charging Money?
- The Nature of Your Product | What Exactly Are You Selling as a Dance Performer?
- Nuances of Working in a Non-Arabic Country
- Where to Start?
Online
₹ 3,399
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
By description, the career of a professional dancer is challenging, but many dancers make it even more difficult for themselves by rejecting to use most of the tools available to help them get one bit closer to excellence while reducing the degree of uncertainty and physical and emotional pressure as much as possible. However, they depend solely on fortune, citing reasons such as a lack of business acumen or fear of self-promotion as explanations. Business Course for Belly Dancers | Everything About Gigs online training is meant to provide belly dancers with the knowledge they need to turn their hobby into a professional business and to help them build it by teaching them how to promote themselves on various platforms.
Business Course for Belly Dancers | Everything About Gigs online certification is developed by Iana Komarnytska - Belly Dancer & Choreographer which is presented by Udemy for participants who want to know and understand about various aspects of belly dance gigs, as well as tips and strategies for becoming full-time solo performers. Business Course for Belly Dancers | Everything About Gigs syllabus covers a wide range of topics including show preparation, business communication, business registration, promotions, and contracts.
The highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Self-paced course
- English videos with multi-language subtitles
- 34 hours of pre-recorded video content
- 2 articles
- 6 downloadable resources
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited access
- Accessible on mobile devices and TV
Program offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Self-paced course
- English videos with multi-language subtitles
- 34 hours of pre-recorded video content
- 2 articles
- 6 downloadable resources
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited access
- Accessible on mobile devices and tv
Course and certificate fees
Fees information
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
What you will learn
After completing the Business Course for Belly Dancers | Everything About Gigs certification course, participants will develop a deep understanding of the strategies that will enable them to turn their belly dance hobby into a profitable business. Participants will delve into the multiple options for promoting their businesses and shows on various platforms such as social media, websites, and advertising. Participants will gain an understanding of how to manage their portfolio in a professional manner as well as the process of establishing their company. Participants will also learn how to communicate effectively to close deals and sign big contracts. Participants will also learn how to compose and edit music for a 20-minute continuous solo performance.
The syllabus
Dance as a Business Activity
Basic Portfolio
- Elements of Your Basic Performance Portfolio
- Photos
- Videos
- Online Presence
- Costumes
- Setting Up Your Base Price
- Business Registration
Promotional Tools
- Marketing Strategy & Niche
- Examples of Pricing Packages
- Researching Channels Through Which Clients Can Find You
- Reaching Out to Belly Dance Community & Belly Dance Agencies
- Restaurant Gigs: Why to Do & How to Get Into
- Rosters of Artists
- Website
- Social Media
- YouTube
- Promo Video
- Google Listing & Paid Ads
- Business Card
- Printed Promo Materials
- Wedding Conventions
- Word of Mouth
- Creating Content
- Be Creative In Your Promotion Strategy
Communication With Clients & Closing The Deal
- Kinds of Events
- Negotiating Restaurant Gigs
- Different Types of Clients
- Common Mistakes in Your Communication With Clients
- How to Explain Your Prices
- Template Replies
- Booking Contract
- Taxes on Sales
- Checking Suspicious Requests
- Discount Requests
- Costume Requests
- Music Requests
- Dealing With Unusual Requests
- Requests For Bachelor Parties
- Fundraising & Charity Events
- Rehearsal Request & Requests to Arrive Super Early
- Requests For Group Shows
- Handling Meetings
- Dealing With Difficult Clients
- Bookings Super in Advance
- When Client is Not The Main Event Organizer
- Additional Useful Tips
- Referring Gigs to Other Dancers
- Requests to Perform Abroad
Getting Ready For The Show
- Difference Between Paid Gig & Student Showcase
- How to Structure a 20-min Program
- Widening Your Repertoire
- Choosing Songs
- Suggestions for Songs & Playlists
- Editing Playlist
- Delivering Your Music
- Zeffah Procession
- Performing With a Live Band
- Mini-workshops as a Gig
- Pre-show Reminder
- Performance Checklist
- Make-Up Tutorial
- Hair Tips & Tricks
- Tips For Hiring a Make-Up Artist
- Costume Prep
- Decorating Your Costume
- Multiple Shows on The Same Day
On The Day of Your Show
- Before Your Leave
- Arriving at The Venue
- Change Room
- Talking to a DJ
- Your Assistant
- Your Energy is Everything
- Navigating a Tricky Performance Space
- Handling Delays
- Performing Outdoor
- Children In The Audience
- Camera People
- Audience Participation
- Disrespectful Audience Members
- Other Troubleshooting Scenarios
- Finale Of Your Show
- Receiving Tips
- Getting Paid
- At Home
After The Gig
- Next-Day Steps
- Keep In Touch With Your Previous Clients
- Returning Clients
- Maintenance Of Your Costumes
Building A Long-Term Career
- Scaling Up Your Dance Activities
- Physical Health
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Eating Before Shows
- Injuries
- Rest Time
- Dealing With Stress & Overwhelm
- Reaction Of Family & Friends
- Undercutting & Negativity Among Dancers
- How To Deal With Disrespect Toward Belly Dance Profession
- Use Social Media For Research
- Retirement
- Your Relationship With Money
- 7 'Secrets' Of Successful Career
Bonus
- Final Words & BONUS
Instructors
Mr Iana Komarnytska
Belly Dancer
Freelancer
Other Bachelors