Blog – Beatrice Curtis – Egyptian Dance

Taking Teaching Online

17th July 2020

If you had said a year ago that I would be happily teaching online, I would have laughed in your face, I’m fairly sure! I had absolutely no intention to do so, and I love teaching my classes face to Continue reading →

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New Classes at Woking

8th January 2020

Beatrice Curtis

Just before Christmas I was asked to take on classes at the Woking Adult Learning Centre, to cover for a teacher who wasn’t able to continue teaching there. I couldn’t commit to her existing class times, but we were able Continue reading →

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Video Night

4th December 2019

Beatrice Curtis

I always like to have a video night to finish off the year. It’s a way of putting bellydance into its wider context. It’s also good for students to see different dancers and different styles to inspire them, and maybe Continue reading →

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A Very Old Choreography!

28th September 2019

Beatrice Curtis

When I changed the website, I decided I was going to post some of my older choreography notes. I’m a lot less precious about them these days! This one is one of my favourites. It dates back to 2009.

The Continue reading →

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Beginner Technique – some Youtube clips

19th September 2019

Beatrice Curtis

I have a number of Beginner level technique clips on Youtube. The quality is not particularly stellar, but hopefully they give my students enough information to be able to practise these basics at home. They are just reinforcing what I Continue reading →

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Courtney’s Summer Improv Challenge – dancing every day!

6th July 2019

Beatrice Curtis

Courtney’s Summer Improv Challenge – dancing every day!

This month I’m taking part in an online Improvisation challenge. Courtney gives us a piece of music every day for us to dance to, and invites us to post a video clip to share with the group (if we want Continue reading →

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I’m going to Cairo!!!

30th June 2019

Beatrice Curtis

I booked my deposit and I’m working out which flights are going to be the most practical, and how I can fit my classes around it, so next February I’ll be off to Cairo for more bellydance shopping and shows! Continue reading →

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Combinations, Lego and Improvisation

28th June 2019

Beatrice Curtis

This week I was teaching some combinations, that could be used in improvisation. And I had a bit of time free after class, so on a whim, I decided to video them. Because that might help people.

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A Belly Full

13th May 2019

Beatrice Curtis

My lovely friend Candi Bell messaged me last week to say there was a play on “somewhere near Reading” about Bellydancing, and did I want to go? I was definitely up for it, so we decided to be spontaneous and Continue reading →

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Whoop, whoop!!! I’m going to JoY!!!

9th May 2019

Beatrice Curtis

The Jewel of Yorkshire festival is always a delight (I decided against using the pun!) to attend. It’s so friendly and welcoming, and they always have a fantastic array of teachers.

This year is their 15th year anniversary, and they Continue reading →

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