Courses to obtain Instructor Licensing

Welcome to Teaching Skills

Instructor Licensing (Teaching Skills 1, 2, and 3) offers dedicated courses for dancers who wish to become qualified teachers of the Salimpour School’s somatic belly dance method and the Salimpour Vocabulary. These courses guide you through teaching fundamentals, classroom design, lesson‑planning, and pedagogical skills — while preserving the cultural, somatic, and expressive foundation of our tradition.

Course Overview (Teaching Skills 1, 2 and 3)

  • Duration: 12 weeks each
  • Format: Weekly modules, with instructor feedback, Q&A opportunities, and practical assignments.
  • Outcomes: Optional licensing — enabling you to teach at levels approved by the Salimpour Institute, once course requirements and assessments are met.

These courses are for dancers who:

  • Have completed the required certification levels and are actively subscribed to the Library
  • Wish to teach the Salimpour method — preserving its somatic integrity, cultural roots, and movement vocabulary.
  • Are committed to offering structured, culturally respectful, and high‑quality belly‑dance education.
  • Want to contribute to the global Salimpour community by teaching in their local community.
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Why Choose Instructor Training with Us?

  • Systematic Training: Licensing is built as a structured multi‑phase process — just like the student curriculum — ensuring qualified, consistent teaching standards.
  • Preserve Method & Culture: Our licensing emphasizes adherence to the somatic principles and cultural context of the Salimpour approach — not just technique.
  • Community & Global Network: Join a worldwide circle of licensed instructors who share a commitment to teaching with respect, depth, and integrity.
  • Flexible & Accessible: Courses are online and structured for distance learners — while providing real evaluation and feedback.
  • Professional Pathway: Licensing enables you to teach officially under the Salimpour School program, offering legitimacy and potential career opportunities.

Instructor Principles & Ethical Commitment

By pursuing Instructor Licensing, you agree to uphold core principles including:
  • Creating a safe, supportive learning environment for students.
  • Committing to ongoing learning, skill development, and self‑reflection as a teacher.
  • Teaching the cultural heritage, history, and musical roots of SWANA region dance thoughtfully and respectfully.
  • Embracing inclusivity, diversity, and respect for all dancers and traditions.
  • Building comprehensive lesson plans, ongoing enrichment, and thoughtful class progression.
  • Presenting the dance form responsibly and ethically — honoring its origins, practitioners, and history.

Teaching Skills 1

Focus
Teaching Fundamentals 1 and Fundamentals 2 content.

Prerequisites

  • Current membership and Library subscription.
  • Foundations 1 and 2 certification.
  • 12-week commitment to the course.

Optional Licensing

Optional Fundamental Instructor Licensing for dancers who successfully complete and pass the course.

Teaching Skills 2

Focus
Teaching Foundations 1 and Foundations 2 content

Prerequisites

  • Current membership and Library subscription.
  • Completed/passed Teaching Skills 1
  • 12-week commitment to the course.

Optional Licensing

Optional Foundational Instructor Licensing for dancers who successfully complete and pass the course.

Teaching Skills 3

Focus
A deeper pedagogical approach for Fundamentals and Foundations

Prerequisites

  • Current membership and Library subscription.
  • Advanced Performance 1 and 2 Certification.
  • Completed/passed Teaching Skills 2.
  • 12-week commitment to the course.

Optional Licensing

Optional Professional Instructor Licensing for dancers who successfully complete and pass the course.

Ready to Begin?

If you're ready to transition from student to instructor, explore the Teaching Skills courses. Enroll in Teaching Skills 1 to begin — and take the first step toward becoming a licensed Salimpour School instructor, contributing to our global community, and sharing this beautiful, culturally rooted dance with others.
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