Meet the choreographer that is taking her dance community to the world with videos - Blog

" Since her first class, Korma has led multiple sessions a week, teaching dance that mixes tradition West African dances with current dances that are contemporary. When her studio had to close in the wake of COVID-19 Korma was hopeful that her upcoming show with her dance club would go ahead as planned -- so they took their practice session online via Zoom. That was when Korma realized online classes could provide a solution to her new, distant reality. "I researched classes and started promoting on the internet," says Korma. "I feared that no one would attend, but I was committed to showing up. To my surprise, everyone would sign in each time."

 1. Show up

When Korma first launched online classes She was determined to not let her inexperience with virtual teaching stop her from jumping right into the water. "I was worried that nobody was going to attend my initial classes online, but I was committed to showing at the door," recalls Korma. "I took classes five times a week and to my delight, students were always logged in." By creating a secure space where her students can learn and perform, Korma is able to unite her clients and meet them wherever they are in their practice. "After class, I could see smiles on the faces of the students which is what kept my enthusiasm."

 2. Don't expect it to be perfect

"At the conclusion of the day , my classes do not focus on perfection," says Korma. "I make sure that students know they're here to be active and learn a new skill or practice older ones. And as long as they can move, they are taking home the prize." The same goes to small-business owners. -- If you're launching a virtual experience for the first time take note that it's not always going to go smoothly. goes as smoothly but that's fine. "Nobody is able to have interactive online courses figured out 100% but you can don't be too hard on yourself," Korma says. Korma.

 3. Keep learning

"Every day, I learn something new about technology to improve my experience" Korma says. Korma. "My recommendation is to approach things one at a time." One of Korma's biggest challenges was the quantity of content she had to write -- Fast and efficient. "I required a method to let the world know what I did and what I was able to do. I've been using a profile for a while, but I made use of it more for my personal reasons. Then I needed to consider it in a professional point of view."

 4. Be patient with yourself

Remember that things won't always feel normal, particularly if you're used to interacting face-to-face. "Online appearances can be nerve-wracking at first however, it will get easier with practice," says Korma. "Try it out first in the presence of family members and close friends. Be sure to reach out for help." Making yourself comfortable in front of cameras takes time but keeping at it can result in an better experience for your customers.

 5. Pay attention to the people around you.

 6. Stick with it

Although going online may seem like a temporary solution, many small business owners find that online courses can help them expand their audience beyond their local areas. "The most surprising aspect of this is the fact that our courses are capable of reaching more students outside of Minnesota across different regions of the world," Korma says. Korma.