Hi everyone,

I have an interview with a very respectable dance community in my area, after I received a job description through my email. They were looking for a dance teacher for pregnant women, they wanted to look for a fun class that is suitable for women in any part of their pregnancy, so I thought belly dance would be perfect for this, as most classes like this in my area are yoga classes.

I have an interview with them next month, and wanted to spend the time before that to get as much info as possible. I know there are some video's out, but first of all I wanted to check here as well, to see if any of you have already started a class just for pregnant women? Is there anything in particular I should be careful about, such as insurance, injuries, ... I want to be really well informed on this aspect. I have never been pregnant before and have no idea (except for common sense) which movements are really good and which are really bad for them. I am pretty sure any belly dance movements are fine: such as undulations, hip circles, hip locks (but no sharp locks or shimmies), figure eights,... however I am not so sure on traveling steps (maybe it is damaging to be on the toes for too long? or spinning may take them off balance or dizzy?) but I am not so sure on strengthening exercises and stretches. I read on the shira website that in a certain part of the pregnancy you have to be careful with certain stretches as it can damage you for life.

Do you think it is a good idea to have them sign a claim to cover my insurance?

Which other tips do you all have regarding this?

thank you!