Get to know the choreographer who is taking her dance community global with videos - Blog

" Since then, Korma has led multiple workshops per week that teach dance that blends traditional West African dances with current modern, cutting-edge moves. When her studio had to close because of COVID-19 Korma had hoped that her next scheduled concert with her dance club was going to go as planned and so they decided to take their practice session online via Zoom. This was the moment she realized that online classes might be a useful fix to her new, distant reality. "I researched classes and started promoting on the internet," says Korma. "I was worried that nobody was going to attend, however I was committed to showing on time. To my surprise, the people were logging in each moment."

 1. Simply show up

When Korma first started online classes, she did not let the lack of experience with virtual teaching stop her from jumping right into the water. "I was worried that nobody would attend my first classes online, but I was committed to showing up," recalls Korma. "I started classes 5 times a week and to my surprise, people would log in every time." Through creating a secure space where her students can learn and dance, Korma is able to unite her clients and get them together wherever they're at their work. "After the class, I could see the smile on their faces and that's what keeps 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 teach students that they are here to move and learn a new skill or practice the old ones. As you can make them move, they are winning." It's the same to any business with a small budget. -- If you're launching on the virtual platform to the first time, understand that not everything will go as planned but that's fine. "Nobody has interactive online classes completely figured out yet, so be patient with yourself." reminds Korma.

 3. Keep learning

"Every week, I am learning something new about technology to enhance my experience," says Korma. "My suggestion is to tackle everything one step at a." One of the most challenging lessons was the huge quantity of content she had to produce -- And fast. "I required a method to let the world know what I did and what I could do. I've been using a profile for several years, but made use of it more for my personal reasons. It was time to look at it in a professional point of view."

 4. Be patient with yourself

It's crucial to keep in mind that the experience won't feel like they're natural, especially if familiar with interacting in person. "Online interactions can be stressful at first however, it will get easier with practice," says Korma. "Try it out first with family and friends. Be sure to reach out for assistance." Finding your comfort level with cameras takes time but keeping at it will provide a better experience for your clients.

 5. Listen to your people

 6. Stay with it

Although going online may seem as a short-term solution for small-scale business owners, many have discovered the online courses allow them to expand the reach of their classes beyond local areas. "The surprising benefit of this is that our classes are able to reach more people beyond Minnesota and in other parts of the world," says Korma.