Hipnotic

Hipnotic Course (Hipnotic – Belly Dance) – FET Academy

Program Overview
The Hipnotic course at FET Academy is a professional training program focused on teaching belly dance in a modern style that combines a high sensitivity to music, body control, and attractive feminine expression. The program aims to qualify belly dance instructors, mastering the use of essential tools such as the shawl, cane, and zills within a well-structured artistic and technical framework.

Training Hours: 26 to 30 training hours over 4 days

Program Objectives
The Hipnotic course aims to prepare trainees capable of:
• Mastering the fundamentals and techniques of modern belly dance
• Developing a sense of rhythm and Arabic music
• Improving body control and movement isolation
• Presenting professional dances using the shawl, cane, and zills
• Building high confidence on stage and in front of an audience

What You Will Learn in the Program
The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects, including:
• Fundamentals of belly dance
• History and concept of belly dance
• Basic Eastern rhythms
• Correct body posture for the dancer
•Dance choreography
• Eastern movement techniques
• Movement isolation
• Shimmies
• Hips, circles, and waves
• Control of arms and hands
• Veil dance techniques
• Shawl handling techniques
• Circular movements and transitions
• Entering and exiting with the shawl
• Cane dance (Saidi / Assaya)
• Fundamentals of Saidi dance
• Cane movements and balance
• Integrating movements with dance steps
• Zills (finger cymbals)
• Basics of handling zills
• Hand rhythms
• Combining playing and movement
• Choreography design
• Choosing appropriate music
• Transitions and energy distribution
• Stage presence
• Physical and facial expression
• Confidence and performance in front of an audience
• Connecting with music and the audience
• Practical training

The course heavily emphasizes practical application:
• Learning complete routines
• Training with the shawl, cane, and zills
• Individual and group performances
• Recording and analyzing performances

Evaluation Methods
Trainees are assessed through:
• Practical evaluation of a complete dance performance
• Assessment of accessory usage
• Evaluation of musical sensitivity

Target Audience
• Belly dance instructors
• Amateur and professional dancers
• Those wishing to learn belly dance from scratch
• Any woman who loves dance and physical expression
• No prior experience is required

Career Opportunities
The Hipnotic course qualifies graduates to work as:

With an internationally accredited certificate after passing the final exam
• Belly dance instructors

• Professional dancers at events
• Artistic performances and festivals
• Private or online training

Why Choose FET Academy
• Specialized curricula in belly dance
• Intensive practical training
• Professional instructors with artistic experience
• Supportive and safe environment for women
• Support for building the dancer's artistic identity

Hipnotic offers a unique opportunity to connect the spiritual layer to the dance training by connecting it to chakras (energy centers of the body). The goal is  to become aware of one's energy and to utilize it to manifest the desired outcomes in life.