Meet the choreographer that is taking her dance troupe to all over the world via videos - Blog
" Since the beginning, Korma has led multiple sessions a week, teaching dances that combine traditional West African dances with current, contemporary moves. After her studio had to close in the wake of COVID-19 Korma was initially hopeful that her upcoming show with her dance club would go ahead as planned -- so they took their class online through Zoom. Then she realized that online classes could provide a solution to her newly distanced reality. "I searched for classes and then began promoting online," says Korma. "I thought that there would be no one who was going to attend, however I made a point of showing on time. I was surprised when everyone would sign in each occasion."
1. Show yourself
When Korma first launched online classes Korma didn't let her absence of knowledge about online instruction stop her from jumping right into the water. "I feared that no one would attend my first online class, however I was determined to show on time," recalls Korma. "I started classes 5 each week. To my surprise, people were always logged in." Through offering a safe place for her clients to learn and practice dance, Korma is able to bring her community together, and get them together wherever they're in their training. "After class I could feel smiles on the faces of the students and that's what keeps me going."
2. Do not expect perfection.
"At the end of the day my classes do not focus on perfection," says Korma. "I make sure that students know they are here to move and learn a new skill or practice the old ones. As you can make them move and win, they're succeeding." This is the same to small-business owners. -- If you're launching a virtual experience to the first time, understand that not everything will go as planned but that's fine. "Nobody has online interactive classes figured out 100% but you can don't be too hard on your own," Korma advises. Korma.
3. Continue to learn
"Every day, I discover something new about technology to improve my experience" Korma says. Korma. "My suggestion is to tackle each step one at a." One of Korma's most difficult learning curves was the sheer quantity of content she had to produce -- Fast and efficient. "I wanted to let the world know my work and show what I could accomplish. I've been using a profile for a while, but I used it more for personal use. Then I needed to consider it about it from a business perspective the."
4. Be patient with yourself
Remember that things won't always feel like they're natural, especially if comfortable with face-to-face interactions. "Online appearances can be nerve-wracking at first However, they get better with practice," says Korma. "Try the first time in the presence of family members and close acquaintances. Be sure to reach out for assistance." Building comfort in front of cameras takes time but keeping at it will result in a better experience for your clients.
5. Pay attention to the people around you.
6. Stick with it
Although going online may seem as a short-term solution for small-scale business owners, many have discovered that online courses allow them to expand their audiences beyond their local community. "The most surprising aspect of this is that our offerings are now capable of reaching more students outside of Minnesota and in other parts around the globe," says Korma.