Meet the choreographer taking her dance community to the world with video - Blog
" Since her first class, Korma has led multiple workshops per week that teach dance that blends traditional West African dances with current dances that are contemporary. When her studio was shut down due to COVID-19, Korma was hopeful that her upcoming show with her dance club was going to go as planned and so they decided to take the practice sessions online using Zoom. This was the moment Korma realized that online classes could prove to be an effective solution for her newly distanced reality. "I researched classes and started marketing online," says Korma. "I thought that there would be no one who could attend but I was determined to show up. To my surprise, everyone would sign in each time."
1. Just show yourself
When Korma first started online classes She was determined to not let her inexperience with virtual teaching stop her from diving right in. "I thought that no one would attend my first classes online, but I was committed to showing at the door," recalls Korma. "I began classes five each week. To my surprise, people would log in every time." Through providing a safe space for clients to study and perform, Korma is able to connect her students and get them together wherever they are in their practice. "After the class I could witness the smile on their faces which is what kept me going."
2. Do not expect it to be perfect
"At the conclusion of the day , my classes are not about perfection," says Korma. "I teach students that they're here to be active and master how to do something new or improve their old ones and as the students can do that the right way, they're succeeding." This is the same to any business with a small budget. -- If you're launching a virtual experience for the first time be aware that things may not go as planned. goes as smoothly, and that's okay. "Nobody has interactive online classes completely figured out yet, so don't be too hard on yourself." reminds Korma.
3. Keep learning
"Every day, I am learning something new about technology to make the experience better," says Korma. "My recommendation is to approach everything one step at a." One of Korma's most difficult challenges was the volume of content she required to write -- and fast. "I required a method to show the world the things I accomplished and how I was able to do. I've had a profile on LinkedIn for several years, but made use of it more for my personal reasons. Now I had to think from a business point of view."
4. Be patient with yourself
It's crucial to keep in mind that it's not always like they're natural, especially if familiar with interacting in person. "Online interactions can be stressful initially however, it will get easier when you practice it," says Korma. "Try your first attempt in the presence of family members and close friends. Do not be shy to ask for help." Making yourself comfortable in front of the camera takes time, but persevering will provide a better experience for your customers.
5. Listen to your people
6. Stick with it
Although going online may seem as a short-term solution for small-scale business owners, many find that their online classes are allowing them to grow their audiences beyond their local communities. "The surprising benefit of this is that our classes are capable of reaching more students beyond Minnesota, in different parts of the world,"" says Korma.