Training Costs

[shanmonster]

Once again, I've been wondering why belly dance training is so much more expensive than other dance styles.

I did about six hours of training with Louise LeCavalier for under $100. A comparable workshop with an internationally-renowned belly dancer would cost about three or four times that amount.

A five-day workshop with a belly dance instructor costs about $600. A five-day butoh workshop costs about half that.

I rarely take belly dance workshops anymore. I just can't afford them. I purchase instructional DVDs, instead. But I study with world-class performers in other dance styles.

Does anyone know why belly dance instruction is so much more expensive?

Comments

[twopiearr.livejournal.com]

more people want it so they can charge more and still have full classes.

capitalism in action.