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Question: How long does an average person need in order to learn how to properly belly dance!?
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Depends on what you mean by "properly"!.

If you just want to bust a move when going out clubbing, a few months should suffice!. Ditto if you just want to impress your friends or family at a party!.

If you want to dance in a student recital ensemble piece, 6 months may be enough but you'll definitely still be beginner-level at that point!.

After 2 years, you might still be a beginner, or possibly an intermediate, depending on how many nights a week you take class, how much you practice between classes, etc!. Assuming you've done some practicing and made an honest effort to learn, you'd probably be able to do a student-level solo performance!.

I'd expect that someone who practices frequently and takes several classes a week and really tries to work on improvement could probably do it properly in public after about 3 years!.

Again, a LOT depends on how much you practice, how many nights a week you take classes, how skilled at teaching your teachers are, whether you have any previous education that would help your body move to music (such as marching band or other dance forms), etc!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

depends on your definition of "properly"

perform in a student recital!? - 3-6 mos!.
perform as a good soloist!? depends on what you are willing to invest into it!. lessons & practice a couple times a week, workshops, probably 2-3 years!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Once on a TV show they said it takes anywhere from 6 to 9 months to do it well!.Www@QuestionHome@Com