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There are many resources that can help you find a local teacher. Be sure to see if that teacher has any special policies for her students, and follow them. Here are some local examples: Lotus Niraja's Policies; Latifa's FAQ,
You should read this article by Alyra, What Does it Take to Become Professional? It is a great resource on what you should expect to do in order to learn and improve enough to reach your goal.
From Lotus Niraja: Unless you have been studying Bellydance for 3+ years under constant training, you are not ready for a professional Bellydance career. We are inundated with dancers that are currently dancing in restaurants and professional venues that have studied for less that 3 years and it shows. After 3 consistent years of Bellydance technique training, then you need to move into intensive training for performances and business. Allow yourself the freedom of learning and getting your dance style infallible before coming onto the scene. Study with a good instructor, mentor with an instructor you admire, and learn.
Please note: If you cannot join the National Ballet Company after 1 year of ballet classes, then the same applies to bellydancing. Bellydancing takes years of training, technique, and education. Please respect this dance by respecting the journey that comes along with it.