Training Opportunity in 2020

MARCH/APRIL
5 Week Belly Dance Training Camp
Shimmy Shakti Troupe Training
(March 8-April 5)

This training program is designed for dancers who are interested in taking the next step in their belly dance journey. The goal of the program is to prepare a group of dancers that will perform as members of Shimmy Shakti Troupe (locally, nationally, and/or internationally), prepare individual dancers to perform solo, and be ready to participate in "big stage" performances, paid gigs, etc.

Dancers will receive:

• A Total of 12.5 hours of instruction
• Resources: 
• Course Material
• Weekly lecture by Guest Artists/Performers/Musicians
• Certificate of Completion
• Access to referrals and guidance by Karla Marie post program

Requirement: 

Registration & Audition Required.

Requirements:

• Interested dancers must have attended at least 20 Open Level Classes with Karla Marie by March 1, 2020.  At least 10 Open level classes during the Aug 2019- June 2020 season. Intermediate/advanced level dancers who have received belly dance training from another instructor, please email for consideration.
• Performance: November 13, 2019
• Must have attended at least 2 Saturday Intensives between August-December 2019 plus Jan/Feb 2020 Intensive or 6 Private Lessons. 
• Video Audition to be submitted by February 28, 2020 (email for details)
• Dancers must be commitment to the 5 weeks of training and performance at the April and June Show.
• Commitment to attend at least 2 Shimmy Soul workshops in June 2020.

• 5 Week Training: Sundays March 8-April 5, 2020

• March 8 (11am-2:30pm)
• March 15 (11am-2:30pm)
• March 22 (Retreat- 10:30am-3:00pm)
• March 29 (11am-2:30pm)
• April 5 (11am-2:30pm)
• For questions and to inquire about cost and payment information for training, email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com