Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie

Commit to a regular belly dance practice in 2017! Belly Dance Goddess Hour with Instructor Karla Marie offers class cards for every level. Choose from a 4 class card for $60, 6 class card for $80, 10 class card for $100, or a 20 class card for $175. OPTIONS: 4 week Basic Belly Dance Elements Session (starts Thursday, January 12th)  6 week Belly Dance Intensive (starts on January 14th)  OR BOTH!  DO I NEED TO REGISTER? YES, Registration is required for both of these sessions. WHAT IF I AM A CURRENT STUDENT? Current students can use existing class cards to register. You must have enough class card credits for the session you are registering for (at least 4 for the Thursday session and at least 6 for the Saturday session). Not sure how many class cards you have available? No problem! Email me- bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com CLASS SCHEDULE: JANUARY & FEBRUARY 4 Week Session: Basic Elements of Belly Dance Thursdays 7-8pm January 12, 19, 26 Febru...

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ALL WORKSHOPS. CONGRATULATIONS REGISTRANTS, YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR A SOLD OUT WEEKEND OF SADIE AND SIMON OF LEBANON WORKSHOPS! It is going to be AMAZING! SAME DAY REGISTRATION ONLY UPON AVAILABILITY. To inquire, email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com

We are so excited and honored to be presenting and hosting two of the most incredible dancers, Sadie and Simon of Lebanon in our very first ever SHIMMY SOUL: A New Orleans Belly Dance Experience! Friday, December 2, 2016 Doors Open 7 pm, Show 7:30pm-10:30pm Venusian Gardens in the Marigny 2601 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117  TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Individual $35 ( purchase here ) Couple $50  ( purchase here ) Pre-Sale ends November 1st At the Door: $50 per person (No Discounted Tickets available at the Door) Guests will enjoy a cash bar: wine, beer, refreshments | Your ticket includes 1 complimentary drink. On December 2nd, the Shimmy Soul Gala will showcase professional performances by 15 dancers from all over the world, featuring Sadie and Lebanese Simon. Along with these international artists, Shimmy Soul welcomes: Karla Marie | Shimmy Shakti | Mistress Ilea Bizarre & Cybele Noire |  Alexandra Molina | Leigh Ann | Les Deux Dames | Lilieth ...

6 WEEK INTENSIVE STARTS THIS OCTOBER REGISTER BY OCTOBER 16, 2016 All classes held at NOLA Spaces 1719 Toledano St. NOLA 70115 To Register, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: 20 class card 10 class card 6 class card 4 class card During this 6 week Intensive you will: Immerse in Middle Eastern Dance  Drill Belly Dance Technique Learn combos and be introduced to 2 fun and magical choreographies Build muscle memory and improve balance, build strength, condition, and tone Learn techniques to help relieve stress and activate your chakras Meet some amazing goddesses!!  AND a chance to perform in Shimmy Soul Gala Show with Belly Dance Goddess Hour students and Shimmy Shakti Troupe (for performance requirements, email us ) lalalalalalala Don't wait. Now is the time to do it. Close out this year with a magical experience. This 6 week intensive will run through October and November. Then in December, join us for Shimmy Soul: A New Orleans Belly Da...

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Labor Day Special:  DEADLINE EXTENDED  to Monday, September 5, 2016  Click here to link to the Registration page To make a payment, click on the Registration price listed VIP Package: All-Access Pass (All Weekend*) Early Bird by 9/1/16 All 5 Workshops (Saturday and Sunday) & Gala Show 3 Sadie Workshops, 2 Simon of Lebanon Workshops, Gala Show Ticket for one $299 NO LONGER AVAILABLE VIP PACKAGE: ALL-ACCESS PASS  PAYMENT PLAN (Available during VIP Early Bird ONLY-  To make a payment,  click on the Registration price listed) NO LONGER AVAILABLE 1st Payment: $100 by September 5** (this will hold a VIP package at the discounted $299 rate)** 2nd payment: $100 by October 1st** 3rd payment: $99 by November 1st**

Classes continue this September and October! JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING SERIES OF CLASSES Thursdays 7pm-8pm (Drop ins Welcome) September 1, 8, 15 (no regular class 9/22 or 9/29)  October 20, 27 (no regular class 10/6 or 10/13)  <9/1 is a special troupe tryout class- all students welcome>  Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am (Class Card required- 4, 6, 10, or 20 classes) September 3, 10, 17 (no regular class 9/24)  October 1, 8, 22, 29 (no regular class 10/15)  Troupe Classes (Shimmy Shakti Troupe Members ONLY) Thursday, September 1 at 7pm (special troupe tryout class)  Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm  Thursday, September 22 at 7pm  Saturday, September 24 at 10:30am  Wednesday, September 28 at 7pm  Thursday, September 29 at 7pm  Upcoming performance: October 1, 2016 For a complete schedule, visit our blog: www.bellydanceneworleans.blogspot.com

In January of 2017,  New Orleans and the surrounding areas will experience the wonder that is  Tamalyn Dallal . My teacher and inspiration, the reason I began dancing in 2005 when I joined her studio (MidEastern Dance Exchange in South Beach, Miami) and continued for all these years (now in New Orleans), she is a mentor, a hero, a friend, she is so much more than I could describe in a few lines. As luck would have it, the universe has brought her to New Orleans, and in January, I get to collaborate with this amazing woman, teacher, and friend to help bring a program and project created by Tamalyn to our region. I will have the honor of facilitating this program at Tamalyn's home studio in New Orleans and share in this experience with dedicated students who are ready to delve into a course of study in Middle Easter dance. Please visit  Tamalyn's website  to find out more about this wonderful program. First 7 weeks: Starts on January 10, 2017 Location: Clas...

~Open your Chakras~ This Sunday is our Awaken the Goddess retreat! Here is a peek at our afternoon session: Our afternoon session will be dedicated to renewing our spirit and filling our space and heart with positive light. We will do this through a powerful clearing and protective chants, visualization, and meditation. During the Chakra activation, we will open each of our 7 chakras and connect to ourselves. We are also excited to introduce the Massage Therapist for the afternoon. Jessica Heno Bonnet of NOLA Maternal Instincts will pamper all of our Goddesses, providing Therapeutic Massage from 2pm-3pm to close out our beautiful day retreat. This service will be provided as we receive energy and light through Reiki for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. "I am lucky enough to honestly say that I love my job. Growing up in a house with my father who was a Chiropractor, I always understood the power of touch and the benefits of na...

Labor Day Special:  DEADLINE EXTENDED  to Monday, September 5, 2016  Click here to link to the Registration page To make a payment, click on the Registration price listed VIP Package: All-Access Pass (All Weekend*) Early Bird by 9/1/16 All 5 Workshops (Saturday and Sunday) & Gala Show 3 Sadie Workshops, 2 Simon of Lebanon Workshops, Gala Show Ticket for one $299 VIP PACKAGE: ALL-ACCESS PASS  PAYMENT PLAN (Available during VIP Early Bird ONLY-  To make a payment,  click on the Registration price listed) 1st Payment: $100 by September 1st (this will hold a VIP package at the discounted $299 rate)** 2nd payment: $100 by October 1st** 3rd payment: $99 by November 1st**

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Here are a few quick links: Registration, Workshop Schedule, Payment Processing Performer Requirements Travel Information and Hotel Discounts Ticket Purchases: Event Brite | PayPal Facebook Event Pages: GALA SHOW | WORKSHOPS HOW TO REGISTER: SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION No exchanges | No refunds

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What a beautiful belly dance weekend for our community, with a day long workshop with Tamalyn Dallal on July 30th, and then an amazing showcase organized by Amanda Monjure where we not only got to share the stage with my beautiful teacher, friend, and belly dance hero, Tamalyn, but also with Roshana Nofret, among other amazing performers. The night included Persian Dance featuring Tamalyn's students from the Persian workshop and it was so inspiring and breathtaking. So many exciting things happening in our local Belly Dance community! It's the perfect way to prepare for our amazing announcement. I am so excited and honored to be presenting and hosting two of the most incredible dancers, Sadie and Simon of Lebanon  in our very first ever SHIMMY SOUL: A New Orleans Belly Dance Experience! This event will bring together local, national, and international dancers in one of the most exciting cities in the US.... our beloved Crescent City... New Orleans ! We welcome all bell...