Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie

Hi lovelies, Interested in performing with Shimmy Shakti Troupe this season? 1) Join our Class Facebook Group 2) Email me at bellydanceneworleans@gmail .com I will send you all the info you need! love, light, and happy shimmies, karla marie A New application must be submitted each season. All current troupe members who would like to continue performing with us this upcoming season, please email to confirm ♥ Important 2017 dates for troupe: September 1- Application Deadline September 9- Troupe Photo October 21- Day Retreat December 8-10- Shimmy Soul: Workshops & Show

Raqs Sharqi Immersion  & Shimmy Shakti Day Retreat DATE: Saturday, October 21, 2017 TIME: 9:30am-3:45pm LOCATION: NOLA Spaces- 1719 Toledano St. New Orleans & Live Oak Yoga Studio- 6113 Magazine St. New Orleans There will be plenty of us driving.  Please let me know if you would like a ride to lunch and the yoga studio.  Happy to arrange transportation <3 ARRIVE AT 9:15am for Check-in and registration MORNING IMMERSION WORKSHOP 9:30am-12:00pm Movement Focus: Arms, Hands, and Posture Expression Focus: Connection, and Presentation Centering on Technique & History Choreography: We will learn the new 2017 Shimmy Shakti Oriental Drum Solo choreography, with strong folkloric elements LUNCH OFF SITE (12:30pm-1:30pm) Lunch will be at Mint ( Freret St ) 1.4 miles for the studio (Prices range from $7-10 per entree) We will close our retreat day at a beautiful yoga studio space on Magazine, just a 5 minute ride from...

NOT ALL CLASSES ARE CREATED EQUAL What's the difference between Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday class? TUESDAYS: ....without mirrors and at the park, our focus is TO USE BELLY DANCE as a de-stresser, connect to nature, and we focus on just the overall feel, along with footwork we have been working on in class, and general order of combos. Also, to get used to performing outside and in front of other people. THURSDAYS: ....with mirrors and at the studio (studio 1), the focus is to learn BELLY DANCE TECHNIQUE and Basic Elements- Foundational Moves. I teach a vocabulary of 12 basic steps and we DRILL these to build muscle memory and learn to isolate. We will spend time on each individual step and movement and mechanics of each. SATURDAYS: ....with mirrors and more space (studio 4), during our warm up we CONDITION, the focus of the class is DANCING- drilling COMBOS, putting together a "phrase" or set of steps and incorporating arm positions and transitions, as well...

Ok, here it goes. My sappy Bayou Belly post. (And you can blame it on Eva Igo- the 14 year old on World of Dance, who I just watched dance and has got me in tears!!) I have had a couple of days to process this past weekend... Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep it brief enough to call it a post. So, without further ado, here is my #PostBayouBelly  BOOK. …… There are those things you see, those you hear, and there are those you feel… and today I FEEL. I feel good and I feel re-energized and I have you, Bayou Belly, to thank for it. To the amazing beings that put this event together... you have single handedly validated all of my efforts as a student and teacher of this art form. For that, I am eternally grateful. My heart was full when I arrived at your festivale, but your welcoming spirit and amazing hospitality made it ten times brighter. My body was tired and sick, but somehow you gave me energy and your spirit, healing. Such a special place. Such special beings. I bow do...

IT ALL STARTS THIS WEEK! Tuesdays 6pm-7:15pm (City Park) Thursdays 7pm-8pm (NOLA spaces) Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am (NOLA spaces) July 18-August 5 Flash Mob (optional) Saturday, August 5 White Linen Night What do I do if I'm interested? First, you need to decide if you want to just "check it out" or commit to  4, 6, or 10 classes . Purchase a class card  and this card NEVER expires. You can use it for ANY class (offered by Karla Marie) How do I pay? You can  pay for your class card online  before you arrive in class OR you can pay with cash or check when you come to your first class How do I confirm registration? You email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com What do I wear? Anything that allows a full range of motion. Stretch pants and a fitted shirt/tank works great. When can I start? Register now ! Start June 22 or June 24th What if I want to perform just for fun? In June and July, we will be learning two routines that wil...