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WORKSHOP & SHOW SCHEDULE

December 9, 2017
Time	Workshop	Instructor	Description
9:00 AM	Registration
9:15am-11:15am	Tantalizing Drum Solo	Sandra (Mexico | Houston, TX) Featured Instructor (Click here for bio)	Learn an exciting and high energy drum solo choreography with Sandra! In this workshop, we’ll break down a new choreography that includes juicy shimmies, basic to intermediate isolation patterns, sassy hip work, and a little attitude on top! We’ll go over the construction of the drum solo choreography and discuss the arrangements of patterns and the selection of specific movements according to the various rhythms played within the song. This choreography is perfect for any performance setting or stage -we’ll even go over staging and how perform this choreography in duet or troupe setting! Bring your hip scarves and get ready to dance, shimmy, and discover your inner diva!
11:30am-1:30pm	"Art of Balancing" (Candle Tray: Dance & Floorwork)	Amae (Austin, TX) Featured Instructor (Click here for bio)	"THE ART OF BALANCING- CANDLE TRAY DANCE & FOOTWORK" “The Tricks of the Tray" We will take time to learn about different styles of tray, the best way to prep your prop, materials, and safety. “The Balancing Act” We will focus on technique, posture, and the best way to isolate your upper body for your prop. From there, we will take basic belly dance moves and learn how to incorporate levels and layers. This really adds to the depth of your performance while using balancing props . “Floor work Technique” We will then focus on descending (the proper way to get to the floor) and variations, as well ascending from the floor. We will then learn floor work movements and combinations best for balancing props. What you will need to bring: If you have sensitive knees, I would suggest bringing knees pads and or a yoga mat. If you don't have a tray, I will be able to supply small prop trays
1:45pm-3:30pm	Flash Mob Workshop	Karla Marie (New Orleans | Honduras) Featured Instructor & Shimmy Soul Host (Click here for Bio)	In this workshop we will learn a basic Latin Fusion Choreography specifically designed for a Flash Mob setting with lots of yummy moves, directional turns and changes, and a beautiful fusion of Latin Dance styles (Salsa, Bachata, Flamenco, and Kizomba) and Oriental Dance! Shimmy Soul Participants along with local Belly Dance Goddess Hour students will have the opportunity to perform in a Flash Mob on Sunday, December 10 at 5pm (French Quarter, New Orleans)
7:30pm-10pm	Shimmy Soul Show	Shimmy Soul Performers	Doors Open 7:30pm ~ Show starts 8:00pm Location: NOLA Spaces
December 10, 2017
Time	Workshop	Instructor	Description
9:00am-11:00am	"Anahata: Dancing from Your Heart Chakra" (Energy Healing & Choreography / Modern Oriental)	Karla Marie (New Orleans | Honduras) Featured Instructor & Shimmy Soul Host (Click here for Bio)	In this workshop you will Learn practices that will enhance your Dance With Connection, With Intention, with Heart! We will activate and open our Heart chakra through powerful exercises, learning to unlock and balance energy through dance. Karla Marie is a Middle Eastern Dance Instructor and energy light worker, trained in Reiki and energy reading and healing, she also serves as a professional Communications Specialist trained in body language. During this workshop, you will learn energy clearing techniques and chakra activating practices and incorporate them into your belly dancing. We will go through specific footwork, technique, isolations and drills, incorporating breath and visualization focused on the heart chakra, as a tool to enhance our dancing. Learn to connect with your energy and body to express authenticity and sincerity in your dance. Learn to connect with the audience during performance through specific communication techniques and movements that allow your dancing to come alive with intention and a deeper connection for stronger, more powerful presentation. Open Your Heart to the Power that is YOU and Learn to Dance with Joy, With Connection, With Intention, with Heart! Choreography: "Yearning" (Modern Oriental)
11:30am-2pm	"Dancing to Oum Kalthoum" (Technique and Choreography / Egyptian Oriental)	Alexandra Molina (Miami|Cuba/CR) Featured Instructors (Click here for bio)	From technique to story-telling, Alexandra's "Dancing to Oum Kalthoum" Workshop will intrigue and dazzle your senses! Participants will work on dancing with expression using silky arms, juicy hip-work and level changes as well as how to interpret lyrical music of Oum Kalthoum. The workshop will focus on a choreography to "We Daret el Ayam (The Days Went On)." Oum Kalthoum was an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress that strongly impacted the Middle East during times of war and peace in the late 20th century. A highly influential cultural and political figure, she was given the honorary title of "Start of the East."
2:00pm-2:30pm	Flash Mob Rehearsal		Rehearse for Sunday, December 10th Flash Mob (Taking place at 5:00pm in the French Quarter)
5:00pm-5:15pm	Flash Mob Performance	Shimmy Soul Participants & Belly Dance Goddess Hour Students	French Quarter, New Orleans
5:30pm-8:30pm	Private Party & Hafla	Tickets must be purchased Details TBA	Closing Reception (Food included- Cash Bar) French Quarter New Orleans

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Workshop Description	Kick-off Special	VIP All Weekend Pass	Early Bird	Just In Time	Late	Same Day
	8/16/17 through 9/4/17	9/4/17 through 10/31/17	9/5/17 through 9/30/17	10/1/17 through 10/31/17	11/1/17 through 11/24/17	12/2/17 AND 12/3/17
All Weekend Pass (5 workshops)	$125 Not Available	$175	$160	$175	$190	Not Available
Flash Mob Workshop + Rehearsal	Included in Kick-Off Special	Included in VIP Pass	$20	$20	$20	$20
Single Workshop	Included	Included	$40	$45	$50	$55
VIP Party	Not Included in Kick-Off Special	Included in VIP	Not Available
Saturday Pass	Included	All 5 workshops included ($180 Value)	$100	$110	$120	Not Available
Sunday Pass			$80	$90	$100	Not Available
Individual Show Ticket	Not Included in Kick-Off Special	One Show Ticket Included ($20 Value)	$20	$20	$20	$30
Sunday Private Party & Hafla (Dinner Included) beautiful French Quarter Location 5:30pm-8:30pm		One Ticket Included in VIP pass for workshop participant ($20 Value) All guests must purchase a ticket	$20	$25	$25	$30
VIP ALL WEEKEND PASS Includes All Weekend Workshop Pass (5 workshops), Closing Reception (Private Party & Hafla) Dinner included. This is a great package for those planning to be available Friday evening and/or depart Sunday evening. It will give you access to scheduled events to kick-off and close the weekend. Our VIP party* will allow you to experience the New Orleans Night Life without the hassle, and our closing reception will be a more intimate/casual setting- A Private Party & Hafla. Your pass includes dinner at this event. It will allow another opportunity to enjoy the city and build a sense of community with the dancers, performers, and Instructors you meet this weekend. For local New Orleans participants, this event is open to your guests as well, with tickets available for purchase. VIP Party details TBA.