CLASS CARD PRICING: UPCOMING SEASON

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2019-20 SEASON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR INTENSIVES

Starting August 2019, Tuesday and Thursday classes are the only Open Level/Drop-In Classes available. Saturdays will be reserved for “Intensives” and these 6 week, 4 week, and 3 week intensives will require registration, no class cards can be used for Intensives, Workshops, or Courses.

NEW 2019-20 DROP-IN RATE: $15

Class Drop-In rate for Open Level/Drop-In classes has dropped from $20 to $15

KICK YOUR TRAINING INTO HIGH GEAR FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the “Intensives”, I will be offering a 5-week Troupe Belly Dance Training Program in March/April 2020. Although there will be student performance opportunities throughout the year, Shimmy Shakti Troupe performances will be limited to those dancers who meet the minimum class requirement and attend the Troupe Belly Dance Training Camp in the spring of 2020.

Performance Opportunities:

Saturday, August 31 (Crescent Park- Pride Run/Walk)

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 (Show- Twilight Room/Allways Lounge)

April 2020 (Shimmy Shakti Troupe Showcase)

June 2020 (Gay Pride Parade)

June 2020 (Shimmy Soul Gala Show)

July 2020 (Bayou Belly)

August 2020 ( Miami Belly Dance Convention)

Additional Performance Opportunities available

These are based on class attendance and by invitation

OPEN LEVEL CLASSES

August 2019-May 2020

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THURSDAYS 7:00PM-8:15PM (NOLA spaces)

TUESDAYS (Sunset Shimmies at the Park) Dates TBD

Open classes are classes where students of any level can drop in and enjoy. No Dance Experience is Necessary. Movements can be simplified for beginners or layers can be added for more advanced dancers. Miss a class? No problem! These classes have different themes, combos, and techniques each week, with no need to play “catch up.” Although a student is not required to attend every week, students who do will benefit from improved technique, a variety of combos, and footwork combinations, as well as a regular full body workout and healing opportunities offered through belly dance.

• Any student can attend
• Beginners and New Students Welcome
• Drop-Ins Welcome
• You can pay a drop in or purchase a class card
• Class Cards Accepted

Class Card Options:

Thursdays 7pm-8:15pm

20 classes $175
10 classes $100
6 classes $80
4 classes $60

Drop ins $15

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FOR THE FOLLOWING
SATURDAY INTENSIVES 10:30am-11:45am

New Students and Beginners Welcome
Sorry- No Drop-Ins, No Class Cards
Students must register prior to the intensive in order to attend

Intensive Options:
Saturdays 10:30am-11:45am

AUGUST/SEPT

6 Week Intensive: $80
Belly Dance (Raqs Sharqi) Intensive
(August 3, 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14)
No class August 31
Requirement: 
Registration Required. Open to all students. No dance experience necessary

SEPT/OCT

4 Week Intensive: $60
Choreography Intensive
"The Art of Improvisation"

(September 21, 28, October 5, 12)

Students will learn one song/choreography during these four weeks. Students who attended the Belly Dance Intensive in August and the Thursday open level classes will have the opportunity to put the combos learned together into sequences, discover the art of improvisation, and learn to choreograph to a piece of music, at the same time. We will collaborate in class working through a variety of songs and creating "choreography" that is fluid and ever changing for a more liberating dance experience.
Requirement: 
Registration Required. Open to students who have attended at least 8 classes with Karla Marie by September 14th, or intermediate/advanced level dancers (email with questions)
*All levels welcome-- best suited for Interdiate+

NOVEMBER

3 Week Intensive: $50
Performance Intensive
(November 2, 9, 10)
Students who have completed the Choreography Intensive will focus on transitions, lines, and expression. Instruction will be focused on technique and presentation. Students will prepare for a performance at the end of November. Students will participate/perform depending on level (technique and comfort).
Requirement: 
Registration Required. Open to students who have attended at least 10 classes with Karla Marie by October 31st, and have completed the 3 Week Performance Intensive in November 2019.

Show Date:
November 13, 2019 at 8PM
Twilight Room-The Allways Lounge
Also on April 2020 (Details TBD)

Dancers will have the option to choose between:
Student Showcase Performance (New Choreography learned in Intensives)
Past Troupe Member Performance (Throwback Choreos)
Solo and Small Group Performance (New Choreography learned in Privates)

Requirements for performance: 

Costume Purchase- depends on your participation/choreo

Attendance at 50% of the classes offered August-November (7 Classes), plus
4 Week Intensive + 3 Week Intensive OR 4 Week Intensive + 2 Privates

If you are a Past Shimmy Shakti Troupe Member performing a “throwback choreo” you must have attended at least 5 Open Level classes OR 1 Intensive (Aug-Nov), plus attend the Choreography/Performance Workshop (Nov 10)

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

4 Week Intensive: $60
Belly Dance Intensive
(January 11-February 1)
Requirement: 
Registration Required. Open to all students. No dance experience necessary

MARCH/APRIL

5 Week Belly Dance Training Camp

Shimmy Shakti Troupe Training

(March 8-April 5)

Requirement: 

Registration & Audition Required.

Requirements:

• At least 20 classes with Karla Marie by March 1, 2020 or intermediate/advanced level dancers who have received belly dance training from another instructor (email with information/questions).
• Must have attended at least 2 Intensives between August-March 2, 2020 with Karla Marie (and/or 6 Private Lessons). 
• Video Audition to be submitted by February 28, 2020 (email for details)
• Commitment to the 5 weeks of training and performance at the April and June Show.

• 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

MAY/JUNE

4 Week Performer Intensive: $60
Choreography & Performance Intensive
(May 16-June 6)
Requirement: 
Registration Required. Open to students who have attended at least 10 classes with Karla Marie by April 30th and at least one intensive in the 2019-20 Season (August 2019-April 2020)

SHIMMY SOUL WORKSHOPS & SHOW
JUNE 2020
DETAILS TBA

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