Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie

  Awaken the Goddess: Belly Dance Workshop  Sunday, January 22 NOLA Spaces 10:30am-3:30pm Space is limited (limited to 10 dancers) Morning Session 10:30am-12pm (Morning Session Only $25) BELLY DANCE ESSENTIALS: After a meditative opening to our retreat day, we will start with a brief overview of belly dance history and the cultural and technical root of the movements and then dive into "Basic 12" (The 12 movements I've identified as the base and foundation to all belly dance movements combinations). This session was created with True Beginners as an introduction to belly dance technique and for Intermediate/Advanced dancers who want to do an intentional deep dive into technique to better understand the movements. 10:30am-12pm Opening & Intention-Setting (Bring on 2023!!) Intro to Raqs Sharqi (History and Culture) Basic 12 Belly Dance Technique & Movements- Awaken the Belly Dance Goddess! --------------------- Lunch/Snack Break  12pm-12:30pm (Bring a light lunch to...

 Can't wait to see you on Thursday, here are some details and FAQ: Important Announcement:  Saturdays October 22, 29, November 5  11am-12pm REMEMBER: No transfers or make up classes.  What to wear?   Anything that allows a full range of motion. Yoga attire or tank top and stretch leggings work great. What to bring?  WATER Songs to fall in love with this session: We will be working with three main songs- here are the songs and links so you can listen to them. We will focus on Egyptian Oriental Fusion Ya Nour El Ein (feat. French Montana & Maya Diab) Tabla Solo 1- I can email this file, just send me a request for the file  bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com Where can you find information: Student/Class Facebook Group Email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com or Facebook Messenger Group Chat  (Saturday Shimmies)  only for students in this session. If any of this makes you nervous- don't be nervous. It'll be super fun! We have lots of amazing beings i...

 Can't wait to see you on Thursday, here are some details and FAQ: Important Announcement:  First Class- Thursday, October 20 ( Class is from 7pm-8:30pm) Remaining classes: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 REMEMBER: No transfers or make up classes.  What to wear?   Anything that allows a full range of motion. Yoga attire or tank top and stretch leggings work great. What to bring?  WATER Belly Dance Bag- Optional: Notebook and pen!!! Bring your own scarf or borrow one from me Yoga mat for our extended cooldown Zills- These are optional- not required . We will talk more about this next week, no worries! You can purchase them from me or you can purchase your own to bring to class, IF you want- not required. Songs to fall in love with this session: We will be working with three main songs- here are the songs and links so you can listen to them. We will focus on Egyptian Oriental Fusion Ya Nour El Ein (feat. French Montana & Maya Diab) Tabla Solo 1- I can email this file, just...

Below are some of the Shimmy Shakti Troupe Performances coming up. Many more to add, keep checking back :)  November 12, 2022 Belly Dance Show (Allways Lounge 7:30pm-9:30pm) December 10, 2022 Dance Quarter Studio Holiday party (1719 Toledano) 6:30pm-7:30pm March 19, 2023 Chakra Festival June 10, 2023 Belly Dance Show (Allways Lounge 7:30pm-9:30pm) June 19, 2023 Juneteenth Fest

7 weeks before (Week of 9/26): Get excited! It's normal to feel nervous- at this stage you are unsure about the choreo, you are unsure about the performance, you don't know where you will be in the lineup and are feeling excited but overall nervous. Don't let irrational thoughts take over and allow yourself to be present and feel excited. Leave the rest up to me. As your teacher and troupe director know that I would not want you to go on stage feeling the way you do today, you will get there, have fun in the process... everything will be beautiful!! Share your excitement- let friends and family know to save the date! Do you know someone that would like to help as Production Assistant, Check in, and Stage Manager on the date of the show? (small stipend for time offered) 6 Weeks before (Week of 10/3): Look for costume and coverup options and narrow down your choices/lock down a budget to help with decision making Send a message to close family and friends who you know will wa...

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER To register: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 or email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com  Tuesdays Sunset Shimmies at the Park Paddle Boat Deck- City Park Tuesday, October 18, 25, November 1, 8 6pm Drop In $15 per class Thursdays 4 Week Belly Dance Intensive $75 October 20, 27, November 3, 10 (Show November 12) @NOLA Spaces  1719 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115 7:00pm-8:30pm Register by October 7 Saturdays We have 2 remaining classes from September session (10/1, 10/15) Registration is closed for this session, no drop ins NEW in October: 3-Week Session $50 October 22, 29, November 5 (11am-12pm) @NOLA Spaces  1719 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Register by October 7 ______________________________________________________ Show: November 12 Mimosas and Shimmies Gift Exchange:  December 3 Awaken the Goddess Retreat:  December 4

  SATURDAYS THIS FALL Saturday Shimmies  begin September 10 NOLA Spaces 1719 Toledano St. New Orleans Studio 1 (11am-12pm) 4 Week Session $60 September 10, 17, 24, October 1 Class is filling up! REGISTER TODAY! To register: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1  (type Thursday Belly Dance Intensive in the notes) or email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com 

 Can't wait to see you on Thursday, here are some details and FAQ: Important Announcement:  First Class-ONLY (Thursday, August 11). Class will be from 7pm-8pm (not 8:30pm) . All remaining classes (8/18-9/29) are from 7pm-8:30pm. What to wear?   Anything that allows a full range of motion. Yoga attire or tank top and stretch leggings work great. What to bring?  WATER Belly Dance Bag- Optional: Notebook and pen Bring your own scarf or borrow one from me Yoga mat for our extended cooldown Starting on Thursday, August 25, we will start using zills/sagat.  These are optional- not required . We will talk more about this next week, no worries! You can purchase them from me or you can purchase your own to bring to class, IF you want- not required. Songs to fall in love with this session: We will be working with three main songs- here are the songs and links so you can listen to them. We will focus on Egyptian Oriental Fusion Ya Nour El Ein (feat. French Montana & Ma...

  COME CHECK IT OUT! Mimosas and Shimmies Saturday, August 6 New Orleans City Park (Paddle Boat Deck) 11am-12pm $10 Drop In No experience necessary | Beginners and New Students Welcome To register: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 (type Mimosas and Shimmies in the notes) or email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com  AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Classes begin Thursday, August 11 8 Week Belly Dance Intensive August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @NOLA Spaces  1719 Toledano St. New Orleans, LA 70115 7:00pm-8:30pm 8 Week Session: $105 6 Week Option: $90** (**If you choose the 6 Week Option, your classes will be the first 6 in the series.  The last two classes ARE NOT make up classes. Your schedule would be August 11-September 15, no class Sept 22 or 29) To register: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 (type Thursday Belly Dance Intensive in the notes) or email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com  ______________________________________________________ SATURDAYS THIS FALL Saturday Shimmies begi...

Welcome, goddesses! I wanted to share everything you'll need to know for our upcoming Saturday morning session. To make it easy to read and for me to ensure I am thorough, I will just bullet the thoughts and tips I have for you below: Arrive on time  but don't stress or become anxious if you are a little late. Safety is priority- drive safe, don't worry about messaging to let me know you are running late. Take your time, arrive safely, and slip into our class and your practice with peaceful energy. All is fine.  11am:  Class will be in Studio 1 (upstairs).  Class ends at 12pm Our Class Focus for each week is provided below Covid safety reminders:  Wear your mask. Proof of Vaccination is required. Be aware of your space and others around you. Some are more comfortable than others with less than 6 feet apart. Try as much as possible to stay within your space and limit contact with others. Practice all the recommendations to help keep our community safe. Wear leggi...

 Happy New Year, lovelies! I wanted to share everything you'll need to know for our upcoming session. To make it easy to read and for me to ensure I am thorough, I will just bullet the thoughts and tips I have for you below: Arrive on time but don't stress or become anxious if you are a little late. Safety is priority- drive safe, don't worry about messaging to let me know you are running late. Take your time, arrive safely, and slip into our class and your practice with peaceful energy. All is fine.  7pm-7:05pm: As always, we plan on entering the studio space (Studio 3 upstairs) right at 7pm (there is usually a class right before us that exits at 6:55pm). This is the reason for the extended time in our class- since there is no transition time between classes. We have a full 1.5 hour to be together. The first 5 minutes will be dedicated to just arriving in the space, settling in the room, and finding your spot, etc. Then, we will gently open our practice and start our class...