Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie

If you signed up for Mimosas & Shimmies, welcome! Here are some details about class and how to prepare... Arrive on time  but don't stress or become anxiou s 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:  As always, we plan on entering the studio space (Studio 3 upstairs) right at 11am (there is usually a class right before us that exits at 10:55am).  1pm:  We will end class right at 1pm. Because this is a class that includes mimosas and a hafla, we will not do a "cool down" so you will not need a yoga mat.  Health/Safety reminders:  Practice all the recommendations to help keep our community safe. Wear leggings/belly dance pants.  Some choose skirts, bike shorts, or stretch pants. I find leggings or belly dance pants are best for practice. It also helps ...

  January 2025 (Let's get ready for Shimmy Gras) Whether you want to journey into the world of Belly Dance as a beginner or you want to focus attention and energy to improve technique... Belly Dance Bootcamp: Back to Basics is designed for you!! January Curriculum: Learn and Drill  Basic 12  Belly Dance moves (as taught by Karla Marie), Learn Mahraganat  (Egyptian Street Belly Dance/Electro shaabi) movements Explore Oriental Belly Dance  arm poses and posture,  and dive into understanding Belly Dance Fusion  blending difference styles respectfully History & Culture are an important part of our class and curriculum, can't wait to share it with you! During these sessions, you will create a range from Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance to Modern Belly Dance (from Cairo to California) a ll the while, connecting to the root and origin and learning about the history and culture behind every move! For those of you marching or dancing with Shimmy Shakti...

Join us in January Come parade with us for Mardi Gras!!!! Shimmy Shakti Belly Dance Goddesses will be joining the Krewe of Goddesses, Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts, The Legendary Order of the Casket Girls, and the Bywater Crazy Cat Lady  Krewe for  Les Fous du Carnaval Parade  Friday, January 31st  in the French Quarter  (6:30pm lineup) Parade Theme:  Fou Watcha Wanna Shimmy Shakti "Take" on the Theme: "We are the muses"  Protectors of Dance Inspired by the Muse Terpsichore which means "delight in dancing"   We will honor New Orleans Dance & Parade Culture  We will wear Royal Blue to represent the Mississippi River and Lake Ponchartrain surrounding the Crescent City and offering  connection and protection _____________________________ Joining our krewe is simple. Step 1: Say YASSSS to a great time Step 2. Choose your committment level (see below for options) Step 3. Pay $35 Parade Fee (Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1  or Paypal.me/ka...

For those of you marching or dancing with Shimmy Shakti Goddesses Krewe   for Les Fous du Carnaval 1/31/25 this bootcamp will prepare you from hip shimmies to undulating arms. Awaken the Goddess and get your belly dance tool box ready for some shakin in the streets!  (at least 4 classes are required for Shimmy Shakti Goddesses Krewe participation) For full information click here: https://bellydanceneworleans.blogspot.com/2024/05/i-want-to-march-with-shimmy-shakti.html CLASS SCHEDULE January Curriculum: Learn and Drill  Basic 12  Belly Dance moves (as taught by Karla Marie), Learn Mahraganat  (Egyptian Street Belly Dance/Electro shaabi) movements Explore Oriental Belly Dance  arm poses and posture,  and dive into  Basic Fusion  with western belly dance adaptations, During these sessions, you will create a range from Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance to Modern Belly Dance (from Cairo to California) a ll the while, connecting to the root and orig...

  To register, you can send payment to our instructor Karla Marie Venmo: @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly (please include a $3.95 paypal processing fee) January 2025 (Let's get ready for Shimmy Gras) Whether you want to journey into the world of Belly Dance as a beginner or you want to focus attention and energy to improve technique... Belly Dance Bootcamp: Back to Basics is designed for you!! January Curriculum: Learn and Drill  Basic 12  Belly Dance moves (as taught by Karla Marie), Learn Mahraganat  (Egyptian Street Belly Dance/Electro shaabi) movements Explore Oriental Belly Dance  arm poses and posture,  and dive into  Basic Fusion  with western belly dance adaptations, During these sessions, you will create a range from Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance to Modern Belly Dance (from Cairo to California) a ll the while, connecting to the root and origin and learning about the history and culture behind every move! For those of you...

  Upcoming Schedule: To register, you can send payment to our instructor Karla Marie Venmo: @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly (please include a $3.95 paypal processing fee) January 2025 (Let's get ready for Shimmy Gras) Whether you want to journey into the world of Belly Dance as a beginner or you want to focus attention and energy to improve technique... Belly Dance Bootcamp: Back to Basics is designed for you!! January Curriculum: Learn and Drill  Basic 12  Belly Dance moves (as taught by Karla Marie), Learn Mahraganat  (Egyptian Street Belly Dance/Electro shaabi) movements Explore Oriental Belly Dance  arm poses and posture,  and dive into  Basic Fusion  with western belly dance adaptations, During these sessions, you will create a range from Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance to Modern Belly Dance (from Cairo to California) a ll the while, connecting to the root and origin and learning about the history and culture behind every mov...

OCTOBER 2024 No Dance Experience Necessary |  Absolute Beginners WELCOME Sorry, No Drop Ins! OCTOBER-NOVEMBER Sunset Shimmies at the Park start this September Tuesdays at 6pm $15 Drop In- No pre-registration required Location: City Park Paddle Boat Deck (by the swan boats) Dates: Tues, Sept 24 Tues, Oct 1 Tues, Oct 29 ___________________________________________ Choreography Intensive $105 NOLA Spaces- 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115 THURSDAYS 7PM-8:30PM  Thursday, October 3 (7pm-8:30pm) Thursday, October 10 (7pm-8:30pm) Thursday, October 24 (7pm-8:30pm) Thursday, November 7 (7pm-8:30pm) Thursday, November 14 (7pm-8:30pm) MANDATORY FOR PERFORMERS ___________________________________________________________ *SHIMMY SHAKTI TROUPE-ONLY REHEARSAL CLASSES $20 each, required for performers in the November 16 show Tuesday, October 8 (7:30pm-9:30pm) Tuesday, October 22 (7:30pm-9:30pm) ___________________________________________________________ Choreography Intensive $45 NOLA Spa...

Come parade with us!!!! You have two options when parading with us...  1. Join as an official  Shimmy Shakti Goddess Krewe Member (march/dance). Shimmy Shakti Goddesses are belly dancing members of our krewe.   Studio class attendance required You will learn belly dance basics and combos for the parades Park marching practice required Isis Wings Required for Mardi Gras Parade Full class schedule below Guest/Visiting Belly Dancers/Troupes can join as Habibis! (No class required- Isis wings optional) 2. Join as a support member. There are two types of support members: Habibi:   Habibis march in the formation and follow the Shimmy Shakti Goddesses helping distribute specialty throws and hold formation.  Studio class attendance is not required.  Full Shimmy Shakti Goddess attire (no Isis Wings) Park marching practice is required Support Member ( Nazar ):   Nazar Support Members assist with protection, with carrying the banner or flags in front, wagons, cr...

FALL 2024 New Season starts in August August Thursday 8/8 (7pm-8:30pm) Interested in joining Shimmy Shakti ?  Open Studio Class- Come check us out August 8 Bring a friend Special Drop in $15 Space is Limited No refunds | No transfers | No exchanges Saturday 8/10   Deadline to register  to march in Southern Decadence with Shimmy Shakti Belly Dance Goddesses & Krewe of Goddesses  Click Here for details Thursday 8/15-9/26 New Session!!! 6 Week Belly Dance Bootcamp   Deadline: August 1 No refunds | No transfers | No exchanges Saturday 8/17-9/14 New Session!!! 4 Week Belly Dance Intensive   Deadline: August 8 No refunds | No transfers | No exchanges ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Practice:  Shimmy Shakti Goddesses (Audubon Park) Saturday, August 31 (11am-12pm) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ September Parade: 9/1 Shimmy Shakti march w/Krewe of Goddesses in Southern Decaden...

FALL SESSION 2024 AUGUST-OCTOBER 2024 No Dance Experience Necessary |  Absolute Beginners WELCOME Sorry, No Drop Ins! AUGUST-SEPTEMBER -------------------------------------------------------------------- OPEN STUDIO CLASS Introduction to the Belly Dance Season Drop In Class/Beginners Welcome Shimmy Shakti Info Session Thursday, August 8 7pm-8:30pm NOLA Spaces- 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Special $15 Drop In - Register by emailing bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- STARTING AUGUST 15- Belly Dance Boot Camp $105 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS 7pm-8:30pm  August 15-Sept 26 August 15 August 22 August 29 September 5 September 12 September 26 Belly Dance Intensive  $60 (4 weeks) SATURDAYS 11am-12pm NOLA Spaces- 1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115 August 17-September 14 Saturday, August 17 Saturday, August 24 Saturday, September 7 Saturday, September 14 --------------------------------------------------------...

  ..step into the Twilight Room and experience a night of Belly Dance Cabaret as you journey from Cairo to Broadway! Doors Open at 6:45pm Show: 7pm-9pm @Allways Lounge (New Orleans) Tickets $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door) Please note we expect a SOLD OUT show, we may not have door tickets available. Tickets via Venmo or Paypal- Include "June 7" in the notes and the names to put on the guest list Email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com with any questions Venmo: @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly : ADD $3.95 for paypal processing Shimmy CABARET is Presented by Karla Marie IG: karlamarieshimmysoul FB: /bellydanceneworleans Featuring Shimmy Shakti Troupe: Anita, Brooke, Erika, Jordan, Kee, Kenya, Megan, Pegah, Renee, Taryn, and Karla Marie With Guest Performances from: Gwenda Bourgeois and Sassy Belles: Phoebe, Dawn, Leslie, Becca, Suzie, and JDP: Gina, Jenny, and Amy Habibi Hips Andrea Eggenberger Angela Fournet Michelle Chehardy Catherine Roche-Wallace Sacha Lynn

  THURSDAYS 8 Week Intensive (Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm)  $105  NOLA Spaces- Studio 3 Thursday, March 7 Thursday, March 14 Thursday, March 21 Thursday, March 28 NO CLASS April 4 Thursday, April 11 Thursday, April 18 NO CLASS Thursday, April 25 Thursday, May 2 Thursday May 9

Sunset Shimmies at the Park (Paddle Boat Deck) Tuesday, April 9 (6pm-7pm) Tuesday, April 16 (6pm-7pm) Tuesday, April 23 (6pm-7pm) Drop in $15 No Dance Experience Necessary Classes on the Paddle Boat Deck- City Park email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com with questions

CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES THIS SPRING (Preparation for Performance) SATURDAY MAY 4: SHOW MISSISSIPPI __________________________________ May 2024  Class Schedule (SHIMMY SHAKTI TROUPE: 4 classes + Rehearsal required for performance June 7) Thursday, May 16 (7pm-8:30pm) Saturday, May 18 (11am-12pm) Thursday, May 23 (7pm-8:30pm)  Saturday, May 25 (11am-12pm) Thursday, May 30 (7pm-8:30pm) Saturday, June 1 (11am-12pm) Thursday, June 6 (7pm-8:30pm) REHEARSAL (Required) $100 for session  (5 required for Troupe Members performing) Email me with any questions. SHOW:  Friday, June 7 (Allways Lounge) Saturday, June 15 (Lafayette) PARADE: Southern Decadence with Krewe of Goddesses (Sunday, September 1, 1pm)