I want to march with Shimmy Shakti- Krewe of Goddesses


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
  • 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 wearing Isis Wings and helping distribute specialty throws. 
    • Studio class attendance is not required. 
    • Park marching practice is required
  • Support Member (Nazar): 
    • Nazar Support Members assist with protection, with carrying the banner or flags in front, wagons, crowd control, and water.
    • Wear a Nazar - evil eye - shirt- white, blue, or black
    • Studio class attendance is not required. 
    • Park marching practice is recommended
Shimmy Shakti Goddess Costume Inspiration (Nazar- Evil Eye)

Colors: 
Royal Blue
Sky Blue
White
Black

Accessories:
Gold

Elements:
Top/Bottom or Dress
Hip Scarf
Isis Wings
HeadDress

What do we wear?

*Shimmy Shakti Goddesses: 
Full Costume 
(Dancing Member)
   Choreo: Maksum 
Basic Belly Dance Movements | Call & Response

*Shimmy Shakti Habibis
Visiting Belly Dancers/Troupes
Full Costume
(Dancing Member)
Basic Belly Dance Movements | Call and Response

*Habibis (current Students over 5 classes): 
Full costume with Isis wings 
(Marching in Formation behind Goddesses | Non-Dancing member)

* Shimmy Shakti Goddesses in Training (current students less than 4 classes): 
Full costume hand out throws to crowd 
(Marching in Formation behind Goddesses | Non-Dancing member)

* Nazar: 
Evil eye shirt and any bottoms 
(Marching along side/Holds the line/Banner/Flags/wagons/water)



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  • Interested? Email BellyDanceNewOrleans@gmail.com



Date TBD: Shimmy Shakti w/Krewe of Goddesses @Les Fous du Carnaval
  • Interested? Email BellyDanceNewOrleans@gmail.com

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