Friday, October 23, 2015

Choreography: Ojos Asi

Next session... we will be going through this choreography breakdown!
Song: Ojos Asi

Choreography Breakdown Schedule:
Saturday, November 7: 
Part 1 (0:00 to 1:25) 
from Intro to shimmies

Saturday, November 14: 
Part 2 (1:26-2:31)
from Shimmies to Drop down

Saturday, November 21: 
Part 3: (2:32-3:32 ) 
from Rock Step to Pop & Lock

Saturday, November 28: 
Part 4: (3:33-4:12) 
Drum Solo Section

Saturday, December 5: 
Part 5: (4:12-4:40) 
Arabesque Section

Saturday, December 12: 
Part 6: (5:40-5:34) 
Finale

Goddess Updates and Announcements



​Dear Belly Dancing lovelies:

We have a few announcements and some important goddess updates for ya... I know some of you do not get the updates on Facebook so I wanted to be sure you had all the information you need about the upcoming weeks.


Saturday, October 24:
  • This is the last day of our September 6 week session- Hope to see all of you there (October 24 at 10:30am, NOLA Spaces) and SHIMMY AND SHAKE THE FUNK AWAY!!!
  • COSTUME INFO: I will be bringing the costume order forms for our performance in February and showcase in April. Deposits for costume due on November 7th if you are interested in performing in one or both of these.
  • I'll bring our Shimmy Shakti Tote bags to class on Saturday, since we only have a limited number... if you are interested in purchasing one, don't wait. Here's the info about these

Saturday, October 31:
  • NO CLASS Saturday, October 31st. 
Saturday, November 7:

  • The new 6 weeks starts on November 7th! 
  • Please note: Class is from 10:30am-11:30am this session, this means a few things...
    • Check in will begin at 10:15 so we can start promptly at 10:30am
    • Cool down will end at 11:25am, so we can be out of the space by 11:30am 
    • This means we will focus on only one part of the 6 part choreography each class. This will help us breakdown the sections well by focusing on only 1 minute of the choreography at a time, without speeding through to the next part in one class. 
    • Although no weekly breaks during the next session, we will have a change of location for 2 classes (the class before Thanksgiving and the week of Thanksgiving) I thought these two would be great classes to hold outdoors. Below is the location schedule:
      • Saturday, November 7: NOLA SPACES
      • Saturday, November 14: NOLA SPACES
      • Saturday, November 21: CITY PARK, PADDLE BOAT DECK
      • Saturday, November 28: CITY PARK, PADDLE BOAT DECK
      • Saturday, December 5: NOLA SPACES
      • Saturday, December 12: NOLA SPACES
  • If you are participating in our showcase on April 2, 2016 Showcase and/or the February 20th Orleans Raks! Show
    • Your Costume Order Deposits are due on November 7th
    • At least $50 deposit with balance due on January 9th
    • Costume order forms: 
      • I will hand out the order forms during class on Saturday. 
      • It is also available on our blog in the Shimmy Shakti Troupe page
      • You can turn it in or email with payment on or before the 7th.

Thanks for reading, my dear lovelies. Happy Friday!
Much love, light, and happy shimmies!
and SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!
karla marie

New Session: starts November 7th




"Wild moon woman- you were not made to be tame, you are an earthquake loose everything that is not soul. Shake, woman, shake!
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION
TO REGISTER, EMAIL karlamariefineart@gmail.com
Registration Deadline: November 5, 2015


Your registration is confirmed with your email. If paying by check or cash, bring your payment to the first class. If paying by debit or credit, you can pay using PAYPAL by using the "Send Money" option and sending to karlamariefineart@gmail.com

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ABOUT THE CLASS:

CLASS WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10:30AM 
and will end promptly at 11:30am for this session

10:15am: Arrive | Check in
10:30am: Class Starts

CLASS STRUCTURE
- Warm Up
- Technique Drills
- Dance Combos
- Choreography Breakdown & Drills
- Cool Down

Please note 4 classes in this session will be at the studio, 2 classes will be at City Park, too pretty not to be outside for two of these mornings!!

  • Saturday, November 7: NOLA SPACES
  • Saturday, November 14: NOLA SPACES
  • Saturday, November 21: CITY PARK, PADDLE BOAT DECK
  • Saturday, November 28: CITY PARK, PADDLE BOAT DECK
  • Saturday, December 5: NOLA SPACES
  • Saturday, December 12: NOLA SPACES
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WHAT WILL WE DO DURING THE 6 WEEKS?

In this 6 week session we will
- Condition, Tone, and Balance
- Increase Circulation, Flexibility, and Improve Posture
- Learn Relaxation Techniques & Reduce Stress
- Build Muscle Memory and Focus on Belly Dance Technique through Drills
- Learn a Choreography "Ojos Asi"
- Meet a great group of amazing women and feel great!
* Zills (finger cymbals) OPTIONAL


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HOW DO I SIGN UP? CAN I DROP IN? DO YOU HAVE A CLASS CARD?

Only Class Cards accepted for this session, NO DROP INS
You can choose from the following class cards:
4 classes $60
6 classes $80
10 classes $100
20 classes $175

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WHAT IF I LIKE IT? DO YOU PERFORM?
You are going to like it... and yes! we have a showcase coming up in the spring. 

OUR BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE (optional) WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
6:30PM-9:30PM
All students are welcome to participate: Intro, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Join us! Deadline to join our Shimmy Shakti Student Troupe for this showcase is November 7, 2015.

Choreography Breakdown:
Saturday, November 7: Part 1
Saturday, November 14: Part 2
Saturday, November 21: Part 3
Saturday, November 28: Part 4
Saturday, December 5: Part 5
Saturday, December 12: Run through

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Karla Marie has been teaching Belly Dance in New Orleans since 2008. Classically trained in Ballet & Jazz, she began her belly dance studies in 2005 at MidEaster Dance Exchange in South Beach, Miami under the studio direction of Belly Dance Super Stars Bozenka & Tamallyn Dallal. Most recently, she has received training from World Renowned Belly Dance instructors like Suhaila Salimpour, Amani of Lebanon, Valerick Molinary, Zoe Jakes, Isaam Houshan, and Aziza Nawal.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

"Shimmy Shakti" Belly Dancing Tote





Our "Shimmy Shakti" Bag 
was handcrafted in Callao, PerĂº 
Custom Designed and Handmade for 
Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie 
by Geraldine Flores Llanos of Ecobags

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The materials and process: 
The exterior of the bag is made with the yute plant and is completely bio-degradable and eco-friendly. The recycled fabric lining was hand selected for each bag to match the Shakti design which was handpainted in the Chakra activation colors for higher vibration. All custom-made to order for our goddesses. 

All bags will receive energy and crystal clearing so you may receive a high quality/vibration product sending positive energy, love, light, and happy shimmies to all who wear them. 

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Retail $25.00 

Limited Supply- Once they're gone... they're gone!

To purchase, PayPal to 
or Cash at your next Belly Dancing Class







Thursday, October 15, 2015

Deposit: Costume

Hey Shimmy Shaktas:
(Performing on Feb 20th Show and April 2nd Showcase)

Your $50 Costume Deposit
is due on Saturday, November 7th!