2016 Schedule

BELLY DANCING CLASS SCHEDULE:

FEBRUARY

Thursdays 7pm-8pm   |    Saturdays 10:30am-11:45am
Choose Thursday or Saturday session, or both!

@NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)

Mardi Gras Break from January 30-February 10

• Thursday, February 11
• Saturday, February 13
• Thursday, February 18
• No Class Saturday, February 20- Orleans Raks! Workshops and Showcase!!!
• Thursday, February 25
• Saturday, February 27

MARCH

Thursdays 7pm-8pm   |    Saturdays 10:30am-11:45am
Choose Thursday or Saturday session, or both!

@NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)

Break from February 28-March 9

• Thursday, March 10
• Saturday, March 12
• Thursday, March 17
• Saturday, March 19
• Thursday, March 24
• Saturday, March 26

No class Saturday, April 2- Shimmy Shakti Showcase!!!

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Student Belly Dance Showcase:
Coming SPRING 2016!!!!

Requirements: 

• Must have completed one full 6 or 8 week session by March 26, 2016
• Must have attended at least 10 classes with Karla Marie
• Must know at least one choreography 
• Warda Warda
• Ojos Asi
• Bounce
• Brooklyn Baladi
• Drum Solo
• Must purchase costume (approximately $150)
• For additional information, email karlamariefineart@gmail.com

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Give the Gift of Dance

Give the Gift of Dance: 

Belly Dance Goddess Hour 

Gift Certificates are 

now available! 

TO PURCHASE, CLICK HERE



Top 7 Reasons to Give the Gift of Dance 

1. Unique Experience. In an age of endless and disposable stuff, a gift of dance lessons is memorable, lasting, and environmentally friendly :) Put some thought into that special gift, giving a unique and original experience. 
2. Fun & Social. We see it every class– ladies enter the studio filled with doubt, and exit with a big smile, relaxed muscles, and a little pep in their step having shared in class with an incredible group of women and great energy! What’s better than that? 
3. Great for all women. Age 16+. We have students ranging from 16 to 69+. Belly Dance is low impact which is great for any fitness level. Technique is challenging and great for conditioning and toning. 
4. Healthy. It’s a gift that allows movement, conditions & tones, and relieves stress. 
5. Affordable. Gift certificates are available from $20-$175 depending on the number of classes. 
6. Convenient. Email. Pay via PayPal. Receive Gift Certificate via email within 24 hours or via mail within 48 hours. Gift Certificates, however, are available immediately after purchase and can be used without the physical certificate, if needed. 
7. No mall traffic. Not to mention avoiding the parking rage, curse words, and inane muzak that accompanies the typical mall experience during this season. 

Gift Giving Tips

• For friends and family new to dance we recommend an amount that would cover 4 classes: $60
• For the full experience, we recommend a 10 class card (Cards NEVER expire) $100 This allows access to any class offered by Karla Marie throughout the year.
• For that special someone who loves to dance but might just want to experience one belly dance session, you can purchase a $20 one class gift certificate or a $60 private session certificate.

Available options:

• $20 Gift Certificate, good for one class
• Private Session (one hour) $60
• Private Session (two hours) $80
• $60 (4 Class Gift Certificate)
• $80 (6 Class Gift Certificate)
• $100 (10 Class Gift Certificate)
• $175 (20 Class Gift Certificate)

How to Purchase Gift Certificate?

Step 1: 
Email karlamariefineart@gmail.com with your purchase request or questions.

Step 2:
You will receive a paypal invoice via email. 
Make payment with Credit or Debit Card and DONE! 

Step 3:

Receive Gift Certificate via email within 24 hours or via mail within 48 hours. 

(Gift Certificates, however, are available immediately after purchase and can be used without the physical certificate, if needed.)

2016 Class Schedule begin on January 9, 2016

Only 3 spots left!

Dear Goddess:

This is a wonderful time to start belly dancing with us!! 

Our new session starts Saturday, November 7th. It is an intensive so be ready to be challenged but it is SO much fun and you will definitely learn belly dance technique and so much more!

CLASS DAY AND TIME:

• Saturdays (Nov. 7 thru Dec. 12)
• 10:30am-11:30am
• Location: NOLA Spaces
• (2 classes will be held at City Park- November 21 and 28)

CLASS CARDS:

• There are no drop ins for this session. 
• Students must register for a class card. 
• You can choose from a 4, 6, 10, or 24 classes
• Class cards never expire

SCHEDULE:

We have classes scheduled through April of 2016

• 2016 Sessions start with an 8 week session starting January 9th. 
• On the schedule right now are only belly dancing classes. In 2016, we will be adding Latin Fusion as well. 
• For a complete schedule, click here.

HOW DO I REGISTER AND PAY?

• To confirm you registration, email karlamariefineart@gmail.com. ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT. Registration closes November 5th.
• If you prefer to pay with cash or check, bring it to class on Saturday, November 7th. If you prefer to pay with a debit/credit card, you can pay via Paypal by "sending money" to karlamariefineart@gmail.com. Email me with any other questions!!!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• Water and a Yoga Mat
• a notebook is recommended!

WHAT TO WEAR? For attire, click here

Choreography: Ojos Asi

Next session... we will be going through this choreography breakdown!

Song: Ojos Asi

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xKlVM1W5Aw

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.

"Shimmy Shakti" Belly Dancing Tote

Our "Shimmy Shakti" Bag 

was handcrafted in Callao, Perú 

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 

karlamariefineart@gmail.com

or Cash at your next Belly Dancing Class

Deposit: Costume

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

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

2015-16 Schedule

2015 BELLY DANCING CLASS SCHEDULE

OCTOBER

Sunset Shimmies at the Park
ONE LEFT!!

Thursday, October 22 @6:00pm
@City Park (by the Paddle Boat Deck, near the Christian Brothers entrance)
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6 Week Belly Dance Intensive
2 LEFT!!

Saturday, October 17 (10:30am-11:45am, @NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)
Saturday, October 24 (10:30am-11:45am, @NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)

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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
6 Week Belly Dance Session: Zills and Drills 
Choreography: Warda Warda/Ojos Asi
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am
@NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)

• Saturday, November 7
• Saturday, November 14
• Saturday, November 21 @City Park
• Saturday, November 28 @City Park
• Saturday, December 5
• Saturday, December 12

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JANUARY-MARCH

8 Week Belly Dance Intensive
Choose Thursday or Saturday session, or both!
Thursdays 7pm-8pm and/or Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am

@NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St. Uptown)

• Class Card ONLY for this session 
• Class Card options: 6 class card $80, 10 class card $100, 20 class card $175 
• No Drop ins for this session

THURSDAYS 
7PM-8PM

• Thursday,January 14
• Thursday, January 21
• Thursday, January 28
• Mardi Gras Break from February 1-February 10
• Thursday, February 11
• Thursday, February 18
• Thursday, February 25
• Break from February 28-March 9
• Thursday, March 10
• Thursday, March 17
• Thursday, March 24

SATURDAYS 
10:30AM-11:30AM

• Saturday, January 9
• NO CLASS SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 (Suhaila Salimpour Intensive in ATL)
• Saturday, January 23
• Saturday, January 31
• Mardi Gras Break from February 1-February 10
• Saturday, February 13
• Saturday, February 20
• Saturday, February 27
• Break from February 28-March 9
• Saturday, March 12
• Saturday, March 19
• Saturday, March 26

Student Belly Dance Showcase:
Coming SPRING 2016!!!!

Requirements: 

• Must have completed one full 6 or 8 week session by March 26, 2016
• Must have attended at least 10 classes with Karla Marie
• Must know at least one choreography 
• Warda Warda
• Ojos Asi
• Bounce
• Brooklyn Baladi
• Drum Solo
• Must purchase costume (approximately $150)
• For additional information, email karlamariefineart@gmail.com

September: Dates to Remember

"The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself." ~ La Meri ~

Dear Goddesses,

Happy 3-day weekend!!! 

Just wanted to remind you there is no class tomorrow, September 5, 2015. Enjoy the break! Also wanted to let you know about some important dates coming up in September!

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

• August 6 week Belly Dance Intensive ends.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

New Sunset Shimmies at the Park Begins

• Thursdays 6:30pm
• @City Park (By paddle boat deck/by Christian Brothers entrance)
• Drill Belly Dancing Basic 12s & Warda Warda.... barefoot, by the water, watching the sunset
• Drop ins welcome. Class Cards or Special $10 Drop in

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

New Session and 6 Week Belly Dance Intensive Begins

• Saturdays 10:30am-11:45am
• @NOLA Spaces (1719 Toledano St.)
• Challenge your Body, Challenge your mind, let your spirit sing and your soul express itself! Review Basic 12 foundational moves, practice Zills through Drills, Shimmy/Shake and Learn Ojos Asi Choreography!
• Session Schedule:
• Saturday, September 19
• Saturday, September 26 (Please note there will be a time change for September 26th only. Class will be 10am-11am)
• Saturday, October 3
• NO CLASS 10/10
• Saturday, October 17
• Thursday, October 22
• Saturday, October 24

To confirm your registration for this session, 

email karlamariefineart@gmail.com. Space is Limited. 

>> No Drop ins, must be registered with at least a 6 class card to attend. Class Cards available: 4, 6, 10, 20

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So many exciting things coming up. 

"Like" the Facebook page or visit our blog 

Love, Light, and Happy Shimmies Lovelies!

Belly Dancing 101: Thursday

Alrighty ladies... pack your bag with your yoga pants and t-shirt and bring it to work. 

This way.... no excuse. You can head to class right after!!!! 

THURSDAY 8/13

Class starts at 6:30pm

NOLA spaces |  Studio 3

Belly Dance Schedule

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER

6 Week Belly Dance Technique Intensive

Day: Saturdays

Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 12 

Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Location: NOLA Spaces (Studio 4- Downstairs)

MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION

BY EMAILING karlamariefineart@gmail.com

6 Class card $80 or 10 Class Card $100

4 Week Belly Dancing 101: Focus on Basics

Day: Thursdays 

Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: NOLA Spaces (Studio 3)

4 class card $60, 6 Class card $80 or 10 Class Card $100

Drop ins $20

AWAKEN THE GODDESS Belly Dance Retreat

Day: Sunday

Date: August 9

Morning Session 9am-11am

Afternoon Session 12pm-3pm

@SWAN RIVER YOGA MANDIR- 2940 Canal St. (Mid CIty)

$50 Full Day / $30 per session

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

4 Week Belly Dance Choreography Intensive (4 weeks, 6 classes)

NO DROP INS- Only those registered for the session

(learn three Belly Dance Choreographies- Beginner Choreography, Tribal Fusion Choreography, Intermediate Choreography)

Saturday, September 19
Saturday, September 26
  * Thursday, October 15
Saturday, October 17
  * Wednesday, October 21
Saturday, October 24

Coin Scarves and More!

Some of you have asked where you can purchase coin scarves and more...

Here are some of my favorite sites:

www.dahlal.com

www.missbellydance.com

www.saroyancymbals.com

Locally, I love shopping at Kruz. Kruz is usually there and if there is something specific you are looking for and he doesn't have it in the store, he can tell you when it's coming in

KRUZ SHOP
1301 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
504/524-7370 
http://kruzshop.com/


For accessories... bangles, earrings, things that make you feel purty....
Spa Zeeba
5926 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 975-9461
http://www.spazeeba.com/

6 Week Session- Starts August 1st (PRE-REGISTER TODAY!!!)

6 Week Session- Starts August 1st (PRE-REGISTER TODAY!!!)

"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: July 31, 2015

Saturdays 
10:30am-11:30am
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 12

TO REGISTER:
Email karlamariefineart@gmail.com

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

>> The choreography is a 6:00 minute piece. We will learn one minute of the choreography each week for 6 weeks.

Class Cards Available:
4 classes $60
6 classes $80
10 classes $100
20 classes $175

<< Only Class Cards for this session >>

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OUR BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE (optional) WILL BE SUNDAY,OCTOBER 25, 2015
5:30PM-8:30PM

All classes from August 1st-October 24th will focus on preparing for the showcase. 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 August 31st.

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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.

Want to perform in our Showcase?

I am working on our upcoming Belly Dance Student Showcase. This showcase is optional for any and all of my Belly Dancing students, beginners, new students, current students, and advanced students. Performing is such an amazing experience!!! The learning process.... the costumes... the practices... the rehearsals... the performance... so awesome! An experience like no other. 

October 25, 2015

We will include 4 choreographies:

1) WARDA WARDA: 
A Beginner Choreography (with the Basic 12 moves we learn in my Beginner Intensives and drill in class). 

2) BROOKLYN BALADI: 
A Tribal Fusion piece which is a Beginner choreography that includes Basic 12 moves along with some layered Intermediate moves and incorporates Tribal Fusion stylization and quicker step changes which move it into the Intermediate category.

3) OJOS ASI: 
An Intermediate Choreography (fast paced- 6 minute choreo) This is super fun, lots of tempo changes, to Shakira's song "Ojos asi LIVE" version

4) DRUM SOLO: 
A short 1:12 drum solo (a great start up drum solo for any lovely wanting to try it)

NEW STUDENTS, Intro LEVEL STUDENTS, BEGINNER STUDENTS, INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED STUDENTS

(Dedicated students can properly prepare to perform in 6-8 weeks, even if at an intro level)

How will we prepare for this showcase?
Starting in August... we will have a 6 Week Belly Dance Technique Intensive to work on the specific moves for the choreographies we will be performing, as well as layering, traveling, footwork, arm and hip work to prepare for the choreographies.

Then mid-September to October we will have a 4 week-6 class Belly Dance Choreography Intensive to prepare for the showcase. We will drill the 4 choreographies. Students can choose from 1 or all 4 of the choreographies to perform. Performing in the showcase is completely optional. You can still join the session and learn the choreographies even if not performing in the showcase.

Updates and Details about showcase, costumes, choreographies, etc. will be posted on the Facebook page.