Shimmy Studio

01/06/2026

✨ Belly Dance Classes Are Back at Shimmy Studio! ✨

I’m excited to reopen weekly belly dance classes for dancers of all levels in a supportive, fun environment.

Schedule:
💜 Tuesdays
• 12:00 pm – Open Level Belly Dance
• 1:15 pm – Technique & Drills

💜 Sundays
• 10:00 am – Bellydance Fitness
a fun blend of low-impact cardio dance, isolations, strength training, and stretching, inspired by bellydance, barre, pilates, and yoga
• 11:00 am – Open Level Belly Dance

Whether you’re returning to dance or brand new, these classes focus on technique, musicality, confidence, and joyful movement. ✨

👉 Registration is required and can be completed through my website:
www.theshimmystudio.com

Feel free to comment or message me if you have questions — hope to dance with you soon! 💃

08/20/2025

Join us for an 🇮🇶 Iraqi Immersive Weekend with Master Instructor Wendy Sidar https://wix.to/A3LsssX
The weekend will be filled with a deep dive into Iraqi Music & Dance complete with
4 Workshops taught by master instruction Wendy Sîdar,
Dancers Night out at the Living Room in La Jolla featuring local Live Iraqi Music (Iraqi Owned Restaurant/Hookah Lounge),
Intimate Hafla at Dr Boochart with Yummy Food and Kombucha
Register Today!

04/23/2025

Tomorrow (Thursday) is Week 3/5 of our Demystifying the Drum Solo Series! We will go over the drummer/dancer interaction section and everyone will have individual practice time. You can still join even if you havent taken the previous classes. DM or register online to drop in https://www.theshimmystudio.com/service-page/demystifying-the-drum-solo

04/10/2025

Our Popular Demystifying the Drum Solo Series begins tomorrow 🙌🏽

This is a 5- week series that ends in a class hafla & drum solo performance. The series is also available online live & with recordings.

It’s not too late to sign up. Check out the link below. ⬇️

https://www.theshimmystudio.com/service-page/demystifying-the-drum-solo

(Prefer to drop in? The general weekly schedule is in the comments).

Experience the unparalleled thrill of dancing to live drumming! Join our dynamic duo of percussionist Rogelio and dance instructor Shani for an exciting journey in our Mastering the Drum Solo Belly Dance course. In this comprehensive four-part series, we’ll break down a drum solo for dancers and d...

03/18/2025

Exciting New Belly Dance Classes!
Transform your Dance! All classes are available in person at The Shimmy Studio and on zoom with a recording provided. Follow the link for info and registration or DM me :)

First we have a Balanced & Bold Sword Technique Course. This Course runs 3 weeks. Take the entire course or drop in. Wednesdays 6-7:30 starting March 19

Next we have Demystifying the Drum Solo, with Shani & drummer Rogelio Corcolis. This is a 5 week course that ends in a Hafla where students get to perform drum solos! Get lots of one on one experience and really learn to dance to live drum. This course is best when taken in full but drop ins are allowed with permission from instructors.
Thursdays 6-7:30 starting April 10

https://www.theshimmystudio.com/book-online
https://wix.to/aDgtLJ3

05/20/2024

Heyyyyy friends!!
Tomorrow morning I’ll be joining Klaman & Co on FOX 5 Morning News live at 9:15 AM.

We’ll be promoting their Africa Day Festival where I’ll be representing North Africa and sharing Tunisian Dance. There are still tickets available for this Saturday! Itll be an amazing event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/africa-day-celebration-tickets-859207632157