Belly Dance Goddess Hour by Karla Marie

We can't wait to welcome you to our "Suite" space at Studio Shakti New Orleans. Rest and re-attune at this sacred Sound Bath with local musician and yoga teacher Laura Cherry. Laura leads an immersive Sound Bath using an array of therapeutic sound instruments, including crystal singing bowls, gong, elemental chimes, tuning forks, steel drum, and original compositions on the harmonium accompanied by mantra. The pure tones and vibrations invite the mind into a relaxed, meditative state that can improve mood, ease physical tension, and “tune-up” your nervous system. You will be guided into relaxation and breath awareness in a supported reclining posture. A limited number of yoga props, including mats, bolsters, and blankets are provided on-site. Please feel free to bring your own props and eye pillows. Suitable for all bodies and experience levels. Registration $35 To reserve your spot email studioshaktineworleans@gmail.com Registration is confirmed with payment....

In general, our schedule provides the following regular classes Tuesdays: Latin Fusion | Shimmy & Sweat Belly Dance | Awaken Shakti Restorative Session (Drop Ins Welcome) Thursdays & Saturdays: Belly Dance Intensives (6 week and 4 week) Check out our classes for the upcoming months June 24-28 Tuesday June 24 Latin Fusion  6:15-7:00pm (Drop In $20) Tuesday June 24 Shimmy Sweat Belly Dance 7:15-8:30pm (Drop In $20) Thursday June 26 Awaken Shakti Pause & Restore 7pm-8:30pm (Drop In $20) Saturday June 28 Color Analysis, Beauty, Health, Wellness, Fashion 1pm-4pm June 29 -July14 ***STUDIO CLOSED SUMMER BREAK*** July 15-19 Tuesday July 15 Awaken Shakti Pause & Restore 7pm-8:30pm (Drop In $20) Thursday-Saturday July 17-19 Bayou Belly Festival Lafayette LA  July 20-24 Sunday July 20 90's Rock Band "Nite" with Red Hot Gentilly Peppers 2:30-5:30pm Tuesday July 22 Latin Fusion 6:15-7:00pm Tuesday July 22 Shimmy Sweat Belly Dance 7:15-8:30pm (Drop In $20) Thursday July...

May and June April 29-May 20 Latin Fusion  6:15pm-7:15pm (Drop In $20) May 13 May 20 Shimmy + Sweat:  Belly Dance Beginner Drills and Conditioning 7:15pm-8:15pm (Drop In $20) May 13 May 20 May 15-June 19 Belly Dance  Choreography  Intensive  Open Level | No Dance Experience Necessary Thursday 6pm-7pm (Prince Choreo | Habibi Ya Omri) Performance Optional $75 May 15 May 22 May 29 June 5 June 12 June 19 Belly Dance Choreography Intensive  $105 Intermediate Level Darbuka Drum Solo Thursday 7pm-8:30pm May 15 (Part 1) May 22 (Part 2) May 29 (Part 3) June 5 (Part 4) June 12 (Finale) June 19 (Part 1-Finale) May 17-June 14 Raqs Sharqi/Belly Dance Choreography Intensive   (Habibi Ya Omri | Darbuka) Saturday 11am-12:30pm No Dance Experience Necessary $70 May 17 May 24 May 31 June 14 May 25:  Couples Salsa Class 1:30pm-2:30pm Latin “Nite”  2:30pm-5:30pm May 31:  Senior Edition - Belly Dance Goddess Hour Class 10:30am-11:15am Shimmy Shakti  Trou...

  We start our spring season next week. So excited to welcome you. For the full schedule:  https://bellydanceneworleans.blogspot.com/.../quick-recap... Here are some details about class and how to prepare... Arrive on time  but don't stress or become anxious 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. Arriving a few minutes before class is recommended. We start promptly at the scheduled time. We are located inside of the New Orleans Healing Center- on the 2nd floor (UPPER), you have to go up 2 sets of stairs. Suite 200. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Yoga Mat recommended for the Thursday Intensive (7pm class) Health/Safety reminders:  Practice all the recommendations to help keep our community safe. Wear leggings/belly dance pants.  Some choose skirts, bike sh...

  BECOME A DANCER AS AN ADULT Most of my students step into class, having NEVER taken a dance class before. Few have dance experience or took dance as a child. Yet, over the past 17 years of teaching this dance, I have guided thousands of students through the process of learning to belly dance and hundreds to the stage. Some are now dance teachers, performers, and trainers. It doesn't matter when you start... I, for example, stepped into my first belly dance class at age 30. Starting as an adult is sometimes better, especially for belly dance. This is a dance that comes to life through connection to real-life experiences that help drive powerful movements and connections. If you choose this journey... here are some thoughts I'd like to share with beginner dancers... No one is perfect, and no one expects us to be. Being a beginner, at anything, means you probably will not be good at it at first. Your goal: To be courageous and open to learning. "JUST KEEP SWIMMING" Kee...