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Shimmy Soul Registration is NOW open!

SHIMMY SOUL Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! Early Bird closes Dec. 31 2025 Payment plan available: Deposit due by Dec. 19, 2025 Prices increase on Jan 1, 2026- don't wait! https://www.studioshaktinola.com/store Shimmy Soul: A New Orleans Belly Dance Experience Hosted by Karla Marie Shimmy Soul at Studio Shakti New Orleans  3 days 7 workshops 2 incredible instructors  1 magical show Workshops: Friday, April 17- Sunday, April 19 Show:  Saturday, April 18 (8pm-10pm) Thursday, April 16 Pre-event French Quarter Fest (FQF) Meetup Sunday, April 18 4pm Second Line to FQF (Old Mint)

December 2025

Join us at in our "suite" magical space for dancing and restoration, or come celebrate your special moment with us! All Karla Marie's classes take place at Studio Shakti New Orleans. To Register,   click here :  Payment Methods: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly (add $3.95) Zelle to 504-352-4757 Cash or Card at the Studio ( Pre-Register here  and pay at check-in) Check out the upcoming classes below! STUDIO SHAKTI DECEMBER 2025 WEEK #1 Monday 12/1/25: Vinyasa & Sound w/Steller Alchemy  6PM-7PM Tuesday 12/2/25: Prenatal Yoga 5:30PM-6:30PM Tuesday 12/2/25: Feather Fan with Sacha Lynn 6:30PM-8:30PM Wednesday 12/3/25: Vinyasa & Sound w/Steller Alchemy 12PM-1PM Thursday 12/4/25: Pure Beginner Belly Dance 6PM-7PM *** 3 Week Special $50/session *** Thursday 12/4/25: Basic Technique & Conditioning 7PM-8PM  Friday 12/5/25: Sound Bath with Laura Cherry 6:30-8PM *** $35 Drop in *** WEEK #2 Monday 12/8/25: Vinyasa & Sound w/Steller Alchem...

Join us at Studio Shakti

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Join us at in our "suite" magical space for dancing and restoration, or come celebrate your special moment with us!  To Register,   click here Payment Methods: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly Zelle to 504-352-4757 Cash or Card at the Studio ( Pre-Register here ) Check out the upcoming classes below! October: 10/20:  Yin Slow Flow  w/ Jennifer Martinez 5:30pm-6:30pm $20 Tuesdays: Shimmy Shakti Troupe Class 6:30pm-8:30pm $20 Drop In (Oct. 21, 28) 10/23: 5-Week  Belly Dance Intensive  (Beginner Level) $75 Thursdays 6pm-7pm 10/23: 5-Week  Belly Dance Bootcamp  (Open Level) $90 Thursday 7pm-8:30pm 10/25: 4-Week Belly Dance  Technique & Combos  (Open Level) $75 Saturday 11am-12:30pm  Drop Ins Welcome ($20) 10/29: Gong Bath with Dr. Arin Levy November: Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm ($20 Drop In) 11/3:  Flowing Goddess  w/Shanyce Fitch 11/10:  Yin Slow Flow  w/ Jennifer Martinez 11/17:  Flowing God...
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  TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE  AND PRE-REGISTER TO HOLD YOUR SPOT, pay later. Payments: Venmo @KarlaMarie-Cochran-1 Paypal.me/karlamariebelly (add $3.95) Zelle to 504-352-4757 Cash or Credit Card at Studio-  Click here to Pre-Register

Shimmy Soul 2026

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  studioshaktinola.eventbrite.com Follow the Eventbrite page to be notified via email when the Registration Opens. Early Bird Registration will open November 1. Follow us on FB and IG: Karla Marie Shimmy Soul Studio Shakti New Orleans IG: www.instagram.com/karlamarieshimmysoul www.instagram.com/studioshaktinola Questions? bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com

October/November Schedule

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We have several Belly Dance Class Options: Drop In Classes:  10/2 at 6pm All Saturday Classes 11am Email bellydanceneworleans@gmail.com for additional drop in opportunities New Sessions Start 10/23 Thursday 5-Week  Queen of Hearts  Choreo Intensive (No Drop Ins) 6pm-7pm Thursday 5-Week  Hookah Caterpillar  Choreo Intensive (No Drop Ins) 7pm-8:30pm Saturday 4-Week  Technique & Choreography Combos  (Drop ins Welcome) 11am-12:30pm Tuesday Troupe Classes 6:30pm-8:30pm (Shimmy Shakti Troupe Members) Performance Optional: November 22- Alice in Wonderland Show "I want it all"  5 Week Belly Dance Choreography Deep Dive  $135  (or $175 with both 6pm and 7pm Thurs. classes) This includes Thursday and Saturday Choreography Sessions (10/23-11/22) Does not include Troupe Classes Thursdays   Choose 6pm or 7pm Session Or do both 6pm and 7pm sessions for an additional $40  ($175 total for all the classes)   AND  Saturdays  (...