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Celebrating 25 Years in 2025
April 25 - 27, join us for workshops with Grand Master Sharif, explore and expand your dance, connect with friends old and new. PLUS enjoy two amazing showcases featuring guest artists, local dancers, and students from Bellydancing UW.
~ Workshops with Master Sharif ~
Elements Workshop
Explore core moevements of Egyptian style belly dance. Build the foundations of Yousry's signature technique from the ground up. This class is great for all levels of dancer. Refresh your approach to movement and how it happens in the body.
CLASSTIME: Friday, April 25 3:00-5:30pm
Registration opens at 2:30pm
Beladi Workshop
Called "the people's dance, dance of joy, and happiness", explore beautiful Beladi in this workshop. Mr. Sharif will choose either a song or beladi progression, and cover the traditional movements and technique while creating a custom choreography in the moment for this class.
CLASSTIME: Saturday, April 26 10:00am-12:30pm
Registration opens at 9:30am
Pop Oriental Workshop
Dance to a modern song or instrumental piece in a more refined style. Constrasting to the earthiness of the morning Beladi class, this workshop will cover movement in an elegant context. Again, Mr. Sharif will build a dance specifically for this class.
CLASSTIME: Saturday, April 26 2:00-4:30pm
Registration opens at 1:30pm
Shaabi Workshop
Pulled from the continuously developing street style of big city music and movement, Shaabi is a funky addition to the belly dance repertoire. Enjoy the experience of learning a custom choreography created on the spot by Mr. Sharif.
CLASSTIME: Sunday, April 27 10:00am-12:30pm
Registration opens at 9:30am
Weekend Schedule
Friday
Friday Workshop
2:30pm Registration
3:00-5:30pm - Elements Workshop
Bellydancing UW Showcase and Buffet Hafla
6:30pm Doors open and Buffet Commences
7:00pm Buffet continues/Showtime
saturday
Saturday Workshops
9:30am Morning Registration
10:00am-12:30pm - Beladi Workshop
12:30-1:30pm LUNCH
1:30pm Afternoon Registration
2:00-4:30pm - Pop Oriental Workshop
Gala Show: 25 in 25
7:00pm Doors open, coffee/tea and cookies available
7:30pm Showtime
Sunday
Sunday Workshop
9:30am Morning Registration
10:00am-12:30pm - Shaabi Workshop
what to bring
To get the best experience possible, we recommend bringing dance shoes or slippers. We also ask that you bring quiet hip scarves for workshops. Wear comfortable clothing or dance wear, and remember to bring your water bottle.
Shopping at Shimmy on Wisconsin
Neenee's Imports
Neenee's Imports provides hand selected costumes from Cairo, accessories, hip scarves, media and more! Shopping will be available during Shimmy on Wisconsin throughout the weekend. Vending is open from registration through classtime and during the shows.
Check out Neenee's Imports wares at neeneesimports.com.