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If there is anything Gainesville needs more of – it is belly dancing.
Luckily for locals, Lightin’ Salvage Enterprises is here to fill the belly-dance void with Satchel’s Shakedown [today] from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. behind Satchel’s Pizza, located 1800 NE 23rd Ave.
Satchel’s Shakedown, hosted by the Shambling Shimmies Dance Company, brings belly-dancing entertainment to the popular pizza spot.
The event will feature performances by the Shambling Shimmies, the Swamp Daises and additional guest dancers. Open stage time is also available for guests who dare to show off their dancing skill.
Danny Lore, event coordinator for Satchel’s, said a former employee who brought her dance class to perform at Satchel’s introduced the restaurant to belly dancing several years ago.
“After it went down I asked her if she would just want to come back and do it once a month,†he said.
The Shakedown continues to occur on the last Tuesday of every month, just like it did when it began.
According to Lore the two girls who run the event now, Heather Fullen and Jules White, were students of the employee who started the Shakedown.
Fullen and White are the founders of the Shambling Shimmies Dance Company. Â They began their business in 2011 with the aim of providing tribal and fusion belly dance classes and performance opportunities in the Gainesville area.
The Shambling Shimmies perform about once a month, Fullen said.
“The show that we do every month is a student showcase,†she said, “so it’s the student’s regular opportunity to perform whatever they’ve been working on.â€
Instructors normally dance along side the students as well.
Fullen said at [today’s] Shakedown the Shimmies will present an Egyptian style belly dancer, tribal dance students and a cabaret style student giving her first performance.
In addition to the Shimmies’ showcase, anyone bold enough can sign up for a guest spot and dance for five or 10 minutes.
Lore said Satchel’s Shakedown, on top of being a popular event, has been a good way for new dance students to be familiarized with performing.
Satchel’s Pizza is right there too, of course, with pizza and beer. Another reason to check out the Shakedown.
Anyone interested in more information about Satchel’s Shakedown and the Shambling Shimmies, or looking to participate in the dancing can visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/205829532889750/.
Patrick Kelly, 1/28/2013
We’re very happy to announce that Lacey Sanchez will be joining us in Gainesville, Florida at the Shambling Shimmies Studio for a weekend intensive! Sign up and buy your tickets online HERE. You can also check out the Facebook Event Invite HERE.
VIP passes (includes admission to all workshops and the hafla) are $175 if you preregister. Â This will be an intimate intensive and attendance will be very limited – get your spot today before spots sell out! Â See class descriptions after the photo:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Ins Outs & Omis (10am – 12pm)
This workshop is designed to give you an intimate look at what makes Tribal Fusion so exciting. We will analyze proper posture and foundational techniques. We will break down those amazing tricks, pops, locks, and snakey bone defying moves that are distinctly tribal. We will also cover my fun smooshing combos as well as performance concepts! Beginners are welcome.
***The Gainesville Shimmy Mob event will be taking place during the midday break. We’ll be organizing a carpool caravan from the studio. Visit http://www.shimmymob.com/ to learn more and register.***
Stackable Layers (2pm – 4pm)
Every advanced dancer reaches for the goal of successfully layering multiple movements together. In this class we learn techniques to “trick” the brain so that layering becomes smoother as well as techniques to execute layers with more ease.
Slow & Slinky Combos (4pm – 6pm)
One stylistic element of Tribal Fusion is undoubtedly the snakelike serpentine movements that make us all drop our jaws. In this class learn the signature moves that we all love in an easy to follow broken down format that will have you slithering out the door.
Hafla(Party)!
There is an evening hafla in the upstairs area of Sharab Lounge downtown from 9pm to 11pm. Admission is included for workshop participants, and shimmy mob participants that wear (or show) their official shimmy mob T-shirt. For others, a small donation to Peaceful Paths (the local Shimmy Mob partner) would be very much appreciated. See the details in the Facebook Event HERE.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Industrial Elements (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
Tribal Fusion borrows from underground club, trance, and hip hop. In this class students will learn how to utilize their technique in such a way that makes their movements look mechanical and otherworldly.
Performance Concepts (3:30pm – 5:30pm)
This class will focus on performance aspects including stage presence, Door vs. Window technique, storytelling, being the visual and how to effectively use your stage whether in a group or solo performance.
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There’s still just a little bit of time left to take advantage of our Holiday Specials through January 5! You can use them for yourself, for someone else, or print them out and pass them on!
All specials may be redeemed in person with a coupon (printed or on your favorite technological device) or can be found online at www.etsy.com/shop/shamblingshimmies
Holiday Party/Drum Circle
The end of the 2012 is upon us and we have one final event scheduled to give everyone a chance to dance, drum, hang out, and have fun here at the new studio before we close for the holidays. Â It’s a combination December Drum Circle / Holiday Party / Studio Warming Party, this Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 7:30-10pm! Â It is totally free and will start with a mini drum rhythm lesson/refresher for anyone interested (we’ll even teach you a dance move or two if you like so you can dance with us too). Â We will then spend the remainder of the evening jamming (drumming and dancing) and socializing. Â The Shambling Shimmies may even do a short fire dance or two at the end of the night, weather permitting. Â Hand drums of any style, zills, tambourines, etc. or even just your hands for clapping along with the rhythm are all welcome. Drummers and all styles of bellydancers are welcome whether you’ve had years of experience or never danced or drummed a day before the intro lesson! The goal for this event is fun, community, and participation, not performance and perfection 🙂 So come out and jam with us – we’ll see you there!
(you can also check out the Facebook Event here)
Studio Closed for Holidays
After the party, the studio will be closed for the remainder of 2012 (12/23/13-12/31/13). Â We will reopen for Tribal Bellydance, Shambling Shimmies Style at 6pm on January 1, 2013 – so you can start your new year off dancing with us!
January Schedule
The January Class Schedule has been set for the studio! Â There are some new classes, some old favorites (some of which have new names), and some made over classes.
An online version of the January class schedule can always be found on the Class and Event Calendar.
A printout of the January class schedule can be found here:Â ClassSchedulePrintoutJan2013.
Descriptions of classes can be found here: Drop-In Classes.
You can also like our Facebook page and/or subscribe to our Newsletter to receive regular updates on new classes and class schedules.
Latest Newsletter
Here is the link to our latest newsletter!
The move-in date for the new studio has been set! As of Monday, December, 10, 2012, all classes will be held at our new location:
4131 NW 13th St., Suite 202
Gainesville, FL
We look forward to seeing you all there at the brand new studio!!
Special Event:
Tonight, 11/27/2012, is Satchels Shakedown Night at Lightning Salvage! Â Join the Shambling Shimmies, Swamp Daisies, and Honored Guests for some food, dancing, and fun:
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
7:30PM – 9:00PM
Lightning Salvage / Satchel’s Pizza
1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, Florida
No cover (Tips / patronizing the restaurant always appreciated)
All ages
New Studio Update:
We have completed the major renovations required prior to moving in. Â We are now in the process of getting the final arrangements made for our inspection and hope to complete this within the week. Â If all goes well, we hope to move in to the new studio the week of Dec. 9, 2012. Â We will post here on the website, on Facebook, Twitter, send a newsletter and announce it in all classes when the date for moving classes is final. Â You can follow us in any or all of these places for these and other updates:
The location for the new studio is:Â 4131 NW 13th St., Suite 202
Weekly Classes:
This current Special Topics Class is Tribal Bellydance with Fire (Thurs. 6pm, $15 or 1.5 card punches)
This week’s Weekly Jam Class will be Improv Exercises and Jam (Thurs. 7:15pm, $10 or 1 card punch)
See the class and event calendar for other weekly class offerings.
