Welcome to Shimmy for the Soul: belly dance classes, costumes & dancers for hire!

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johnny reid cbc cultural days shimmy for the soul

One of the busiest bellydance troupes in the Lower Mainland, Shimmy for the Soul [formerly known as Vancouver's Desert Rain Dancers] performed at over 20 community events in their first three months together.   Dancers of all levels, ages and backgrounds come together in Shimmy For the Soul which is best known for experimenting with a wide range of styles of belly dance, as well as for their adventurous spirit and for love of the dance

Here you will find the latest updates on bellydance classes and events with Nicole Whitney (News for the Soul aka 'the Oprah of the Internet') and student performance troupe Vancouver's Desert Rain Dancers - a multi level performance group bringing live bellydance to the Lower Mainland and beyond!

 

 

ABOUT THE SHIMMY FOR THE SOUL TROUPE:

One of the busiest bellydance troupes in the Lower Mainland, Shimmy for the Soul [formerly known as Vancouver's Desert Rain Dancers] performed at over 20 community events in their first three months together.   Dancers of all levels, ages and backgrounds come together in Shimmy For the Soul which is best known for experimenting with a wide range of styles of belly dance, as well as for their adventurous spirit and for love of the dance

 

Feature Videos:

BC Rennaisance Festival 2010 [part one]

 

World Partnership Walk - Stanley Park (Vancouver)

 

THE WINGS..........!!

 

 

Watch More Videos Here >

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The Many Benefits of Belly Dancing With Us:

- be healthier by fun [not "work" outs!]
- connect into a truly fun community
- discover a diverse range of styles
- find out about great community events
- receive amazing isotonic benefits
- improve coordination and balance
- strengthen and tone core muscles
- feel more feminine and sexy
- improve body flexibility
- look and feel younger
- improve body image
- Meet new friends!
- have fun!

What you'll learn at Nicole's classes:

  • Tribal fusion Inspired Bellydance choreographies
  • American Tribal Style Inspired Bellydance Choreographies
  • Turkish / egyptian classic inspired belly dance choreographies
  • and our specialty: unique belly dance with props choreographies including veil, sword, zils, wings, cane, candle/fire, and more.

Find out about upcoming classes >

 

Learn to Bellydance online!

SHIMMY FOR YOUR SOUL! Get the instant download version of our Shimmy for the Soul Vol 1 DVD in digital download format at iAmplify! Just click the buttons on the video widget below to find out more ...

Shimmy for the Soul is now available via instant download on iAmplify!!! http://tinyurl.com/nu9sbg

 

 

Whether you’ve shimmied before or you are brand new to the beautiful world of bellydance come and learn isolations and techniques along with a full original choreography which you will have the option to perform at future student events!     This experience is fun, healthy, transformational, life changing and a great gift for yourself or someone special.

"Through this magical practice I've lost over 70 pounds (so far!), dramatically revitalized my immune system, began un-aging and relocated my amazing feminine power and sexuality - and not only has it NOT been a struggle but the experience has been and continues the MOST inspired practice I've EVER experienced - it's unlike anything I've ever encountered before and should be experienced by every woman AT LEAST once!"!

Nicole Whitney, News for the Soul Broadcasting

Shimmy for the Soul is now available via instant download on iAmplify!!! http://tinyurl.com/nu9sbg

 

TESTIMONIAL - "Hey Nicole, I received your Belly Dancing DVD and enjoyed watching it very much!   You look fabulous!  In my opinion, you must have been a belly dancer in another lifetime. You are a great teacher!  You explain and demonstrate the movements very thoroughly...I will use the DVD to practice my snake arms, chest pops, ummies and figure eights (which you explained much better than my instructor) to name a few...Good for you in all you are doing.  One day, I will see you in action. - Love and Light, Marilyn"

 

nicole at olympics

Nicole Whitney, Shimmy for the Soul - OLYMPICS 2010

Photo by Brendan Lally

 

 

At this site, find out about:

bullet  Classes
bullet  Upcoming performances
bullet  Practices
bullet  New DVDs / volumes of Shimmy for the Soul
bullet  and more!

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If you live in Vancouver or the surrounding area, click on the classes tab to find out about upcoming classes in the Lower Mainland. Click here to access the class information >

 

 

 

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