Shimmy Shakedown Festival

APRIL 4 - 6, 2025

Shimmy Shakedown is a premier dance festival & intensive dedicated to the exquisite art of Middle Eastern dance. Join us for a weekend of immersive workshops, captivating performances, and meaningful connections created through the love of dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious newcomer, Shimmy Shakedown offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty, grace, and rhythm of Raqs Sharqi. Celebrate the artistry, connect with passionate dancers, and let the beauty of dance inspire and move you!

SHIMMY SHAKEDOWN REGISTRATION

Participant Prices

(SCROLL DOWN BELOW FOR GENERAL AUDIENCE PRICES)

You can make your purchase(s) for workshops, gala show and competition show by scrolling down below ‘GENERAL AUDIENCE PRICES...’

WORKSHOPS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 & ON SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025.

COMPETITION & GALA SHOW ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025.

14.5 hours of training, LIMITED SPOTS.

WORKSHOPS

  • INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS: $90 EACH + ONLINE FEES (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025).

  • PACKAGE OF 4 WORKSHOPS: $350 EACH + ONLINE FEES (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025).

  • VIP PACKAGE: $600 EACH + ONLINE FEES— includes all workshops and one ticket entry to the Gala Show only (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025).

    • VIP Package payment plan only available during Early Bird Sale. First payment of $250 + online fees due by Sunday, November 3, 2024. Second payment of $250 + online fees is due by Sunday, January 19, 2025.

COMPETITION ENTRY

  • VIP PACKAGE + COMPETITION: $725 + online fees (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025).

    • VIP Package + Competition Fee of $125 includes— all workshops (14.5 hours), one ticket entry to attend the Gala Show, three performance photos of your choice, and your solo performance video.

  • 4 CLASS PACKAGE + COMPETITION: $500 + online fees (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025).

    • 4 Class Package + Competition fee of $150 includes— 4 workshops of your choice, three performance photos of your choice and your solo performance video.

Please note that the ‘4 Class Package’ or ‘VIP Package,’ plus fee, must be paid in full and is non-refundable. There is no payment plan available for entering the competition.

Please note that there will be no bundle available to compete and perform in the gala show.

—limited to 12 spots to participate in competition—

GALA SHOW PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  • VIP PACKAGE + PERFORMANCE SOLO: $750 + online fees (Price increase on Sunday, March 2, 2025) — SOLD OUT! —

    • VIP Package + Performance Fee of $150 includes— all workshops (14.5 hours), entry to attend the Competition Show, three performance photos of your choice, and your solo performance video.

    • Purchase VIP Package and pay an additional fee of $150. Please visit GALA SHOW page for all information.

Please note that the VIP Package must be paid in full and is non-refundable. There is no payment plan available for the 'Performance Solo' interest.

Please note that there will be no bundle available to compete and perform in the gala show.

  • LATIN-FUSION DRUM SOLO GROUP PERFORMANCE W/ JIZZELLE: $100 + online fees (please visit GALA SHOW page for all info)

    • Includes one ticket entry to attend the Gala Show.

    • Must purchase one or more workshops.

The workshops, competition and gala show will be LIVE in-person, no virtual workshops or virtual show.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ON EVENTBRITE OR ON THIS PAGE DOWN BELOW.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. You may sell your ticket and must inform Shimmy Shakedown organizers of person who purchased your workshop(s) or gala show ticket(s).

General Audience Prices for Gala Show & Competition Show- Saturday, April 25, 2025

To purchase, please scroll down below.

The workshops, competition and gala show will be LIVE in-person, no virtual workshops or virtual show. See below for theatre info.

TICKETS TO ATTEND COMPETITION SHOW ONLY, $25 EACH + ONLINE FEES UNTIL APRIL 2, 2025. AFTER THIS DATE, TICKETS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABE AT THE DOOR FOR $30 EACH, CASH ONLY.

TICKETS TO ATTEND GALA SHOW ONLY, $40 EACH + ONLINE FEES UNTIL APRIL 2, 2025. AFTER THIS DATE, TICKETS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABE AT THE DOOR FOR $60 EACH, CASH ONLY.

TICKETS TO ATTEND BOTH COMPETITION & GALA SHOW, $60 EACH + ONLINE FEES UNTIL APRIL 2, 2025. AFTER THIS DATE, TICKETS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABE AT THE DOOR FOR $70 EACH, CASH ONLY.

*CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND UNDER, $10 + ONLINE FEES PER TICKET FOR EACH SHOW: COMPETITION & GALA SHOW (children must look their age - optional: ID from School).

  • ONCE YOU PURCHASE THE GALA SHOW TICKETS AND/OR COMPETITION TICKETS, YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO OUR GUESTLIST, AND YOU WILL CHECK-IN AT THEATRE THE DAY OF SHOW.

  • GALA SHOW AND/OR COMPETITION TICKET(S) WILL ALLOW YOU TO BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025.

  • THEATRE SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. YOU WILL CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT AND WILL BE GUIDED TO THE LOBBY.

  • PACKAGES MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING YOUR TICKET(S) ONLINE AS WE ANTICIPATE A SOLD-OUT EVENT.

  • ALL PURCHASES AND TICKETS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. PLEASE BRING RECEIPT/CONFIRMATION THE DAY OF GALA SHOW.

  • CONTACT SHIMMYSHAKEDOWNTEAM@GMAIL.COM FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

Out of respect for the organizer and festival, please refrain from contacting the artist(s) for private workshops, training, or any business-related matters. The organizer and artist(s) have an exclusivity contract, making any direct business or training-related communication with the artist(s) strictly prohibited.

Instances of unprofessional contact with our artist(s) have occurred before and are not acceptable. If you have any questions, please contact the organizer directly. Our festival organizers invest significant time and resources to provide an amazing event for our dancers and guests. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting our policies.

Thank you.

SPONSORS

For sponsorship, vending, or volunteering opportunities, please contact us at ShimmyShakedownTeam@gmail.com.

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