Shimmy Shakedown

SPECTACULAR GALA SHOW | APRIL 11, 2026

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

(TO VIEW & PURCHASE GALA SHOW GENERAL AUDIENCE ADMISSION PRICES, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN)

You can purchase your ‘Performance Fee’ ticket(s) by scrolling down below the ‘GENERAL AUDIENCE ADMISSION PRICES’ or you can purchase directly on Eventbrite by clicking here.

GALA SHOW ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE—You may sell your ticket and must inform Shimmy Shakedown organizers of individual who purchased your Workshop(s), Workshop Packages and/or Gala Show ticket(s). In the event of schedule changes, refunds will not be issued. While we do our best to maintain the schedule, sometimes changes occur beyond our control, and we appreciate your understanding.

GALA SHOW PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITY NO.1

  • Soloist Performance Fee of $150.

  • Duet Performance Fee of $175.

    -For Duets (2 dancers ONLY), only one dancer needs to pay the $175 performance fee.

  • Dance Group Performance Fee of $200.

    -To present a Group number (3 dancers MINIMUM, 12 dancers MAXIMUM) in the Gala Show, the company director must pay the $200 performance fee.

For full details, visit the GALA SHOW and read all information carefully before signing up.

Please note that the Performance Solo fee (Soloist, Duet or Group) MUST BE PAID IN FULL to guarantee your performance spot. Performance spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

OPPORTUNITY NO.2

  • GROUP PERFORMANCE WITH JIZZELLE TO A CLASSICAL EGYPTIAN SONG: $100 + online fees (please visit GALA SHOW page for all info)

    • Pay the $100 group performance fee by Sunday, November 2, 2025.

For full details, visit the GALA SHOW and read all information carefully before signing up.

Any questions, please email us at ShimmyShakedownTeam@gmail.com.

WORKSHOPS

Please note: Shimmy Shakedown will not be offering workshops for 2026. Thank you for your continued support!

General Audience Admission Prices for Gala Show - Saturday, April 11, 2026

To purchase, please scroll down below.

The Gala Show and Workshops (when offered) will be LIVE in-person, no virtual workshops or virtual show. See below for theatre info.

TICKETS TO ATTEND GALA SHOW, $40 EACH + ONLINE FEES UNTIL APRIL 5, 2026. AFTER THIS DATE, TICKETS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABE AT THE DOOR FOR $60 EACH, CASH ONLY.

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

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

  • GALA SHOW TICKET(S) WILL ALLOW YOU TO BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026.

  • 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.

  • WE HAVE OUR OWN VIDEOGRAPHER AND PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE EVENT. OUT OF RESPECT FOR OUR TEAM AND THE FLOW OF THE EXPERIENCE, WE KINDLY ASK THAT NO OUTSIDE VIDEOGRAPHERS OR PHOTOGRAPHERS BE BROUGHT IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

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

Out of respect for the organizer and event, 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 event 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.