Workshops
WORKSHOPS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026.
LOCATION: STAGE ONE DANCE STUDIO, 330 N. BREA BLVD. #H, BREA, CA 92821
14+ hours of training, LIMITED SPOTS. Workshops description below.
GALA SHOW ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026.
Please visit REGISTRATION page to purchase Workshop Packages and Gala Show tickets. Any questions, please contact us at ShimmyShakedownTeam@gmail.com. If you plan to pay for the VIP Package in full, you can e-mail us directly.
The Workshops and Gala Show will be LIVE in-person, no virtual workshops or virtual show.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ON EVENTBRITE. CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON REGISTRATION PAGE.
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.
WORKSHOP(S) INFORMATION:
AMIR THALEB
1. TECHNIQUE & CLEAN STEP - Refine your movement with Amir Thaleb’s signature precision. This workshop focuses on technical clarity, refined transitions, and the foundation of clean, expressive footwork—a must for dancers seeking strength, grace, and control in their execution.
2. ROMANTIC ORIENTAL DANCE STYLE - Dive into the emotional depth of Oriental dance with Amir’s celebrated romantic style. Through rich expression, flowing movement, and elegant musicality, you'll learn to tell stories with your body and embody the soul of the music in every gesture.
3. LEBANESE STYLE W/ HIGH HEELS & CANE - Experience the dynamic flair of Lebanese style! This high-energy workshop blends sass, sharp footwork, and powerful stage presence. Dancing in heels with cane adds an exciting layer of rhythm, coordination, and charisma. Students will need: High heels (ballroom/salsa heels) and cane.
BRENDA
1. MEGANCE - Megance choreography, better known as the ‘Dancers's Entrance.’ Aside from learning a choreography, Brenda will also share about its use, origins and style. Element: it can include veil.
2. MUSICAL RECOGNITION (THEORY & TECHNIQUE) - Instruments recognition, breakdown and sounds classification and how to use it in different movements, divided by types. Exercises on combinations and improvisation. Body Language.
3. CONNECTING W/ YOUR FEELINGS—JUST TAARAB - Music and mood recognition for the understanding of the concept of taarab. A unique system created by Brenda including meditation to connect with our deepest feelings and use it in our performances, with exercises to break down the fairness at the moment of expressing. A global concept applied on a choreography using classical music. This workshop invites you to go inward, giving your body full permission to release stagnant energy and move with intention and authenticity.
ASHMINA KAREM
POWER DRUM SOLO BY ASHMINA - An intense, vibrant, and deeply expressive experience dedicated to the art of the drum solo. We will work on three essential pillars:🔸Precise and dynamic technique🔸Choreographic structure🔸Stage empowerment. This workshop also invites you to a deep approach to body awareness where you will identify the muscles and joints activated in each movement, building a powerful, connected, and authentic dance from within. This workshop is multi-level – adaptable to different backgrounds.
JIZZELLE ALEXIS
BREATHWORK FOR CREATIVE RELEASE: An active breathwork meditation class that will set the tone for the weekend by inviting clarity, presence, and emotional openness—foundations essential for expressive dance. This will be a grounding and expansive class designed to connect you to your breath, body, and inner world. In this breathwork-only session, we’ll create space to release stagnant energy, calm the nervous system, and awaken the creative pathways within. This is a time to tune in, reset, and breathe. Perfect for all levels, this class welcomes you into a supportive space to soften, open, and prepare for a transformative weekend of dance. Students will need: Yoga mat, eye cover (you can use a small towel to cover your eyes) and a blanket is optional.
please visit the registration page to purchase your workshop(s) AND/OR GALA SHOW TICKETS.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
LIMITED SPACE FOR WORKSHOP(S) AND THEATRE (PACKAGES MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE)
PLEASE BRING RECEIPT/CONFIRMATION THE DAY OF GALA SHOW
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.