Shimmy Dreams Belly Dance Studio

A Groupon deal brought me to this belly dancing class! It was such a great experience! When I first arrived to the dance studio, there was another dance class in session. Samira Dawn (instructor) and her assistant (think her name is Valerie) arrived a few minutes later. They were very friendly and got me all checked in.
There were 3 other students in the class with me. We started with a warm up/​stretching and then moved onto some belly dancing moves such as shimmy’s, twists, hip rolls and arm movements and just learned how to move our hips. We learned how to do an Egyptian hip move too (don’t remember all the names of all the moves) but it was a fun first class! The instructor also let us borrow her cymbals (to make music with on our hands), her belly dancing veils and hip scarfs and taught us how to move with them.
Samira made me feel very comfortable as this was my first time trying belly dancing. I highly recommend it! There were also free snacks after class (garlic pita chips and organic cheese puffs) as well as complimentary water.
There is a small, free parking lot that fits about 6 cars.

I have only tried two classes so far. One was with Dawn, the owner, and the other with a sub. Both classes were super fun and I learned a lot. I highly recommend this studio, if you have ever wanted to try belly dancing. There is a relaxed vibe and the classes are great! Dawn really seems to know her stuff.

This is a story of how I got my groove back.
Years ago a roommate and I decided it would be fun to take hip hop and belly dancing classes and later expanded to ballet and showgirls. A few years hiatus and a few major life changes (moves, marriages, new jobs, etc.) later, I couldn’t resist the Groupon for Shimmy Dreams. I quickly bought one for me and one as a gift for my friend.
We attended our first Level ½ class this evening and loved it! It was just what I needed to get back into the dancing swing of things. Samira is a fabulous instructor and I was impressed with how she balanced the needs of her more experienced students as well as us newbies. The hour went by quickly with a nice combination of technical moves, cardio and working with finger cymbals and veils. It was a great workout too!
I’m looking forward to our remaining three classes and am already plotting how to work more into my budget…

Shamira Dawn is a great teacher. I’ve studied with several different teachers and she is definitely one of the tops. Not only that, she has the unique ability of attracting wonderful and talented people, beginners, intermediate, advanced and professional. She cares about her people and treats everyone with love and respect. Even beginners get an opportunity to dance either solo or a troupe in front of live audiences, but she never forces anyone to perform before they feel ready. Shimmy Dreams Studio is the best way to learn belly dance.

I really can’t say enough about how much I love Shimmy Dreams studio. Samira Dawn is an incredible teacher – for any level. She is warm, funny and extremely skilled. The studio has such a welcoming feeling – I felt at home right away. There are classes during the day and evening for different schedules. If you are looking for a supportive environment to try out belly dance or to update your moves you should go to Shimmy Dreams!
I also want to add that Unilocal put a filter on my review so I am reposting this. There are other glowing reviews from dancers that have been filtered. To read them just click on «filtered reviews».

Do it! Do it! Do it! O my gosh, this was so much fun, so liberating, such a completely diverse class (fit, not fit, short, tall, teens to seniors, sexy and conservative, all kinds of different backgrounds – LOVED it because we ALL fit in!) And I was so SORE afterwards, the next day, and it was such an easy class to do. You can definitely get lean and fit just by belly dancing – you move in ways you don’t normally move so it really tones your mid section, back, thighs, hips and arms! Dawn is such a wonderful and fun instructor too. Very laid back, easy going and helpful! She is very encouraging and motivational, even when my silly dyslexic self was moving the wrong way most of the time. I stayed for 2 classes in a row, and enjoyed them both. I HIGHLY recommend you take up these dance classes! Such wonderful prices, too!

Oh my goodness what an incredible experience! I wanted a non-​sleezy bachelorette party where we could have fun, get a little sexy, and party together and that is exactly what I got! Samira Dawn helped to coordinate things down the the last balloon and cupcake. It was affordable and so, so much fun!
If you are looking for an awesome alternative to dirty strippers and bars for a bachelorette party I HIGHLY suggest working with Shimmy Dreams to plan an awesome bachelorette party!

Samira is EXACTLY the teacher I have been looking for in my belly dancing. I have been dancing most of my life and performing belly dancing for the last 10 years. I have been yearning for a teacher with her style, knowledge and attitude about the dance. Not only is she an amazing, beautiful, talented dancer, she has a heart to match. Everyone at all levels is made to feel at home in her studio. We all have such a great time together and she creates events that allows us to bond as sisters in dance. Being at her studio is the highlight of each week for me. I can’t wait to get there. She has become more than a mentor to me. she is my friend. I have also been blessed to have become close to many of the wonderful women I have met through her classes. Dancing at her studio does a heart, soul and body good. Come and join us! The more the merrier!

What fun! Samira Dawn is Amazing! Great teacher! I go for the cardio and really get a fun great workout! Come on and get your shimmy on!