Name: Bellydance: Shimmy & Shine
Uploaded: 2024-03-21T22:41:34.727Z
Duration: 43 min 8 s

Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the art of bellydance with this captivating prerecorded class, "Shimmy & Shine: Beginner Bellydance Mastery." Designed for newcomers to the enchanting world of bellydance, this immersive experience is your gateway to mastering fundamental movements with grace and flair.


Led by our seasoned instructor, you'll delve into the essence of bellydance as you learn a repertoire of mesmerizing movements, including the sultry Double Hip, the dynamic Double Twist, the rhythmic Walking Shimmy, and the playful Tush Push. Discover the secrets of the Hop Hip Lift and the sensuous Marina, all while exploring an array of other captivating techniques that will leave you feeling empowered and exhilarated.

Whether you're seeking a new hobby, a fun fitness routine, or simply a way to unleash your inner goddess, "Shimmy & Shine" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the beauty and confidence that bellydance has to offer. Get ready to shimmy, sparkle, and shine like never before!

Belly Dancing

🎶🎨 Dance, Music & Art Enthusiast 🕺💃

20 years of mesmerizing the world with my passion for bellydance! 🌟 As a seasoned artist, I've honed my skills through formal training in music, diverse dance forms, and even earned an Aerobics certification! 💪 Fully insured, I proudly dedicate myself to the world of dance, music, and artistic expression.

👉 I'm a full-time bellydance artist, instructor, and choreographer, and nothing brings me more joy than entertaining and inspiring others through the captivating art of bellydance. 🌹 Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or an advanced dancer seeking new challenges, I can guide you at every level!

🌈 Beyond dance, my creativity knows no bounds! I'm passionate about teaching various art forms like beading and sewing, unraveling the secrets of music theory, enchanting melodies on the flute, and even exploring the realm of digital design and logo creation. 🎨✨

💖 With a heart full of love for what I do, my mission is to spread the magic of dance and art to everyone willing to embrace the joy of self-expression. 🌟 Let's dance together and create a symphony of beauty and grace in every step of life's rhythm! 🎵💃

Bellydance: Shimmy & Shine

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As the world's largest fitness educator, AFAA delivers comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals, grounded in industry research, using both traditional and innovative modalities. AFAA upholds Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines for safe fitness practice.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers. 

Belly Dancer Of the Universe Duet Choreography 2nd place

Who's who in Music

CPR and First Aid

Motion and Video Production

FRONT END WEB DEVELOPER I

Web Design and Content Management

Visual and Vector Design

General group aerobics certification... with this I taught bellyaerobics for 8 yrs

Group aerobics instructor

Digital Design

Swim instructor

Taught bellydance, tribal Fusion, Bollywood and hula. The studio moved and I am currently working for the owner at a new location/ 2016

Bellydance teacher/ 3 styles

Professional bellydancer, fire dancer and snake charmer for the dinner shows.

Belly dance professional

With a motivated and experienced background in graphic design, coupled with my skills as a self-starter, photographer, editor, videographer, and audio editor, 
As a graphic designer, I have honed my skills through several years of hands-on experience, working with various clients and industries. My portfolio showcases my ability to create visually stunning designs that effectively communicate the desired message and engage the target audience. I am well-versed in both print and digital design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and always stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques.
Beyond graphic design, my passion for visual storytelling extends to photography, videography, and editing. I have an extensive background in capturing captivating moments through my lens, ensuring that each frame conveys a compelling narrative. With proficiency in editing software, I excel in post-production work, enhancing visuals and creating seamless transitions. My experience in creating reels and videos has allowed me to develop a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of effective storytelling techniques.
One of my strengths is my ability to work independently and as part of a team. As a self-starter, I am highly motivated, resourceful, and take ownership of my projects from concept to completion. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each one receives the attention to detail it deserves.
Moreover, I pride myself on my strong communication and collaboration skills. I am adept at working closely with clients, understanding their vision, and translating it into impactful designs and visuals. I thrive on feedback and continuously strive for excellence, consistently delivering projects that exceed expectations.
In summary, my diverse skill set as a motivated graphic designer, experienced self-starter, photographer, editor, videographer, audio editor.

Digital designer

Head choreographer for 4 dance troupes and teaches choreography 3 nights a week.

Choreographer

English

I have over 20 years of experience as a Bellydance Entertainer and teaching experience! I have taken many years of master classes and specialize in dangerous props!

This teacher IS AMAZING!!!  She has helped me to choreograph 4 competition pieces and I have placed with all of them!  
I now understand the nuances of choreographing for Arabic music and musicality from a Middle Eastern Perspective.  

Highly recomend!

I love this teacher!  She is fun, knowledgeable, conscientious of physical limitations!  I love her classes and have been studying with her for over 15 years! If I could give her 10 stars I would!

Amazing! She has helped me level up my bellydance skills! One of my favorite teachers ever!

Body positive teacher & performer with years of experience. Go at your own pace. Not just dancing but costume design & advanced props. Highly recommend.

She is an amazing teacher, world rounded knowledgeable dancer, choreographer, teacher and performer.  She has immense knowledge of different dance form as well as musicality. One of the best in the belly dance world. I am so glad I am able to study her dance form.

Best Bellydance teacher ever! She is a world of knowledge! Live her classes immensely!

What a great class! Really helped me understand the movements. The music was so fun. I'm still humming an hour later!

I've really enjoyed learning new variations of moves I had been taught before. Her way of helping students choreograph routines is awesome as well. She is well versed in multiple styles of dance and in various props so there is alot of variety to the lessons.

I really loved my first belly dance class with Nikkal, I know I will learn a lot from her.  She is very knowledgeable and explains the steps so you can understand! I am looking forward to more class’s with her!   Very delightful person!

In this class:  Basics Warm-up, Combinations- (Hip lift, Camel Undulation, Lock & glide), Side undulations, bellydance stretches for hips and Bellydance Hands exercise

Bellydance Combinations & hands

Join my online Bellydance classes and dance from the comfort of your own home! In this One Hour class- warm up, basics, hip lift, Marilyn Monroe walk, shimmies, drum solo choreography and cool down! This class is jampacked with information! Become the Belly Dancer you always wanted to be!

Bellydance Class & Drum Choreography

Layers & more! Elevate your dance training with my online recorded classes. Unlock a wealth of bellydance knowledge and refine your skills at your own pace. 

Bellydance Layers & Shimmies

Bellydance fitness class! Looking for a fun and exciting way to stay fit? Bellydance is the answer! Join our classes and embark on a joyful journey of self-expression and fitness.

Dance Fitness

Bellydance Workout

Learn how to do veil holds, wraps and tricks to add to your bellydance practice and performances! This is a show only class! Stay tuned for the next veil class to learn how to add these tricks to combinations!

Bellydance Veil tricks

Here is a simple Bellydance hip lift combination. Utilizing 3 angles of the hip lift and a hip shimmy! 

Bellydance Hip Combination

Bellydance undulations help with flow! Learn to flow with this drill video! Let’s flow together. 

Bellydance Undulations

Ready for a challenge? This is a bellydance quickie drill for locomotion! Tick ticks, ribcage lift & drop, snake arms, layering! 
Be sure to check out my group and private classes! Let’s shimmy together! 

Bellydance Quickie

In this class you will do a few basic bellydance movements. Hip circles, undulations, chest figure 8’s and LOTUS HANDS. 

Bellydance Lotus Hands

Here is a challenge! Double hip pattern with a Tahitian twist! All levels can get a challenge out of this hip pattern! 
My classes are perfect for both beginners and seasoned dancers, and I will guide you through each step with grace and ease. Plus, with my competitive edge, you'll be sure to stand out from the crowd! Don't miss out on the fun – let’s dance now! 🎉

Bellydance Tahiti Double Hips

In this lesson we will touch upon 8 or more types of shimmies for Bellydance.  
Hips: Up/Down, twist, pelvic drop and lift, Omi; shoulder, chest, abdominal and whole body shimmies! There are so many more, but these are at the core of what we do! 
Want to take your dance skills to the next level? Join my online Bellydance classes and learn from anywhere, anytime. Lets Shimmy together!


Nikkal F.

Bellydance: Shimmy & Shine

Nikkal's Belly Dancing videos

Bellydance Combinations & hands