THE MAY 1, 2011 CHOREOGRAPHY

The dance for May 1st, 2011 Shimmy Mob performances was choreographed by International instructors  Maki and Martina
This beautiful dance features  three belly dance styles all in one routine: Cabaret, ATS (American Tribal Style), and Tribal Fusion.

Registered participants received links to online step by step routine breakdown and full runthrough with the music.
The choreography is Intermediate Level and easily simplified for lesser experienced dancers without changing the overall look of the dance.  The dance is 3.40 min long.

On May 1st, 2011 almost 500 dancers around the world performed the dance in order to raise awareness and funds for various women and children shelters.

Music: Shisha by Naked Rhythm

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THE DANCE
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MAKI - more info click here
MARTINA - more info click here
May 1. 2011
Shimmy Mob Choreographers
Ilea McGee, a.k.a Mistress Ilea, began her belly dance journey in the fall of 2002. Having never been a dancer before, she wasn't sure what to expect. Little did she know that an amazing journey would begin with that very first class. She went on to become a member of Desert Shadows, the troupe directed by her instructors. It was while in this troupe that she began her study of A.T.S and tribal fusion belly dance. Desert Shadows was a fairly traditional belly dance troupe, and though she loved being a part of that, it was in tribal fusion dance that she began to find her own voice in dance. She became particularly fascinated with the concept of group improvisation, and dove into it headfirst, buying every book and video, and took as many classes as she could get her hands on. With a few very ambitious and quite trusting dance companions, she was able to form Trybe Habibi Bizarre, an ITS troupe out of Lafayette, La. THB is now 20 members strong accompanied by the drum ensemble D.T.I. With this group, she adds to her resume successful workshops and charity belly dance events in her hometown, winning first place in the Spirit of the Tribes 2010 troupe competition, teaching at 2012 3rd Coast Tribal, as well as countless other great moments in between. Ilea does manage to maintain a solo career as well, performing for parties and events as well as can be seen on the weekends dancing at the local Greek and Lebanese restaurant.  For her, the journey is only just beginning, and she looks forward to what lies ahead. www.trybehabibibizarre.com
2012
Choreography Contest Winners
Rahel has been bellydancing professionally in the Lower Mainland since 2003 and teaching since about 2008. Her fluid, serpentine control, and fun, engaging stage presence make her a highly sought after performer and instructor, and her unique, eclectic style gives a modern twist to this beautiful ancient art form. Rahel has recently acquired the title of official bellydancer for gypsy fusion band Tambura Rasa and she has performed in Vancouver's prestigious Illuminate Yaletown event. Her film credits include the hit TV series "Hellcats", and the award winning short film, "Imago", and her YouTube popularity has earned her over 150,000 hits on one video alone.  Rahel has been a member of Rak Sharqi dance troupe Banat Dallah, and danced for several years with Ninawa Eastern Magic Dance Co. headed by renowned dancers Moh Abu Ras and Moh Al Ratta. Rahel is deeply devoted to the growth and confidence of her students and she is known for her compassionate, creative and effective teaching methods. For more information visit www.raheldance.com
- Cabaret
- Tribal Fusion
"Participating in Shimmy Mob 2011 was amazing, and brought members of our dance community together for the first time, it's amazing to think that my vision could be a part of making that happen again."
"Shimmy Mob is an amazing opportunity to bring together bellydancers from a wide range styles, ages, backgrounds and skill levels. From ATS to Rak Sharqi, and from casual hobbyist to seasoned professional,  friends, mothers, daughters and sisters all over the globe dance together for one very special day. I'm so honoured to be a part of this beautiful collaboration, and to help bring bellydance to the public eye in such a positive light. Lets make this year even bigger and better!"
Designated Choreographers
- Montage
- ATS section
A lifelong dancer, Maki teaches and performs internationally, captivating audiences with her style, grace and engaging presence. As a featured performer for the 2010 International Bellydance Conference of Canada, Maki has been invited to return to dance as a special guest in this year's Opening Night Gala. In addition to being featured in the film "Almost a Turkish Soap Opera", Maki won the world-wide casting competition for Jillina's Bellydance Evolution show in LA, 2011. Maki teaches regular classes, and is currently the folkloric instructor at Ammara Dance Company for the award-winning Raks Devas advanced/competitive group. 

Tonje fell in love with bellydance 1997, and began teaching in 2002, the first instructor to bring Tribal Style Bellydance to the Lower Mainland; she also teaches workshops around BC and Washington State.  She has trained extensively in American Tribal Style Bellydance, with two separate teaching certifications. Tonje directs Belly Belly Hip Tribal Troupe, who have been performing around the Lower Mainland and beyond for ten years
Past credits
"I was so excited to find out about Shimmy Mob last year, and then as I attended and lead practices and got to know lots of other dancers the enrgy just kept building. The day of the Shimmy Mob, as we went from venue to venue, everyone got more and more in synch with the choreo and their place in the group. The final Mob with a helicopter circling overhead is a memory I will never forget! I feel really proud to have been a part of something so big and so positive!" - Tonje
"I really enjoyed working on the Shimmy Mob event because I felt like it brought dancers of all styles together in a fun way and got us working together.  I love how it has connected dancers locally and internationally!  I am honored to be working on this project once again."