Shimmy Shakedown 17th. Edition ~ Los Angeles, Ca. in OC

Join us for the 17th Edition of Shimmy Shakedown, Southern California's premier Raqs Sharqi event celebrating the Art of Oriental Dance. Experience a beautiful weekend of master classes, inspiring performances, and celebration.
Featured Artists
Brenda - Egypt | Spain
Amar Lammar - Netherlands | Mexico
Jinhee Kim - Korea
Jizzelle Alexis - USA | Mexico
Event Highlights
-Meet & Greet Dinner – Thursday, April 1, 2027
-16 Hours of Intensive Workshops – Friday, April 2 & Sunday, April 4, 2027
-Raqs Sharqi Excellence Awards Show – Saturday, April 3, 2027
-Spectacular Gala Show – Saturday, April 3, 2027
Workshop Location
Stage One Dance Studio
Brea, California
Gala Show & Excellence Awards Location
Curtis Theatre
Brea, California
Visit our website for venue addresses, schedules, and additional info!
Workshop Instructors
Brenda
Amar Lammar
Jinhee Kim
Jizzelle Alexis
Excellence Awards Judges
Brenda
Amar Lammar
Jinhee Kim
Featured Gala Show Artists
Brenda
Amar Lammar
Jinhee Kim
Jizzelle Alexis
Fahtiem
Angelika Nemeth
Rania
Meera
Sohaila Zyba
Aleya of Cairo
Jizzelle Alexis Ensemble
Surprise Dance Performance on-stage with one of our guest artist.
2027 Raqs Sharqi Queen Winner

Costumes by Hisham Osman - Egypt

Production Team
-Founder, Producer, Sponsor & Artistic Director: Irene Alba
-Co-Producer & Organizer: Jizzelle Alexis
-MC & Backstage Manager: Laura Crawford
-Videographer: Trevor
-Photographer: Vilma's Photography
Registration & Event Information
Visit www.ShimmyShakedown.com to:
-Register for workshops
-Purchase workshop packages and event tickets
-Enter the Raqs Sharqi Excellence Awards
-Performance Opportunities
-View schedules, pricing, locations, and event guidelines
Event Policies
-All payments are non-refundable.
-No outside photography or videography permitted.
-Please direct all artist booking and private lesson inquiries to the organizers.
-Shimmy Shakedown is held annually each spring.
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Volunteer? We'd love your support! Visit our website for sponsorship opportunities and contact information.
Thank You!
Founded in 2012 by Irene Alba and co-produced by Jizzelle Alexis, Shimmy Shakedown continues to bring together dancers from around the world through the love of Oriental Dance.
We can't wait to dance with you in Spring 2027!