Listed here are upcoming workshops and public performances by Shahina, along with other events that Shahina believes are worthy of your attention.

For regularly scheduled weekly classes and private lessons please see Shahina's lessons section. For private performances see Shahina's entertainment area.

Wednesday, May 7 —

Goddess Walking and Veil Basics 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, May 14 —

Staging and Choreography for Groups or Solos 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Sunday, May 18 —

Bellydance Debutantes Showcase
4:00pm at Downers Grove Moose Hall
1030 Warren Avenue (west of Main St) in Downers Grove
$10 adults; children under 12 free
Proceeds benefit women with life-threatening illnesses

Wednesday, May 21 —

Art of Taksim: Slow & Sensuous Movement 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Monday, June 2 —

Summer Belly Dance Class Super Session begins
10 weeks of classes for the price of 6!

Wednesday, June 4 —

Floor Work for Bellydancers 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, June 7 —

Stitch ’n’ Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Free! Bring any costume or sewing project to work on. Get help, share ideas, drink tea, chat, eat chocolate, have fun!

Wednesday, June 11 —

Intermediate/Advanced Veil Work 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Friday, June 13 —

Henna Party
6:00 – 10:00pm at Shahina's Studio

Sunday, June 15 —

Silk Veil Dyeing Workshop
11:00am – 2:00pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, June 18 —

Balancing and Sword Tricks & Techniques 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Monday–Friday, June 23 – July 4 —

Mid Summer Break
No classes or workshops these weeks at Shahina's Glen Ellyn Studio

Wednesday, July 9 —

Beautiful Belly Work 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, July 30 —

Costume Clinic for Bellydancers 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, August 2 —

Stitch ’n’ Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Free! Bring any costume or sewing project to work on. Get help, share ideas, drink tea, chat, eat chocolate, have fun!

Silk Veil Dyeing Workshop
Noon – 3:00pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, August 6 —

Shimmy Variations & Layering Drills 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Monday–Friday, August 11–15 —

Late Summer Break
No classes or workshops this week at Shahina's Glen Ellyn Studio

Wednesday, August 20 —

Turns & Traveling: Making Use of the Stage 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, August 27 —

Unraveling Arabic Music: Rhythm and Musicality 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, September 6 —

Stitch ’n’ Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Free! Bring any costume or sewing project to work on. Get help, share ideas, drink tea, chat, eat chocolate, have fun!

Key to Calendar
What do the colors mean?
Black—Event sponsored by or featuring Shahina and/or Zephyra.
Red—Urgent! Read this now! This is not used often.
Purple—Event in which Shahina is participating or attending.
Green—General happening Shahina considers noteworthy.
Gray—Astronomical event. Look to the heavens.

Related Links
Register online for Shahina's workshops and events
View weekly class schedule
Event flyer in printable pdf format