Featured Bellydance Offerings
Misha and ShimmyBOOM Bellydance
Level 2 & 3 Global Caravan Bellydance with Certified Master Teacher Misha (Level 3+ Wed 6-7 pm / Level 2 Thursday 7:35 - 8:35 pm)
Join Misha's Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance classes and immerse yourself in a unique blend of ancient and contemporary dance styles from around the world. These classes focus on building strength, fluidity, and confidence while exploring the rich cultural traditions of tribal bellydance. Misha’s Thursday night Bellydance Bliss class is perfect for all levels, you'll enjoy a supportive and fun environment to express yourself and connect with your body. Or level up your dance in her intermediate and advanced classes on Wednesdays for seasoned dancers. Misha also directs ShimmyBOOM, Florida’s premier Global Caravan Bellydance troupe (participation by instructor permission).
All bodies are welcome in ShimmyBOOM!
Intro to Global Caravan Bellydance (Thurs / 6:30 - 7:30 pm)
Discover the joy of bellydance in a welcoming, playful, and empowering environment! This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the beautiful movements, rhythms, and foundations of Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance, a unique style that celebrates creativity, connection, and dancing together. Through movement, musicality, and group improvisation, you'll build confidence, strength, and a deeper connection with your body while discovering the magic of moving as one. No dance experience needed—just bring your curiosity, a willingness to play, and a little sass! Learn from internationally recognized Global Caravan Master Teacher Misha, who brings over 20 years of teaching experience, a passion for connection, and a playful spirit to every class!
Karen teaches classical Egyptian style bellydance
Raq It Bellydance with Karen (Tues / 7 - 8 pm)
Join Karen and learn the fundamentals of Raqs Sharqi , Egyptian style bellydance with layering for the more advanced dancer. Bellydance is a “do-able” dance form, taught in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Strength in the body and mind and spirit.
Shimmy in the Swamp 2025: Galaxies featuring Master Teacher Angie Neylan Wimmer
Shimmy in the Swamp Bellydance Festival (Coming May 2027)
Misha & ShimmyBOOM Bellydance are proud to announce the return of Sarasota's Bellydance Festival! For the fourth year in a row, Shimmy in the Swamp returns!
Come together with other heavenly bodies and dance an entire solar system of Global Caravan inspired moves, combos, and formations with a brand new Global Caravan Master Teacher!. The fantastic immersive weekend event is currently sold out, but you can join the waitlist below or contact us to be included for next year.
Program Details
• Classes are generally from 1 hour and are in person at Cypress. Many are also available online via Zoom
• Training is provided by our in-house certified dance teacher, Misha or her special guests
• Classes are inclusive, safe, and supportive spaces that feature dancers of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and gender expressions
• Make new friends and develop deep connections in our dance community
• Play and explore in a safe and sacred space
• Discover how to move your body in a way that is comfortable, strong, and empowered as you build confidence, excitement and joy
• Classes are designed to allow you to take regular classes that will support all of your dance goals
• Membership in private online community & weekly emails for Misha’s classes
• Opportunities to perform throughout the year once students reach intermediate level
Inquire about classes
Interested in joining our Bellydance Studio? Want to suggest a class? Or are you a teacher who would like to join our team and offer your wisdom? Please contact us to find out the latest offerings, upcoming specialty trainings like Collective Soul or Teacher Training, to become a teacher, or to schedule a private lesson.
PROGRAM FEES
We believe in making these educational, self-improvement offerings available affordable. Fees vary from program to program but tend to run in the $17-22 range per class depending upon whether you choose to purchase a single drop in or class package.
Note: we accept cash, charge, check, and PayPal. Additional fees may be added for PayPal purchases.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Classes are available either as a weekly drop in or as a multiple week class package. For Misha’s classes, class fee includes all handouts and class materials as well as access to the recording of class for 6 months. After Week 2, no refunds will be given for cancellations of class packages.