All activities will be held at the Radisson Sandy Shores Beach Hotel, 3200 Surfside, Corpus Christi, Texas 78402; (361) 883-9700. Special rates at the Radisson Sandy Shores Beach Hotel. Mention Shimmy By The Sea Group when making reservations. Radisson STD $119.00 for 2($10 for each additional adult) Ocean view $139.00, Jacuzzi room $139.00 . Please make reservations by April 30, 2010. The hotel is on the large Corpus Christi beach next to the Lexington museum, within walking distance to the Texas State Aquarium, souvenir shops. Take a water taxi or a short drive to numerous nightclubs, restaurants, galleries, & shops in downtown Corpus Christi. Remember, please make your room reservations early or they will be sold out! Meet old friends - make new ones - come, dance and have fun.

Call Shireem for a dancer’s "buddy" pickup, meeting morning and afternoon flights. Help us with gas - $3.00 one way. Let Shireem (Sue Cotham) help you with your air transportation. Call her at Sanborn’s Travel, 1-800-725-3357. If you are driving, take Hwy 37 or Crosstown Expressway to downtown, take the Portland exit; then the first exit after you cross the Harbor Bridge. Turn right; then right again; the hotel will be on your left; or just follow the signs to the Lexington Museum/Texas State Aquarium. Teachers registering 5 students receive their workshop FREE. All must be registered at the same time, at least 2 days. Make checks payable to: Shireem, 5405 Flynn Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Information: (361) 853-6810. No refunds! Observers' fee is the same as seminar fee. All registrations and tickets will be held at the door. No movie or video cameras  or cell phones allowed for either the seminar or show. A video of the show will be available for purchase by seminar participants. Also take the opportunity to visit the many vendors who will be selling lots of goodies throughout the weekend. The vendors’ booths will not be open during class time.

AWESOME FRIDAY SHOW ** 7:30 p.m., May 14 ** featuring JEANNETTE and dancers from throughout the country. Show tickets $10 door $9 advanced. .RESERVED SEATS FIRST TWO ROWS $20.00   Doors open 7pm tickets on sale 6:30pm , reserved seats will be seated at 6:45.   After the show join us for dinner on your own at restaurant to be announced.

SHIMMY BY THE SEA 26rd ANNUAL SHOW - SATURDAY ** 7:30 p.m., May 15, 2010  starring Saqra,  Viviane, Desdemona,  Karen Barbee Atkisson.. Both shows feature professional dancers from throughout the U.S. including soloists and dance troupes. There will be Polynesian dance, belly dance, and other surprises. After the shows join us for dinner at announced restaurant. RESERVED SEATS FIRST TWO ROWS $20.  Doors open 7pm, tickets on sale 6:30pm, reserved seats will be seated at 6:45.

9:30-10:00 Register & shop

10:00-12::00 Saqra - shimmies/Ghawazee

12:00-1:30 lunch on your own 

9:30-10:00 register and shop

10-00-12:00  Vivianne Briazilian/fusion

$70 pd April 10 or $75 paid at door or SEE SPECIAL PACKAGE PRICE  .......HALF A DAY  $55 Adv. $60 door

12:00-1:00pm lunch on your lown

1:00pm -3:00 DESDEMONA "Bust a Gut" belly rolls,

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PACKAGE #1 - Due March 10 – AMT $__________ PACKAGE #2 – Due April 10 – AMT $_________

ALL DAY SATURDAY WORKSHOP $_________ ALL DAY FRIDAY WORKSHOP $________

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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO    SHIREEM,  5405 Flynn Parkway, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone attending Shimmy By The Sea must sign and return this form. If registering for troupes or students, all need to sign the release (make copies if needed).

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SAQRA- Seattle, WA She is a powerful dance artist and a master instructor.  Her fluidity, grace and technical skill is highlighted by her friendly demeanor and clear joy of the dance.  Saqra is constantly expanding her expertise in the traditional ethnic forms of the dance.  the modern stage variants and the continuing evolving  fusion techniques.  All that together keeps her material fresh and current.  Her award-winning choreographies as both a soloist and a director of 3 dance troupes has led to a long catalog of instructional DVD.  Saqra has placed or won in a stunning number of competitions beginning in 1988.  She has performed all over the world and taught seminars across the US including many times at Rakassah.  Check out her website for more information and pictures of her trips to China, Japan and Egypt  www.saqra.net

JEANNETTE CUNNINGHAM- Austin, TX This extraordinary dance/teacher is Texas Best Kept Secret.  She has been teaching performing of 25 years.  She has been a seminar instructor at many seminars and sponsors "Shimmy into Spring".  Her infectious giggles create a fun atmosphere for students along with a generous sharing of her many secrets to being an excellent dancer and having fun while you do t.  Her motto is "Live Easy and Dance Hard".

DESDEMONA  Tyler, Texas She has been dancing most of her life.  Desdemona is known for her incredible abdominal undulations and energetic shimmy.  She connects with her audience and workshop students.  You will be amazed as she shows you the secrets of "Bust A Gut" undulations

VIVIANE from Brazil is an accomplished instructor and performer.  She dedicates her life to pursue the traditional Egyptian belly dance style or "Raks Sharq" while incorporating Brazilian flavor without distancing herself from the dance origins.  Her recent highlights are IBDC competition fusion champion, workshop and show in Porto Alegre Brazil, Bell dancer of the Universe Fusion Champion, belly dance of the universe finalist Egyptian category and winner of Miss universe congeniality award., belly dance ORama DVD produced by IAMED, worshop in Santa Calarena Brazil.  Vivian is featured on the Christiane Northrup Book "Belly Dance".  She was a workshop instructor and world belly dance competition judge in Seoul, korea.  Viviane will be teaching a sassy new choreography and combos. There will be a great warmup followed by an all new Brazilian shimmy drill. then a Modern Egyptian choreography with a focus on posture and poses.  

SHIREEM – Corpus Christi, Texas. Shireem, sponsor of Shimmy By The Sea and Shimmy AT Sea Belly Dance Cruise, has been teaching and performing since 1976. She and her daughter, Susan, direct the Mystic Dancers, Lotus Dancers and Pacific Islanders Polynesian show. This dance/drum group performed in China for the Euro/American festival in 2006.

VENDORS include: Stellar Advantage, Tarynz Bazaar, Mahira's Enchanted Caravan,, Magical Fashions, Tatika's Treasures, Jeannette Cunningham, Asheba's Phoenix Designs, Jeannie's Silks, Shaabi Chic Belly Dance Boutique, Saqra  and others. to be announced.