Welcome to the 8th annual Chicago Shimmyfest where the Magic of the Orient lies in the Heart of the Midwest! Mentor with world famous artist Jasmin Jahal in an intensive 20-hour workshop! Private coaching is available for one-on-one attention. Having mentored with the late, great Ibrahim "Bobby" Farrah, Jasmin offers you the opportunity to study in Chicago as she had once done with Bobby in New York. Evolve, energize, and enjoy while exploring your passion for the art of classical Oriental dance.

The Opening Ceremony Studio on the evening of August 3 is a great way to informally mix and mingle, meet and greet your fellow workshop participants.

The challenging, intensive 4-day 20+ hour workshop is packed with advanced technique and exciting choreography, designed to entice intermediate through professional dancers. Live drum accompaniment, structured combinations, and intricate music! New optional extra day offered to help polish your technique and choreography. Held at the spacious, professional facilities of the Jasmin Jahal School of Dance, recognized by Chicago Magazine as "Best of Chicago."

Top it all off by performing in the fabulous Gala Show to be held on the evening of August 7. You can dance to recorded music in this program or test your talents with the art of improvisation to live Arabic music. You will be a star on a professionally produced DVD!