Bayou Shimmy Dance Studio

Due to a fire that destroyed BayouShimmy's dance facility many of BayouShimmy's teachers are now teaching at other locations throughout the city.

A google site has been set up and is being maintained by Katie Gromlovits for the purpose of keeping all Baton Rouge area bellydancers and those desiring to learn the artform updated of upcoming classes and events.

Baton Rouge Bellydance - Class Information & Events Calendar

From Shamsi ‘Charlie’ Pettus – Owner and Director of BayouShimmy-January 4, 2010

It is with great sadness that I announce the destruction and subsequent closure of BayouShimmy Dance Studio.

Friday, January 1, 2010 the building that housed BayouShimmy was consumed by fire. Firefighters fought the blaze and remaining 'hot pockets' for 2 more days. There is nothing remaining of the studio that was BayouShimmy.

Thanks you all for your support throughout these last 7 years. ~Shamsi Owner/Director BayouShimmy

Instructors and contact info are listed below:

Katie Gromlovits(bassistkt@yahoo.com)225.202.6865

Rapunsel (rapunsel@cox.net)225.276.6946

Margo Brault (edandmargo@cox.net) or ph: 954-0643

Noura Skakri (Noura_skakri@yahoo.com) or ph 939-5969

THANK YOU BATON ROUGE AND SOUTH LOUISIANA! With your help, our "SHIMMY FOR THE SHELTER", WINTER WONDERS 2009 SHOWCASE raised over $1,000.00 for the BATON ROUGE AREA BATTERED WOMEN'S PROGRAM!!!!! WE LOVE LOUISIANA!!!!!!!!