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Thursdays 8:00-9:00pm, starting February 3, 2011 CLASSES BEGIN IN WOODSTOCK! Join Galiah at The Yoga Lounge of Woodstock, for "FIT TO SHIMMY," a fitness class introducing women to Bellydance! First class is $5, additional drop-ins are $15. Discounted punch cards are available at the following prices: 6 classes for $80; 9 classes for $100, 10 for $110, 15 for $150. To register, contact Galiah using the information below, or contact The Yoga Lounge at (815) 337-9866. www.woodstockyogalounge.com

Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm, starting June 7, 2011 CLASSES BEGIN IN ALGONQUIN! Join Galiah in Downtown Algonquin, for "FIT TO SHIMMY," an fun, flirty introduction to Bellydance that lets you shimmy the pounds away! Classes are held at the Historic Village Hall, First Floor, located at 2 South Main St. Session fee is $60 for residents, $65 for non-residents Session I: 6/7-7/19 (7 weeks) Session II: 8-2-9/13 (7 weeks) To register, go to https://rec.algonquin.org or call (847) 658-2700.

Sunday, June 12, 2011, 12:30pm - "Shimmy for the Cure!" Benefit Lunch and Show, hosted by Diva Ventures. For the benefit of the Cancer Aid and Research Fund. Located at 1601 Weld Road in Elgin, IL. Tickets are $20 each and includes a buffet lunch. Galiah Lavan will be performing with her troupe SIREN, and Belly Hai will be vending at the event.

For more information on any of these events, to invite Belly Hai to vend at your next event, or to book a performance by Galiah Lavan or troupe SIREN, send an email to galiah@bellyhai.com, or call (630) 253-2620