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Re-launch 9/13/26!! 🎊🥳👏🏾🫂🥹. SacredDeviWear.com

It took a lot after the flooding, moving, and all sorts of things. But, we are re-launching the online store in a few days. Feel free to browse around now. There will be more items and updates to the layout over the weekend. If there is something you see currently available, feel free to place your orders.

Two sleeps until dance day!! it looks like it is supposed to rain Saturday and Sunday. Now we know good and well the weather could change overnight or in a matter of hours. For those attending the morning Shimmy Mob session, I will keep you all posted if things change. And team members be sure to watch your emails and your text messages. For those attending the Hafla, the Hafla is indoors, so there is nothing to worry about. 🙂 Save some money and purchase your tickets in advance. But we do accept cash and card at the door. See you all Saturday!! https://devidancestudio.com/sensational-summer-hafla-2026.html

Join us on May 9, 2026 for our 3rd Annual Sensational Summer Hafla!!-Shimmy Mob Louisville KY/ Kentuckiana 2026

Location: Parlor Pizza & Pints 131 W Chestnut St. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Upstairs Loft Area) Cash Bar and Restaurant Menu 7:30pm -9:30pm EST Doors open at 7:00pm $30 in advance or $35 at the door Get tickets: https://devidancestudio.com/sensation... A portion of all ticket sales goes toward our fundraiser for our local action center, The Center For Women and Families!

Don't wait until the first day of summer to get your party on and enjoy good vibes! This is a half way to Summer no pressure, fun, and wonderful gathering for students, performers, enthusiasts, and musicians a like. Have an outfit you want to try out? Working on a choreography and want to see how it performs for an audience? Want an excuse to get out the house and dance around? Come on and be celebrated! The Shimmy Mob Louisville, KY Team will be performing with a few of the regions favorite Professional Raq Sharqi & Fusion Teachers/Dancers.

Marked your calendars 🗓️! This is a must not miss class for those who are looking to overcome shiners, get back out there, or don’t know where to start. If you want to change up the way that you are seen in the teaching and performing industry you must take this class. This is a shortened version of coaching that I have done for clients over the last 20 years. Registration closes 4/22/26 at 9pm EST.

This is a must not miss class.

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A local favorite dance troupe in Southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, Shazadi was founded in 2002 by Denise Collins-Martinez, but is currently lead by Lara Marrs Goebel. Shazadi celebrates and explores the many variations of Oriental dance. They have performed at many events including Worldfest, Harvest Homecoming, and Kite Festival. This troupe had had many members over the last 24 years. All of which consisted of seasoned performers, unique choreographies, and abilities.

Join us on May 9, 2026 for our 3rd Annual Sensational Summer Hafla!!

Location: Parlor Pizza & Pints

131 W Chestnut St. Jeffersonville, IN 47130

(Upstairs Loft Area)

Cash Bar and Restaurant Menu

7:30pm -9:30pm EST Doors open at 7:00pm

$25 per person (Early Bird until April 20, 2026) Then pricing goes up to $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Get your early bird tickets here: https://devidancestudio.com/sensational-summer-hafla-2026...

or: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y6EAXN3NVLANC

Join us on May 9, 2026 for our 3rd Annual Sensational Summer Hafla!!

Location: Parlor Pizza & Pints 131 W Chestnut St. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Upstairs Loft Area) Cash Bar and Restaurant Menu 7:30pm -9:30pm EST Doors open at 7:00pm $25 per person (Early Bird until April 20, 2026) Then pricing goes up to $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Get your early bird tickets here: https://devidancestudio.com/sensational-summer-hafla-2026.html or: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y6EAXN3NVLANC

Don't wait until the first day of summer to get your party on to enjoy the good vibes! We gather on May 9, 2026 for our 3rd Annual Sensational Summer Halfa!! This is a half way to Summer no pressure, fun, and wonderful gathering for students, performers, enthusiasts, and musicians a like.

Have an outfit you want to try out? Working on a choreography and want to see how it performs for an audience? Want an excuse to get out the house and dance around? Come on and be celebrated! The Shimmy Mob Louisville, KY Team will be performing with a few of the regions favorite Professional Raq Sharqi Teachers/Dancers.

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Last year in October we posted on our other platforms about a physical studio location and a few of it's needs. We later realized we didn't share those posts here. Our apologies for that. Below is some of the original info on our Go Fund Me page and the most recent update. Latest Update is live: gofund.me/d70641749

2Days until Dance Day!! Get your tickets in advance for $20 or $25 at the door. (Portion of tickets sales goes to our Shimmy Mob Louisville, KY/ Kentuckiana Charity- The Center for Women and Families!!) https://devidancestudio.com/sensational-summer-hafla-2025.html

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📣 Announcement 📣 After careful consideration is with a heavy heart, we are announcing our a beloved dance studio will be closing on Nov 21, 2025. This marks our anniversary of when we first had our physical location and pushed hard to create a safe space for dancer, students, performers, and teachers of all kinds of people who need a warm hug and encouragement.

Having a dance studio and all that comes with it has been a life goal, the answer to many needs in the community, and a labor of love. Over the years, we faced many challenges (some of which we knew being the scope of our approach to being a beacon for unbiased acceptance, healing, support, and opportunity for those whom may not have gotten one.)

We are happy to have helped and educated many, made lovely connections, promoted and advertised others, and hoped to continue to make a positive impact in the Kentuckiana area and the US. But with community based services, events, and outreach; if there is no longer a need it is time to let go.

We have a few upcoming events remaining this year, and may put on some special occasion events in the future. But for the most part unless things change, our sacred energy will pull back into the ether.

Tahulla will be available for some performances, workshops/speciality classes, mentorships, and travel opportunities. We will keep our contact info the same for those inquiries.

The Online Store Sacred Devi Wear will be closing on May 31, 2025. We have some up coming vending events and a few things after that date for those wishing to make purchase. Many of the sacred items will be available at our retail locations and/or created a special request. Our specialty spiritual services will be available upon special request as well.

Thank you to the positive forces that helped us to light the way, those whom joined us on stage, the amazing collaborations, and dream building. Thank you for your friendship and kindness. It has been much appreciated.

Hugs and much love,

In the next couple of weeks when food and commodities become a luxury, do not waste food, herbs, and commodities if you cannot afford it. And do not guilt anyone into using the last remnants of what they have if it comes down to nourishing themselves.

The largest spiritual vessel that you have is yourself. When you nourish yourself, you’re able to do good works. But being wasteful with supplies is how a lot of terrible spiritual practices came about. A lot of times the food items in question that became mystified are part of the Diaspora and Indigenous sources.

Not everybody grew up with finishing your whole plate, don’t take more than what you need, and don’t let things go to waste. But this is your time to learn though. Some of us who grew up with parents and grandparents who went through the great depression, and all the other scarcity periods in the last hundred years. We have a lot more wisdom than those that did not grow up that way.

This doesn’t mean to become a hoarder, but it does mean you should be mindful as best as you can. And don’t get jealous of those whom have more than you. It’s not gonna help your situation to be in a bout of jealousy. Focus your attention on what you can do for yourself to be sustainable and focused. Nobody has time for the foolishness or competitive insecurities. Maintain proper mental health, check in with your friends and family. (If you have them) Seek out proper support, and don’t be blindsided by the bullshit.

It's That Time Again!! Join us and many others on May 10, 2025 for the Sensational Summer Hafla!!-Shimmy Mob Louisville KY/ Kentuckiana 2025 at Vernon Lanes from 5pm-7pm EST. Tickets on sale now: https://devidancestudio.com/sensational-summer-hafla-2025.html This dance party is a benefit for our local action center. Come cheer on the Shimmy Mob Louisville, KY/Kentuckiana team, meet other performers plus new people, and have a good time.