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1120 W Truman Rd.

Classes begin on the first Monday of each month; $8 per class or $32 per 4-week session
(Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out a registration form if you have not yet done so.)

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Level 1/Beginner: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Level 1/Beginner: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Susan Warner is the creator, owner, and director of Project Shimmy, a FatChance BellyDance^® sister studio specializing in ATS^® bellydance instruction. Susan is certified in ATS^® bellydance instruction by instructor Carolena Nericcio and teaches and choreographs many other styles of dance, including swing, ballroom, latin, and club. Susan has performed at various festivals and venues throughout Illinois and has been teaching dance professionally since 2004.

“One of (if not the best) bellydance instructors!”

Susan is such an approachable person that it is hard not to learn from her. She is extremely passionate about American Tribal Style Bellydance, which equates to her really knowing her stuff and wanting her students to get the full benefit of this style of dance. Susan is great at answering questions, even if it means stopping what is currently going on in class. Let me put it this way, I consider Susan my teacher and mentor with respect to ATS^® Bellydance and all that goes with it (style, presentation, understanding traditions, etc.).

Mary K. Scherzer · March 17, 2010

“So passionate!”

Susan is a wonderful instructor. I have been taking bellydance classes with her for several months now and I was a total novice when I started. Susan is extremely patient and incredibly passionate about bellydance. She really lives what she teaches. She is so knowledgeable and does an amazing job remembering where you are as an individual and catering her teaching to you. The classes are FUN and what started as innovative fitness class for me has turned into a hobby! Susan is great!

Jenny Hobbs · February 22, 2010

“Awesome!”

Susan is so much fun and communicates everything really well. I had prior experience, but she was more than happy to work with my previous experience while teaching me new things. She is passionate about what she teaches and no matter how many times you need something shown or explained, she'll help without getting frustrated.

Desi · February 22, 2010

“Fantastic 3 hours with accessible instructor”

Susan provided a customized workshop for our experienced bellydancing troupe. I approached her about introducing our modern Egyptian/cabaret group to ATS^®. She was very respectful and appreciative of our past dance experience; unlike other teachers I have worked with. In 3 hours she gave us enough instruction and actual choreography that we capably performed a 5 minute song.

Grace Tucker · November 13, 2009