The Shimmy Sirens | 2026 Austin Migrations Performance – “Ala Meen” Saidi Cane Dance
My intermediate troupe, the Shimmy Sirens, performed their Saidi cane choreography at the Austin Migrations festival this January — and they brought so much energy, sass, and presence to the stage. This experience wasn’t just about learning and performing choreography… this was about stepping into confidence, trusting themselves, and dancing big.
Saidi is one of those styles that asks for strength, playfulness, and attitude all at once — and these dancers rose to the occasion in such a beautiful way. Watching them take everything we’ve worked on in class and translate it to a live audience… it just makes my heart so full.
🎶 Music is “Ala Meen”
✨ Choreography by Sahira and Essam Mounir
💃🏽 Performed by The Shimmy Sirens
📸 Photo by Joe Spitler Photography
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