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Episodes

Season 1, 26 episodes

Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy
- Now playing
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The choreography that concludes with a freestyle belly dance. teaching sequence includes the 'shoulder shimmy', 'hip rotation', the '1,2,3 hop', and the 'hip pop'.
Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence introduces four core belly dance moves: the exotic 'head slide', the 'basic Egyptian step','hip circles' and the 'Turkish figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers combine what they have just learned into an authentic belly dance choreography.
Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. In the teaching sequence, viewers are introduced to the sharp 'hip-piston', 'snake-arms', expressive hand and facial gestures, and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. In the final act, viewers are led through a fun and energetic choreography using the moves they just learned.
Episode 4: The Hippy Camel
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a floor and standing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes 'shoulder rolls', the 'village shimmy', 'm and m's', and the upper-body isolation called the 'chest camel'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography. The episode closes with a gorgeous freestyle belly dance.
Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence introduces some new belly dance moves: the 'three-step turn', the 'hip-bounce', the 'gawazzi step', the 'cabaret shimmy', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography.
Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode starts with a combination of warm-up moves. The teaching sequence introduces the following core belly dance movements: the 'step/touch/step', the 'Turkish bump', the 'chestcircle', the 'liquid-arms' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers are lead through choreography incorporating all of the moves.
Episode 7: The Hanging Garden
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence showcases the following belly dance moves: the 'grapevine' traveling step, the 'falling leaves', the 'head-slides', the 'hip-down ronde de jambe' and the 'hip-circle' The episode concludes with an authentic belly dance choreography and a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a thorough and gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down two shimmies: the 'shoulder- shimmy' and the 'shimmy-layered hip-circle', two turns: the 'cutturn' and the 'sa'idi turn', as well as the 'hip-rotation' and the challenging 'tremor figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through exciting choreography.
Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins on the ground with gentle stretches and slowly raises to a standing warm-up. In the teaching sequence, the viewers practice two hip isolations (the 'hip-piston' and the 'hip pop'), the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and the sultry 'snake arms'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.
Episode 10: Hips Galore
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up. The viewers are then guided through the teaching sequence that includes the lively 'three-step-turn' and three variations on hip isolations: the 'hipbounce', the 'maya hips' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. For the performance, they practice these movements in an energetic choreography.
Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode leads the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down four belly dance moves: the 'head-slide', the 'hip-circle', the 'Egyptian figure-eight', and the 'Turkish bump'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a graceful warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence guides the viewers through 'shoulder- rolls', the 'village-shimmy', and the more challenging 'belly-rolls', 'zaar-head' and 'Lebanese hip-circles'. The performance combines all these moves into a stunning choreography followed by a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 13: Ottoman Nights
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence begins with the 'basic Egyptian step' and the 'Turkish figure-eight' and moves into the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hip-circle,' 'tremor figure-eight' and 'Sa'idi turn'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography.
Episode 14: Shimmying Circles
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle floor and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence covers moves such as the sensual 'frontal chest circles' and 'liquid arms', the flirty 'shoulder shimmy' and two variations of hip isolations: the 'hip rotation' and the 'cut turn'. The performance combines these moves in a fluid choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. Five core moves are showcased in the teaching sequence: the 'gawazzi step', 'm and m's', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'chest-camel', and the beautiful 'side-step arm-sweep'. The choreography section provides the viewers an opportunity to practice these moves in sequence.
Episode 16: Hops Through Flames
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence demonstrates the sensual 'flame' and 'ripple' and the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop'. For the performance, viewers display these moves in an authentic belly dance choreography. The finale of the episode is a gorgeous display of freestyle belly dance.
Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a combination of gentle warm-up moves. In the teaching sequence the viewers practice 'head-slides', 'hip-circles', and the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hipcircles', 'tremor figure-eights' and 'sa'idi turns'. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 18: The Camel's Garden
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides viewers through a gentle warm-up introduction. The teaching sequence introduces the traveling step 'grapevine' and the elegant 'falling leaves'. Familiar moves such as the 'hip-down ronde-de-jambe', the 'm and m's' and the beautiful 'chest camel' are also practiced.
Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'three-step turn', 'hip-bounce', expressive 'facial gestures', and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. The performance sequence combines these moves into an exhilarating choreography. The episode concludes with a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. In the teaching sequence, viewers practice the 'chest camel' and the 'ripple' which are then combined with the sultry 'full camel.' 'Hip pistons' and 'snake arms' are added to create an authentic belly dance choreography. A freestyle finale concludes the episode.
Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence includes: 'chest-circles', 'liquid-arms', 'shoulder-rolls', and the energetic 'village-shimmy'. Viewers are given the opportunity to use what they have practiced in a choreographed belly dance performance. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 22: Turkish Delight
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence demonstrates three hip moves: the 'basic Egyptian step', the 'Turkish figure eight' and 'm and m's' and the sensual upper body move: the 'chest camel'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.
Episode 23: Rippling Round
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a combination of warm-up moves to prepare the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'chest camel', the 'ripple', the sultry 'full camel', the traveling step 'grapevine', as well as the elegant 'falling leaves' and 'hip-down ronde de jambe'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography.
Episode 24: Down to the Nile
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with seated and standing warm-up moves. The teaching sequence breaks down and demonstrates five authentic belly dance moves: the hip isolations 'maya hips' and its reverse, the 'Egyptian figure-eight', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'gawazzi step', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'.
Episode 25: Slithering and Circling
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence practices key belly dance moves such as 'hip pistons' and 'snake arms' as well as the more challenging 'belly rolls,' 'Lebanese hip-circles, and the 'zaar head'.
Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of movements in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence leads the viewers through the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop', the 'Turkish Bumps', and the 'standing figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through an exciting choreography of what they've just learned and concludes with a stunning freestyle belly dance.

Shimmy

2007 to present
Rated TV-G
1 season
1h per episode

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Dancers learn new movements for a choreographed dance and a freestyle dance.

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1 season and 26 episodes so far
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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
First aired: January 1, 2007
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Episodes

Season 1, 26 episodes

Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy
- Now playing
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The choreography that concludes with a freestyle belly dance. teaching sequence includes the 'shoulder shimmy', 'hip rotation', the '1,2,3 hop', and the 'hip pop'.
Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence introduces four core belly dance moves: the exotic 'head slide', the 'basic Egyptian step','hip circles' and the 'Turkish figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers combine what they have just learned into an authentic belly dance choreography.
Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. In the teaching sequence, viewers are introduced to the sharp 'hip-piston', 'snake-arms', expressive hand and facial gestures, and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. In the final act, viewers are led through a fun and energetic choreography using the moves they just learned.
Episode 4: The Hippy Camel
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a floor and standing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes 'shoulder rolls', the 'village shimmy', 'm and m's', and the upper-body isolation called the 'chest camel'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography. The episode closes with a gorgeous freestyle belly dance.
Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence introduces some new belly dance moves: the 'three-step turn', the 'hip-bounce', the 'gawazzi step', the 'cabaret shimmy', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'. The performance sequence combines these moves into a lively and fun belly dance choreography.
Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode starts with a combination of warm-up moves. The teaching sequence introduces the following core belly dance movements: the 'step/touch/step', the 'Turkish bump', the 'chestcircle', the 'liquid-arms' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. In the final act, viewers are lead through choreography incorporating all of the moves.
Episode 7: The Hanging Garden
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence showcases the following belly dance moves: the 'grapevine' traveling step, the 'falling leaves', the 'head-slides', the 'hip-down ronde de jambe' and the 'hip-circle' The episode concludes with an authentic belly dance choreography and a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a thorough and gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down two shimmies: the 'shoulder- shimmy' and the 'shimmy-layered hip-circle', two turns: the 'cutturn' and the 'sa'idi turn', as well as the 'hip-rotation' and the challenging 'tremor figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through exciting choreography.
Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins on the ground with gentle stretches and slowly raises to a standing warm-up. In the teaching sequence, the viewers practice two hip isolations (the 'hip-piston' and the 'hip pop'), the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and the sultry 'snake arms'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.
Episode 10: Hips Galore
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up. The viewers are then guided through the teaching sequence that includes the lively 'three-step-turn' and three variations on hip isolations: the 'hipbounce', the 'maya hips' and the 'Egyptian figure-eight'. For the performance, they practice these movements in an energetic choreography.
Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode leads the viewers through a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence breaks down four belly dance moves: the 'head-slide', the 'hip-circle', the 'Egyptian figure-eight', and the 'Turkish bump'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a graceful warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence guides the viewers through 'shoulder- rolls', the 'village-shimmy', and the more challenging 'belly-rolls', 'zaar-head' and 'Lebanese hip-circles'. The performance combines all these moves into a stunning choreography followed by a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 13: Ottoman Nights
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence begins with the 'basic Egyptian step' and the 'Turkish figure-eight' and moves into the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hip-circle,' 'tremor figure-eight' and 'Sa'idi turn'. The performance sequence combines all these moves into an exhilarating belly dance choreography.
Episode 14: Shimmying Circles
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle floor and standing warm-up. The teaching sequence covers moves such as the sensual 'frontal chest circles' and 'liquid arms', the flirty 'shoulder shimmy' and two variations of hip isolations: the 'hip rotation' and the 'cut turn'. The performance combines these moves in a fluid choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. Five core moves are showcased in the teaching sequence: the 'gawazzi step', 'm and m's', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'chest-camel', and the beautiful 'side-step arm-sweep'. The choreography section provides the viewers an opportunity to practice these moves in sequence.
Episode 16: Hops Through Flames
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence demonstrates the sensual 'flame' and 'ripple' and the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop'. For the performance, viewers display these moves in an authentic belly dance choreography. The finale of the episode is a gorgeous display of freestyle belly dance.
Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a combination of gentle warm-up moves. In the teaching sequence the viewers practice 'head-slides', 'hip-circles', and the more challenging 'shimmy-layered hipcircles', 'tremor figure-eights' and 'sa'idi turns'. The combined moves are demonstrated in the choreography section and showcased in a beautiful freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 18: The Camel's Garden
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode guides viewers through a gentle warm-up introduction. The teaching sequence introduces the traveling step 'grapevine' and the elegant 'falling leaves'. Familiar moves such as the 'hip-down ronde-de-jambe', the 'm and m's' and the beautiful 'chest camel' are also practiced.
Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle warm-up of stretches that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'three-step turn', 'hip-bounce', expressive 'facial gestures', and the challenging 'three-quarter shimmy'. The performance sequence combines these moves into an exhilarating choreography. The episode concludes with a freestyle belly dance.
Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle but thorough warm-up that prepares the body to dance. In the teaching sequence, viewers practice the 'chest camel' and the 'ripple' which are then combined with the sultry 'full camel.' 'Hip pistons' and 'snake arms' are added to create an authentic belly dance choreography. A freestyle finale concludes the episode.
Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode prepares the viewers to dance with a gentle warm-up. The teaching sequence includes: 'chest-circles', 'liquid-arms', 'shoulder-rolls', and the energetic 'village-shimmy'. Viewers are given the opportunity to use what they have practiced in a choreographed belly dance performance. Finally, inspiration transforms these moves into a freestyle belly dance finale.
Episode 22: Turkish Delight
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a relaxing warm-up that prepares the body to dance. The teaching sequence demonstrates three hip moves: the 'basic Egyptian step', the 'Turkish figure eight' and 'm and m's' and the sensual upper body move: the 'chest camel'. The episode concludes with beautiful dance choreography and inspiring freestyle belly dance.
Episode 23: Rippling Round
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a combination of warm-up moves to prepare the body to dance. The teaching sequence includes the 'chest camel', the 'ripple', the sultry 'full camel', the traveling step 'grapevine', as well as the elegant 'falling leaves' and 'hip-down ronde de jambe'. These movements then take shape in a fun and energetic choreography.
Episode 24: Down to the Nile
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with seated and standing warm-up moves. The teaching sequence breaks down and demonstrates five authentic belly dance moves: the hip isolations 'maya hips' and its reverse, the 'Egyptian figure-eight', the 'cabaret shimmy', the 'gawazzi step', and the 'side-step arm-sweep'.
Episode 25: Slithering and Circling
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of stretches and warm-up exercises. The teaching sequence practices key belly dance moves such as 'hip pistons' and 'snake arms' as well as the more challenging 'belly rolls,' 'Lebanese hip-circles, and the 'zaar head'.
Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops
- 1h
- Jan 1, 2007
This episode begins with a gentle combination of movements in preparation for dancing. The teaching sequence leads the viewers through the energetic '1,2,3 hop' and 'hip pop', the 'Turkish Bumps', and the 'standing figure-eight'. The finale guides the viewers through an exciting choreography of what they've just learned and concludes with a stunning freestyle belly dance.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy

E2 Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul

E3 Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy

E4 Episode 4: The Hippy Camel

E5 Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret

E6 Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest

E7 Episode 7: The Hanging Garden

E8 Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns

E9 Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes

E10 Episode 10: Hips Galore

E11 Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan

E12 Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut

E13 Episode 13: Ottoman Nights

E14 Episode 14: Shimmying Circles

E15 Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret

E16 Episode 16: Hops Through Flames

E17 Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers

E18 Episode 18: The Camel's Garden

E19 Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce

E20 Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake

E21 Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity

E22 Episode 22: Turkish Delight

E23 Episode 23: Rippling Round

E24 Episode 24: Down to the Nile

E25 Episode 25: Slithering and Circling

E26 Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy

E2 Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul

E3 Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy

E4 Episode 4: The Hippy Camel

E5 Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret

E6 Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest

E7 Episode 7: The Hanging Garden

E8 Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns

E9 Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes

E10 Episode 10: Hips Galore

E11 Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan

E12 Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut

E13 Episode 13: Ottoman Nights

E14 Episode 14: Shimmying Circles

E15 Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret

E16 Episode 16: Hops Through Flames

E17 Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers

E18 Episode 18: The Camel's Garden

E19 Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce

E20 Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake

E21 Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity

E22 Episode 22: Turkish Delight

E23 Episode 23: Rippling Round

E24 Episode 24: Down to the Nile

E25 Episode 25: Slithering and Circling

E26 Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops

Fun facts

Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy

Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul

Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy

Episode 4: The Hippy Camel

Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret

Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest

Episode 7: The Hanging Garden

Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns

Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes

Episode 10: Hips Galore

Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan

Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut

Episode 13: Ottoman Nights

Episode 14: Shimmying Circles

Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret

Episode 16: Hops Through Flames

Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers

Episode 18: The Camel's Garden

Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce

Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake

Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity

Episode 22: Turkish Delight

Episode 23: Rippling Round

Episode 24: Down to the Nile

Episode 25: Slithering and Circling

Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops

Episode 1: Hips, Hops, and a Shimmy

Episode 2: Cairo to Istanbul

Episode 3: Sharp and Sexy with a Shimmy

Episode 4: The Hippy Camel

Episode 5: From Camp to Cabaret

Episode 6: The Sultan's Chest

Episode 7: The Hanging Garden

Episode 8: Shimmies and Turns

Episode 9: Hips and Hops on Snakes

Episode 10: Hips Galore

Episode 11: Salome and the Sultan

Episode 12: Bellies in Beirut

Episode 13: Ottoman Nights

Episode 14: Shimmying Circles

Episode 15: A Camel in the Cabaret

Episode 16: Hops Through Flames

Episode 17: Slides, Turns and Layers

Episode 18: The Camel's Garden

Episode 19: Turns with a Bounce

Episode 20: The Camel and the Snake

Episode 21: Ethnic Fluidity

Episode 22: Turkish Delight

Episode 23: Rippling Round

Episode 24: Down to the Nile

Episode 25: Slithering and Circling

Episode 26: Bumps, Pops, and Hops