Award winning belly dancers, Marya and Emalee are known for their dynamic energy and synchronicity on stage. They have been performing together since 2005 and have become well known throughout the Midwest as the Shimmy Twins. Marya and Emalee are members of the Blue Lotus Middle Eastern Dance troupe based in Rochester, MN. The Blue Lotus is directed by Julianna, who they found to be an artistic director with the creativity and professionality they were looking for.