shimmy is a fitness television series broadcast in canada on one: the mind and body channel that emphasizes the health benefits of belly dance. the twenty-six episode series was designed by and created by kim pechet, a belly dance instructor and fitness professional. an original canadian production, "shimmy" premiered october 1, 2007 on access and clt in canada as well as in the united states on discovery health and own. "shimmy" has been broadcast throughout central and south america, germany, and india as well as in canada and the united states.