Shimmyshowcase debut at Jade, September 17, 2023

Shimmyshowcase debut at Jade, September 17, 2023

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Shimmyshowcase began in 2003 at Coffee Haven in Long Beach. In 2011 we moved to Viento y Agua Coffee House, where we danced every month until COVID-19 brought Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua to an end in March 2020. Our search for a new Shimmyshowcase venue yielded a generous offer from the owners of Babouch Moroccan Restaurant in San Pedro, CA! Shimmyshowcase made its spectacular debut at Babouch on Sunday, July 17, 2022 to a restaurant filled to capacity with a large crowd of enthusiastic Shimmyshowcase supporters, many of whom got up to dance with the performers in an impromptu grand finale to finish off a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Shimmyshowcase concluded an amazing, but all too short, run at Babouch when they closed in August, 2023. Shimmyshowcase returned to Long Beach on September 17, 2023 at Jade Restaurant, which was our home for another 31 months. Sadly, Jade closed on March 22, 2026, leaving Shimmyshowcase again in search of a new home. We remain optimistic that Shimmyshowcase will, once again, find a new home for our unique style of belly dancing. For latest updates regarding Shimmyshowcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. >

Sunday, October 31, 2010

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).
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DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases: December 5 and 12! If you would like to perform on one of these nights, PLEASE contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!
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November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, Devon, Meredith, and Hipsy Gipsy to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves.

November 14 - Coordinator Amber of the Om Sisters will be joined by her “sister” Jannah and guest dancers Jacqueline, Haven Bellydance Collective, and Liliana for this Shimmyshowcase. These fantastic performers are guaranteed to make this a very entertaining program, so please join us at I-Candy for a truly enjoyable evening.

November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes three sensational guest dancers to I-Candy’s magic carpet. Daliah, Maria, and Dalilah will dazzle and tantalize you with their exquisite costumes and spectacular moves, so be sure to come see it or you will be sorry that you missed some great dancing!

November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us. In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents “Love is in the Air.” Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina performing with us for this special evening. We invite other dancers who would like to perform to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot!

December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she seeks guest dancers who would like to perform. If that would be you, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).
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DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases: November 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12! If you would like to perform on one of these nights, PLEASE contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!
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SCHEDULE:

October 24 - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.” She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, Amber, and Tahira&Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.

October 31 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)

November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, Devon, Meredith, and Hipsy Gipsy to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves.

November 14 - This Shimmyshowcase is special because guest dancer Jacqueline will be making her first appearance on our magic carpet. We also welcome Haven Bellydance Collective and Liliana. Coordinating this evening’s program is Amber of the Om Sisters. We still have room for another dancer, so if you would like to perform, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.

November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes Daliah and Dalilah to I-Candy’s magic carpet. We seek other dancers who would like to perform, and invite you to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if that would be you!

November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us. In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents “Love is in the Air.” Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina performing with us for this special evening. We invite other dancers who would like to perform to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot!

December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she seeks guest dancers who would like to perform. If that would be you, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).
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DANCERS NEEDED!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases: November 7 and 14. If you would like to perform on one of these nights, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.
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Saviya presents USO Shimmyshowcase “for the troops” this Sunday!
October 17 - "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to join us on this special evening for a unique Shimmyshowcase featuring a “40’s twist” with dancers Saviya, Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&Eve, Marija, Del&Becky, Rebecca, and singing by the Sweeties! In the spirit of the United Service Organization (USO), this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces. It is a special theme night, supporting our military overseas by sending them reminders from home! All tips collected this night go toward preparing and sending care packages to military in Afghanistan and Iraq. We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for “care packages” to our troops. (For more information and suggested items, visit http://www.SanPedroPackagesForPatriots.com). Please join us for a fun show guaranteed to delight!

October 24 - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.” She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, Amber, and Tahira&Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.

October 31 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)

November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, and Meredith to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves. We still have room for more dancers, so If you would like to be one of our featured performers, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.

November 14 - Shimmyshowcase coordinator Amber of the Om Sisters seeks dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase. If you would like to dance on this fine evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).

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CALL FOR DANCERS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases: October 17 (USO show) and November 7 and 14 (no themes—just belly dancing!). If you would like to perform on one of these nights, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.
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October 3 – Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies! Guest dancers Najma, Taliee, Azira, and Reba are eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment. Please come down and join in the fun!

October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at a special time (5:00 pm). Guest coordinator Katerina presents a Sufi Zikr inspired Shimmy Showcase with live music by Saf Mavi. Presenting a whirling performance by Marguerite Kusuhara and dancing by Lee Ali, Akasha Starr and Katerina and the Kabuki Dolls. Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering". It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders. Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms. Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.

October 17 - In the spirit of the USO this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces. It is a special "fund raising" theme night, supporting a charity that remembers our military overseas by sending them reminders from home! All tips collected this night go to this cause. DANCERS "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to entertain on behalf of our military and hopefully to our military as our guests! Saviya would love for every dancer who has a loved one or friend in the military to join us on this special evening and spread the word among your friends to come to Shimmyshowcase on October 17 for unique variations on dance orientale and other entertainment provided by Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&Eve, Marija, and Del&Becky. We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for “care packages” to our troops. (For more information and suggested items, visit http://www.SanPedroPackagesForPatriots.com). We also seek individuals with video recording equipment who would be willing to record our showcase to DVD. Let’s pack the house for our troops! We still have openings for dancers who’d like to try out their interpretation of our “USO” theme, so if you like the theme and the cause, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.

October 24 - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.” She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, and Tahira&Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.

October 31 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)

November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancer Daliah, who will be making her Shimmyshowcase dance debut. We still have plenty of room for more dancers, so If you would like to be one of our featured performers, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.

November 14 - The Om Sisters seek dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase. If you would like to dance on this fine evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.