SHIMMYSHOWCASE: UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

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. Although the place and city have changed, Shimmyshowcase continues its original mission to provide a place where all dancers, from beginners to seasoned performers, are welcome to perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance. For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule. We hope to see you soon at Shimmyshowcase! >

Monday, January 17, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & 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 a few openings for February 27 Mardi Gras showcase. Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform!

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January 23: Saviya brings back by popular demand “Feathers & Fringe!” Those rhinestone whores return as Shimmyshowcase goes Burlesque. Guest dancers Delilah, IrinaXara, Devon, Carmella Fatale and Rebecca will shake their fringe and flaunt their feathers on I-Candy’s magic carpet. If you think more is better but less is best, then you don’t want to miss this show!

January 30: Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power” theme night. Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all. Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma, male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters! So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.

February 6: Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she is pleased that the dazzling Sabrina, LaLa and The Dancing Lotus duo are among our guest dancers for this evening’s performance.

February 13: On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Onyx, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love! Please come join us for a memorable evening of dance and show a warm Shimmyshowcase welcome to all of these wonderful performers.

February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach

February 27 ~ Last month it was “Feathers & Fringe” burlesque and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras time at I-Candy coffee with guest dancer Meryem Vani. So add your mask and beads and join us at I-Candy for a really crazy night. Dancers, this should be a really fun theme, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event.