SHIMMYSHOWCASE: UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND 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! >

Sunday, July 3, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee begins at 6:00 p.m. I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785.
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We have dancer openings on July 31and August 14! Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.
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July 10 -- Amber Ray will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes the beautiful Jessica and IrinaXara, and the dashing Siraj. What’s more, her Om Sister (and new mom!) Ilana returns to take a turn on the magic carpet. We know you will enjoy this program, with such superb performers, and hope you can join us for an evening of great belly and middle eastern inspired dance.

July 17 – Saviya returns for another evening of Shimmyshowcase fun, and does she have the entertainment lined up for you! We welcome back Bathsheba, and Meredith with their beautifully executed middle eastern moves and introduce Apadana, and Janelle, both accomplished belly dancers making their Shimmyshowcase debut. PLUS we have a new male dancer Shmuel, visiting us from Hartford, Connecticut! Please be sure to join us for a fabulous evening of entertainment on I-Candy’s magic carpet.

July 24 – Om Sister and Shimmyshowcase coordinator extraordinaire Ilana returns to I-Candy to honcho another showcase for you. Solo dancers Bathsheba and Draca and TribalSooz ATS troupe will work their dance magic for your entertainment. Please join us for an incredible evening of middle eastern inspired dance at I-Candy!

July 31—Shimmyshowcase coordinator Jannah presents the perfect summer theme on this night--“Fun and Fantasy.” Dancers—here is your opportunity to really let your imagination run wild! We already have one “wild child”, Siraj, signed up to perform, and we’re sure there are more of you out there. If you would like to unleash your favorite fantasy, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!

August 7 -- Saviya and the Shimmyshowcase team are pleased to welcome that ever-popular bellydance troupe JJ & the Habibis, led by the beautiful and delightful JJ! Please join us for an evening of incredible fun and great dancing or you’ll regret you missed it!

August 14 -- Your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase is the lovely Abraiha who would be delighted to hear from dancers interested in performing for this evening’s program. Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like a spot!