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, November 27, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
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DANCERS—please read our upcoming schedule below for performance opportunities in 2012!
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December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, Jade, and May will be performing!

December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, Lee Ali and Marguerite, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia, Draca and Ilana.

January 8 – As the New Year gets underway, Xandra celebrates her birthday with co-coordinator Draca. Joining them will be Beach Bellies with the lovely Meredith. Any other dancers who want to celebrate the new year by performing at our new Viento y Agua home are invited to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
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November 20 – Saviya presents Gypsy Magic with her troupe, Tribe Roman Morga and the fabulous Kamar and Draca and, as if that’s not enough, special guest musician Richie will accompany them on his violin to the beat of the TRM drummers. This Shimmyshowcase will be lively, colorful, perhaps a bit raucous and definitely a lot of fun so be sure to mark your calendars and join us at Viento y Agua as Shimmyshowcase goes to the gypsies!

November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, Jade, and May will be performing!

December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, and Lee Ali, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia, and Ilana.

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
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November 20 – Saviya presents Gypsy Magic with her troupe, Tribe Roman Morga and the fabulous Kamar, with special guest musician Richie. This Shimmyshowcase will be lively, colorful, perhaps a bit raucous and definitely a lot of fun so be sure to mark your calendars and join us at Viento y Agua as Shimmyshowcase goes to the gypsies!

November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, Jade, and May will be performing!

December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, and Lee Ali, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia and Ilana.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
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November 13 -- Back by popular request, Amber Ray presents the second annual Shimmyshowcase Reggae Night! It’s time once again to put on your mellow and enjoy a “natural high.” Guest dancers Siraj, Tehani and Akasha Starr are guaranteed to make you feel good. Everyone else be sure you mark your calendars and head on down to Viento y Agua Coffee House on November 13 for an awesome show!

November 20 – Saviya presents Gypsy Magic with her troupe, Tribe Roman Morga and guest soloists. This Shimmyshowcase will be lively, colorful, perhaps a bit raucous and definitely a lot of fun so be sure to mark your calendars and join us at Viento y Agua as Shimmyshowcase goes to the gypsies!

November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, and Jade will be performing!

December 11 – TO BE DETERMINED

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates her birthday too! Raks Bahlam will be dancing, and we have openings for additional dancers. If you would like to help Saviya celebrate her birthday and create some holiday cheer, please email Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!.

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
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DANCERS—Please read below for dancer openings and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.
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November 13 -- Back by popular request, Amber Ray presents the second annual Shimmyshowcase Reggae Night! It’s time once again to put on your mellow and enjoy a “natural high.” Guest dancers Siraj, Tehani and Akasha Starr are guaranteed to make you feel good. Everyone else be sure you mark your calendars and head on down to Viento y Agua Coffee House on November 13 for an awesome show!

November 13 -- Back by popular request, Amber Ray presents the second annual Shimmyshowcase Reggae Night! It’s time once again to put on your mellow and enjoy a “natural high.” Guest dancers Siraj, Tehani and Akasha Starr are guaranteed to make you feel good. Everyone else be sure you mark your calendars and head on down to Viento y Agua Coffee House on November 13 for an awesome show!

November 20 – Saviya presents Gypsy Magic with her troupe, Tribe Roman Morga and guest soloists. This Shimmyshowcase will be lively, colorful, perhaps a bit raucous and definitely a lot of fun so be sure to mark your calendars and join us at Viento y Agua as Shimmyshowcase goes to the gypsies!

November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, and Jade will be performing!

December 11 – TO BE DETERMINED

December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates her birthday too! Raks Bahlam will be dancing, and we have openings for additional dancers. If you would like to help Saviya celebrate her birthday and create some holiday cheer, please email Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!.