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, July 24, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & 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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July 31—Shimmyshowcase coordinator Jannah presents the perfect summer theme on this night--“Fun and Fantasy.” Get ready for an evening of imagination run wild as Dalilah, Rebecca, Bathsheba, Hatari Uzuri, and Siraj unleash their favorite fantasies in dance! This will be a great showcase you won’t want to miss, so please be sure to join us at I-Candy.

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 welcomes Nadirah, Reina Masa, and Paquita to I-Candy’s magic carpet. Please be sure to join us on this August 14 evening for another wonderful evening of bellydancing and camaraderie because next Sunday we’re taking a break!

August 21 -- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE! Your Shimmyshowcase coordinators are taking this evening off; however, we highly recommend this alternative— “The Magic of John Bilezikjian” at the La Mirada Theater. Details may be found at http://friendsofjohnbilezikjian.com/magic-of-john-bilezikjian.html

August 28 – The Shimmyshowcase team is proud and delighted to bring you a special treat—Shimmyshowcase founder Katerina will be guest coordinator with LIVE MUSIC by Saf Mavi. Katerina’s troupe Kabuki Dolls will perform. Note we’re starting extra-early for this showcase only--at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendar as this will be one Shimmyshowcase you won’t want to miss!

September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.

September 11 – On this tenth anniversary of 9-11, Shimmyshowcase presents “In Memoriam.” This will be a program of reflection and remembrance dedicated to those who have impacted our lives. Coordinator Xandra has invited the exquisite Kamar to perform on this special evening and welcomes other dancers who would like to express their emotions and feelings on this day through dance. If you would like to be a part of this special Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR

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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July 17 – Saviya returns for another evening of Shimmyshowcase fun, and does she have the entertainment lined up for you! We welcome back Bathsheba, Meredith and Nadirah with their beautifully executed middle eastern moves and introduce Apadana and Janelle, both accomplished belly dancers making their Shimmyshowcase debut. 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 Azuluna 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.” Get ready for an evening of imagination run wild as Dalilah, Rebecca, Bathsheba, Hatari Uzuri, and Siraj unleash their favorite fantasies in dance! This will be a great showcase you won’t want to miss, so please be sure to join us at I-Candy.

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 welcomes Nadirah and Masa to I-Candy’s magic carpet. We would be delighted to hear from any other dancers interested in performing for this evening’s program, so please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like a spot!

August 21 -- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE! Your Shimmyshowcase coordinators are taking this evening off; however, please consider attending “The Magic of John Bilezikjian” at the La Mirada Theater. Details may be found at http://friendsofjohnbilezikjian.com/magic-of-john-bilezikjian.html

August 28 – The Shimmyshowcase team is proud and delighted to bring you a special treat—Shimmyshowcase founder Katerina will be guest coordinator with LIVE MUSIC by Saf Mavi. Katerina’s troupe Kabuki Dolls will perform. Note we’re starting extra-early for this showcase only--at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendar as this will be one Shimmyshowcase you won’t want to miss!

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!