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. 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! >

Friday, February 23, 2018

~~ UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE EVENTS ~~


SHIMMY SHOWCASE takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for most of 2018  at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; (562) 434-1182.  

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March 17 –  Amber hosts Shimmyshowcase’s 15th Anniversary program, and with this date also being St. Patrick’s Day, you have twice as many reasons to party!  This special Shimmyshowcase features an outstanding dancer line-up with founder/coordinators Alexiis, Saviya, Ilana and Draca together with special guest dancers Suzanna, Eunza, Imari, Christina Rizkallah, and Van & Cael.    You need not be Irish to join us--and who knows--it might bring you some good luck!  At a minimum, this combination of Shimmyshowcase “veterans” and amazing new talent guarantees a spectacular program that you won’t want to miss!     

April 21 – Raqmila (“Fabulous Headgear”)  - Open Dancer Sign-Ups begin on March 21

May 19 – Saviya & Draca (“Under the Big Top”) - Open Dancer Sign-Ups begin on April 19

June 16 – Raqmila  (Theme to be announced) - Open Dancer Sign-Ups begin on May 16

July 21 –Ilana (Rock-a-Belly) - Open Dancer Sign-Ups begin on June 21

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Additional sites of interest

Videos from February 18 “Love is All you Need” Shimmyshowcase at


Photo Gallery from November 19, 2016 “Victorian Steampunk” Shimmyshowcase at


Videos from December 19, 2015 “Once Upon a Time” Shimmyshowcase at



Videos from February 21, 2015 “Photographing Fairies” Shimmyshowcase at


Chris Laudermilk’s  Shimmyshowcase photography gallery

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