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! >

Monday, February 18, 2019

~~ UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE EVENTS ~~


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

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March 16 – Shimmyshowcase celebrates its 16th anniversary with a star coordinator-studded treat!    Mark your calendars now so you can be part of this momentous occasion when coordinator Amber Ray will perform with past and current coordinators Alexiis, Jannah, Saviya, Ilana, and Draca, along with guest dancers Jheri St. James and Christina Rizkallah.  Plus a special treat in the form of a performance by the Om Sisters.  And, who knows, perhaps even more?!?   Please plan to be at Viento y Agua with us on March 16th to help us celebrate the wonderful dancing, friendships, and talent that have sprouted and grown over these past 16 years of Shimmyshowcase.                                       

April 20 – “Queens & Kings and Gods & Goddesses” ~ Christina Rizkallah & Safiya 

May 18 – “The Magic of Dance” ~Saviya & Draca   

June 15 – “Ode to Your Fandom” ~ Raqmila

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Additional sites of interest

Video from January 19th, 2019 “Rock’n in the New Year” Shimmyshowcase:


Video from November 17th, 2018 “Elements” Shimmyshowcase:




Photos from March 17th 2018 “15th Anniversary” Shimmyshowcase by Chris Laudermilk:


Video from March 17th 2018 “15th Anniversary” Shimmyshowcase by Chris Laudermilk: https://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/Galleries/Events-Video/2018-03-17-Shimmy-Showcase-Video/i-MLBGr2Z/A

Videos from February 18, 2018 “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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