SHIMMYSHOWCASE: ~~ UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE EVENTS ~~

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, July 1, 2024

UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE EVENTS

July 21 –Coordinator Atlantis and guest dancers Sara Spitfire & Students, Yasmin, Draca, Seraphina, Najma, Dalilah, Meryem Vani, and Lily & Seraphina are getting ready to launch belly dancing’s version of fireworks for the “Raq’n Roll” Shimmyshowcase at Jade on the Water! Please mark your calendars now so you don’t miss this two-year anniversary celebration of Shimmyshowcase’s post-COVID 19 reincarnation!

Shimmyshowcase begins around 6:00 p.m. but early arrivals (reservations recommended, call 562.430.1111) are encouraged if you want to take advantage of the very reasonable Happy Hour prices. Jade restaurant is in the Marina Pacifica shopping center at 6380-A Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803. (https://www.jade-restaurant.com/, https://www.facebook.com/jadelongbeach/)

August 18— Yasmin presents “Gotta Dance” with Shalimar, Najma, Maritza, Sephira, Severina, Taji, Jahnan, and Ladies of the Oasis.

September 15—Saviya presents “Some Like it Hot” with Zuzu Bowie. Dancer spots available!

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Additional sites of interest

“Enchanted Summer Nights” video highlights

https://youtu.be/4SdbL_D9JPY

Shimmyshowcase Photos & Video by Chris Laudermilk Photography:

https://www.clphototography.com/Galleries/Shimmy-Showcase