<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438</id><updated>2012-01-16T18:58:03.304-08:00</updated><title type='text'>SHIMMYSHOWCASE</title><subtitle type='html'>A place where belly dancers of all proficiencies perform in a friendly, cozy setting.  Our periodic “Theme” nights feature interesting variations on middle eastern dance.  We meet most Sunday Evenings at:

Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.434.1182
DANCERs interested in performing at Shimmyshowcase, or anyone who would like to be on our email list, contact us at:

Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>64</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7259452257417303389</id><published>2012-01-16T18:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-16T18:58:03.314-08:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~</title><content type='html'>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&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;January 22 – Ilana will be your Shimmyshowcase coordinator this evening, and she welcomes guest dancers  Dalilah, Rima, Paquita and Jayel.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 29 – Amber hosts this Shimmyshowcase and welcomes newcomer Ingrid, Siraj and Good Witch dance troupe to the Viento y Agua stage.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 5 – DARK -- No SHIMMYSHOWCASE   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 12  - As Valentine’s Day draws near, our newest coordinator Draca welcomes guest dancers Reba, Siraj, Bella and Tehani to the Shimmyshowcase stage.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 19 – DARK -- No SHIMMYSHOWCASE  (Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 26 –  Shimmyshowcase will be taken over by the ever-popular JJ &amp; the Habibis troupe on this night, and coordinator Saviya couldn’t be happier to host this wonderful, versatile troupe.  Be sure to join us as the Habibis are sure to put on a delightfully fun program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 4 –  Abraiha returns to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase with lovely guest dancers May, Liz,  Shauntel, and Janice.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7259452257417303389?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7259452257417303389/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2012/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7259452257417303389'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7259452257417303389'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2012/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7647796310628608501</id><published>2011-12-30T15:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-30T15:15:07.300-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions.   Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca.   Joining them will be Beach Bellies with Meredith, Jade and our newest male dancer, King Nacho!  As if that stellar lineup isn’t enough, special guest dancer, the fabulous Feiruz, will add her sparkle to this Shimmyshowcase!     Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see her amazing mastery of dance orientale during her brief visit to So CA.    Come early for a healthy veggie sandwich from Viento y Agua to eat while enjoying fabulous dance performances by these great artists; then stay afterward to indulge in birthday cake!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 15 – Saviya welcomes guest dancers Reina, Rosé, Ana, and Shauntel to perform at Viento y Agua on this evening.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 22 – Ilana will be your Shimmyshowcase coordinator this evening, and she welcomes guest dancers  Dalilah, Rima, Paquita and Jayel.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 29 – Amber hosts this Shimmyshowcase and welcomes newcomer Ingrid and Good Witch dance troupe to the Viento y Agua stage.  We can still fit in another dancer, so if you would like to perform on this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7647796310628608501?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7647796310628608501/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_30.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7647796310628608501'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7647796310628608501'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_30.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-8583874498775009348</id><published>2011-12-11T20:30:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-11T20:35:16.315-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—Please read our upcoming schedule below for performance openings.&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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, Ibn Fadlan (aka Richie) and Ilana.  We hope you will come to Viento y Agua to help Shimmyshowcase’s favorite Sagittarius celebrate her special day and end our Shimmyshowcase year on a grand note.  Please be sure to come early and stop at Viento y Agua’s counter to grab a healthy light dinner and beverage so you don’t miss any of the show.  Following the performances, there will be tasty cupcakes for all to enjoy!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 25 –NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 1 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions.   Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca.   Joining them will be Beach Bellies with Meredith, Jade and our newest male dancer, Ignacio!  As if that stellar lineup isn’t enough, special guest dancer, the fabulous Feiruz,  will be adding her sparkle to this Shimmyshowcase!     Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see her amazing mastery of dance orientale during her brief visit to So CA.    Come early for a healthy veggie sandwich from Viento y Agua to eat while enjoying fabulous dance performances by these great artists; then stay afterward to indulge in birthday cake!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 15 – Saviya welcomes guest dancers Reina, Rosé, Ana, and Shauntel to perform at Viento y Agua on this evening.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 22 – Ilana will be your Shimmyshowcase coordinator this evening, and she welcomes guest dancers  Dalilah, Rima and Jayel.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 29 – Amber hosts this Shimmyshowcase and welcomes newcomer Ingrid to the Viento y Agua stage.  We have room for more dancers, so if you would like to perform on this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-8583874498775009348?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/8583874498775009348/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8583874498775009348'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8583874498775009348'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-8101387779052419330</id><published>2011-12-04T20:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-04T20:37:05.845-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; PERFORMER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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 &amp; 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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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, Ibn Fadlan (aka Richie) and Ilana.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 25 –NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 1 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions.   Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca.   Joining them will be a hot lineup of dancers including the popular Beach Bellies with Meredith.  Come early for a healthy veggie sandwich from Viento y Agua, then indulge in birthday cake at the break and, of course, enjoy fabulous dance performances by these great artists.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 15 – Saviya welcomes guest dancers Reina, Rosé, and Shauntel  to perform at Viento y Agua on this evening.  We have just one performance spot left, so if you would like to join these wonderful dancers in performing, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-8101387779052419330?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/8101387779052419330/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-performer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8101387779052419330'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8101387779052419330'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar-performer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; PERFORMER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3304833335545974802</id><published>2011-11-27T19:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-27T19:32:03.903-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—please read our upcoming schedule below for performance opportunities in 2012!&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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!      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 &amp; 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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3304833335545974802?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3304833335545974802/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_27.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3304833335545974802'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3304833335545974802'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_27.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-1623080899641957140</id><published>2011-11-13T20:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T20:04:18.085-08:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 &amp; 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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-1623080899641957140?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/1623080899641957140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar_13.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1623080899641957140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1623080899641957140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar_13.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5270564909058418100</id><published>2011-11-13T19:55:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T19:56:01.839-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 &amp; 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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5270564909058418100?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5270564909058418100/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5270564909058418100'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5270564909058418100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6321195941646819099</id><published>2011-11-06T20:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-06T20:35:26.206-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma,  IrinaXara, Nadirah, and Jade will be performing!      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 11 – TO BE DETERMINED&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6321195941646819099?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6321195941646819099/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_06.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6321195941646819099'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6321195941646819099'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_06.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-1130681213505602737</id><published>2011-11-06T20:30:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-06T20:33:07.076-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—Please read below for dancer openings and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma,  IrinaXara, Nadirah, and Jade will be performing!      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 11 – TO BE DETERMINED&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-1130681213505602737?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/1130681213505602737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1130681213505602737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1130681213505602737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7432407630619128475</id><published>2011-10-30T20:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-30T20:30:06.859-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR  &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;November 6 -- Shimmyshowcase invites you to ”Escape to the Future”  as Xandra the Cyborg and her band of other-worldly beings, aka Zahir, Eve , Meryem Vani, Bella, and Saahira take you away from the trials and tribulations of life today into a world of Science Fiction and fantasy.   We invite everyone to come attired as your favorite nerd, alien, ‘droid or intergalactic superhero to help set the mood and just have some great fun!  This promises to be a totally delightful event, so be sure you don’t miss it! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma,  IrinaXara, and Nadirah will be performing!     We have an opening for one more dancer , so if you who would like to perform in our great new venue, please email Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7432407630619128475?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7432407630619128475/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_30.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7432407630619128475'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7432407630619128475'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_30.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR  &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2365397899630140312</id><published>2011-10-23T20:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-23T20:45:35.591-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at Viento y Agua Coffee House begins at 5:30 p.m.  Viento y Agua Coffee House is located in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—we have openings for November 13 REGGAE NIGHT!    Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;October 30 --  This is the evening Viento y Agua becomes haunted as coordinator  Ilana, assisted by guest dancers Meryem Vani, Draca, Tehani , Amber, and Reina perform routines that will give you thrills and chills at the annual  “Shiver Showcase.”   If you would like to have a scary good time, please be sure to join us for this always popular seasonal theme.  Feel free to wear a costume—the scarier the better!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 6 -- Shimmyshowcase invites you to ”Escape to the Future”  as Xandra the Cyborg and her band of other-worldly beings, aka Zahir, Eve , Meryem Vani, Bella, and Saahira take you away from the trials and tribulations of life today into a world of Science Fiction and fantasy.   We invite everyone to come attired as your favorite nerd, alien, ‘droid or intergalactic superhero to help set the mood and just have some great fun!  This promises to be a totally delightful event, so be sure you don’t miss it! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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, and Tehani are guaranteed to make you feel good.  We have one opening left, so if you would like to shimmy with these exceptionally talented dancers, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.    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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 – DARK – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2365397899630140312?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2365397899630140312/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_23.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2365397899630140312'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2365397899630140312'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_23.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6911179482170229822</id><published>2011-10-16T18:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-16T18:53:19.607-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at Viento y Agua Coffee House begins at 5:30 p.m.  Viento y Agua Coffee House is located in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 23 –Shimmyshowcase GRAND RE-OPENING at our new venue, Viento y Agua coffee house!  Celebrate Shimmyshowcase’s debut at this great new venue with fabulous dancers Bella, Sarah al Nour, Paquita, Reina and Siraj!   We hope to see everyone who has missed us these past two months.  Please come at least 15 minutes before our 5:30 show time so you can purchase a delicious and nutritious light dinner and tasty gourmet coffee at the counter from our generous host business, then settle in to enjoy what promises to be a great show!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 30 --  This is the evening Viento y Agua becomes haunted as coordinator  Ilana, assisted by guest dancers Meryem Vani, Draca, Tehani , Amber, and Reina perform routines that will give you thrills and chills at the annual  “Shiver Showcase.”   If you would like to have a scary good time, please be sure to join us for this always popular seasonal theme.  Feel free to wear a costume—the scarier the better!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 6 -- Shimmyshowcase invites you to ”Escape to the Future”  as Xandra the Cyborg and her band of other-worldly beings, aka Zahir, Eve , Meryem Vani, Bella, and Saahira take you away from the trials and tribulations of life today into a world of Science Fiction and fantasy.   We invite everyone to come attired as your favorite nerd, alien, ‘droid or intergalactic superhero to help set the mood and just have some great fun!  This promises to be a totally delightful event, so be sure you don’t miss it! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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, and Tehani are guaranteed to make you feel good.  We have one opening left, so if you would like to shimmy with these exceptionally talented dancers, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.    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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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! &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;November 27 -- DARK&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6911179482170229822?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6911179482170229822/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6911179482170229822'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6911179482170229822'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6625377793142480985</id><published>2011-10-07T18:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-07T19:02:49.202-07:00</updated><title type='text'>SHIMMYSHOWCASE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!</title><content type='html'>Dear Shimmyshowcase Supporters,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm pleased to announce we have a new Shimmyshowcase venue in Long Beach and plan to have our grand re-opening Shimmyshowcase on Sunday October 23 at a slightly earlier time!  Please stay tuned for further details about our exciting first show at Viento y Agua Coffee House!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~Xandra&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6625377793142480985?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6625377793142480985/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/shimmyshowcase-has-found-new-home.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6625377793142480985'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6625377793142480985'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/10/shimmyshowcase-has-found-new-home.html' title='SHIMMYSHOWCASE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME!'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-239849317610823276</id><published>2011-08-25T20:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-25T20:27:19.922-07:00</updated><title type='text'>SHIMMYSHOWCASE CANCELLED INDEFINITELY</title><content type='html'>DEAR SHIMMYSHOWCASE SUPPORTERS,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I JUST LEARNED THAT OUR VENUE, I-CANDY, IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS THIS WEEKEND, AND CONSEQUENTLY SHIMMYSHOWCASE WILL BE HOMELESS!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WE NEED SOME TIME TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO GO FROM HERE AND WHETHER TO SEEK A NEW VENUE TO CONTINUE THIS LONG BEACH BELLYDANCE INSTITUTION AND WILL UPDATE THIS SITE IF AN WHEN THAT HAPPENS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SINCERELY,&lt;br /&gt;XANDRA&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-239849317610823276?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/239849317610823276/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/shimmyshowcase-cancelled-indefinitely.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/239849317610823276'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/239849317610823276'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/shimmyshowcase-cancelled-indefinitely.html' title='SHIMMYSHOWCASE CANCELLED INDEFINITELY'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2636441514573526114</id><published>2011-08-21T20:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-21T21:02:58.725-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Xandra seeks one more dancer for September 11 "In Memoriam" Shimmyshowcase.  If you would like to perform, please email her at shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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, as well as Lee Ali, Marguerite Kusuhara, and Politti Ashcraft with Strawberry Butterfly.  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!    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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  is thrilled to have the exquisite Kamar and Dreamswirls perform with her on this special evening.  Please join us for this special program in recognition of the anniversary of an event that has had lasting effects on so many lives.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  18 – 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 Bella are guaranteed to make you feel good, so be sure you mark your calendars and head on down to I-Candy on September 18!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 25 – Continuing with music style themes, Ilana returns with her popular “Rock a Belly” Shimmyshowcase, and guest dancers  Draca, Meryem Vani, and Meredith are on tap to shake, rattle and roll.  All you rock’in belly-rollers—please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you want a performance spot!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2636441514573526114?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2636441514573526114/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_21.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2636441514573526114'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2636441514573526114'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_21.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4281939924998623623</id><published>2011-08-07T19:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-07T19:09:10.422-07:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES ~~</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—we have openings for TWO great THEME NIGHTS-- September 11 and 18!   September 11 will be our annual “In Memoriam” Showcase with Xandra and September 18 Amber returns with the second annual “Reggae showcase!   Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 to honor loved ones or heroes lost.  If you would like to be a part of this special Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  18 – 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” to music and dance guaranteed to make you feel good.  Dancers—if you’d like to be in on this act, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4281939924998623623?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4281939924998623623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4281939924998623623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4281939924998623623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6777013000160421739</id><published>2011-07-24T20:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-07-24T20:57:33.898-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 7 -- Saviya and the Shimmyshowcase team are pleased to welcome that ever-popular bellydance troupe JJ &amp; 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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6777013000160421739?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6777013000160421739/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6777013000160421739'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6777013000160421739'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5180392655975899875</id><published>2011-07-10T20:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-07-10T20:33:05.182-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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.      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 7 -- Saviya and the Shimmyshowcase team are pleased to welcome that ever-popular bellydance troupe JJ &amp; 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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5180392655975899875?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5180392655975899875/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5180392655975899875'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5180392655975899875'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6983794625981473730</id><published>2011-07-03T19:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-07-03T19:50:59.877-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.      &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 7 -- Saviya and the Shimmyshowcase team are pleased to welcome that ever-popular bellydance troupe JJ &amp; 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!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6983794625981473730?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6983794625981473730/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6983794625981473730'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6983794625981473730'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7899994398244942338</id><published>2011-06-19T16:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-19T16:40:21.535-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Calling All Dancers—We have dancer openings on July 17 with Saviya and July 24 with Ilana!  Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;June 26 --Xandra presents two ATS Troupes, Mariposa and Elixira making their Shimmyshowcase debut and welcomes two Shimmyshowcase favorites-- Tehani and Meryem Vani.  These wonderful dancers are sure to delight and enchant all who come to watch this program, so be sure you don’t miss it.  See you at I-Candy!     &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 3—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE  (Independence Day weekend)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 17 – Saviya returns for another evening of Shimmyshowcase fun, and she welcomes Apadana and Janelle for their first time appearance on our magic carpet.  This program is wide open to any middle eastern style or middle eastern-inspired style, so if any other dancers would like to Shimmy with Saviya, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 24 – If you would like to dance with coordinator Ilana for this Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7899994398244942338?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7899994398244942338/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7899994398244942338'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7899994398244942338'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-9220423387876913909</id><published>2011-06-05T15:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-05T15:59:26.827-07:00</updated><title type='text'>SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;We have dancer openings for July 17.  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;June 12  -- Abraiha will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Dreamswirls, Dancing Flower, Maya and Nadirah to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Please join us and get your  “Shimmyshowcase fix” this Sunday for we’re dark again on the 19th for Fathers’ Day! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 19 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (Fathers’ Day)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 26 --Xandra presents two ATS Troupes, Mariposa and Elixira making their Shimmyshowcase debut and welcomes two Shimmyshowcase favorites-- Tehani and Meryem Vani.  These wonderful dancers are sure to delight and enchant all who come to watch this program, so be sure you don’t miss it.  See you at I-Candy!     &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 3—DARK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 10  -- Om Sister Amber Ray will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes the beautiful Jessica and IrinaXara, and the dashing Siraj to our 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 17 – Saviya returns for another evening of Shimmyshowcase fun, and she welcomes Apadana and Janelle for their first time appearance on our magic carpet.  This program is wide open to any middle eastern style or middle eastern-inspired style, so if any other dancers would like to Shimmy with Saviya, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-9220423387876913909?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/9220423387876913909/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/06/showcase-calendar-dancer-opportunities.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9220423387876913909'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9220423387876913909'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/06/showcase-calendar-dancer-opportunities.html' title='SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2930617152023588406</id><published>2011-05-22T16:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-22T17:00:33.905-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;We have dancer openings June 26 and July 10.  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;May 29  --  Shimmyshowcase goes to the Circus with “Under the Big Top.”  Ringmaster Saviya leads a stupendous lineup featuring amazing feats of dance by Nova Kachina, Bella, Anastasia, Aileen, and Rosé.  Our greatest act will be donating all trips received on this evening to  “A Place Called Home,”   A Place Called Home (http://www.apch.org/) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JUNE 5—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (CAIRO CARAVAN)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 12  -- Abraiha will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Dreamswirls, Dancing Flower, Maya and Nadirah to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 19 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (Fathers’ Day)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 26 --Xandra presents two ATS Troupes, Mariposa and Elixira.  We have openings for another dancer or two, so if you would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 3—DARK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 10  -- Om Sister Amber will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Jessica and Siraj to our magic carpet.    We still have room for another dancer, so please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to join these wonderful performers.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2930617152023588406?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2930617152023588406/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_22.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2930617152023588406'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2930617152023588406'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_22.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5925345299280134864</id><published>2011-05-07T17:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-07T17:17:59.231-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Dancers—We have dancer openings for our June 12 and June 26 Shimmyshowcase!  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows”   with brilliant performances by Meryem Vani and Dalilah, plus two hot male dancers—Siraj and  Dauud displaying a full spectrum of bellydance on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  This talent is worth a pot of gold, so be sure to join us at I-Candy for an amazing evening of entertainment!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase—(Gay Pride weekend, which means parking is even worse than usual!)  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 29  --  Shimmyshowcase goes to the Circus with “Under the Big Top.”  Saviya is your ringmaster leading a stupendous lineup featuring amazing feats of dance by Nova Kachina, Rebecca, Bella, Anastasia, and Rosé.  Our greatest act will be donating all trips received on this evening to  “A Place Called Home,”   A Place Called Home (http://www.apch.org/) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JUNE 5—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (CAIRO CARAVAN)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 12  -- Abraiha will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Dreamswirls back to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  We welcome other dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase; if you’re interested please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 19 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (Fathers’ Day)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 26 --Xandra presents two ATS Troupes, Mariposa and Elixira.  We have openings for another dancer or two, so if you would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 3—DARK&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5925345299280134864?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5925345299280134864/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5925345299280134864'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5925345299280134864'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3021484192382520504</id><published>2011-04-25T20:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-25T20:07:35.993-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>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.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Dancer Openings--“Under the Big Top” Circus themed Showcase on May 29 and June 12 Shimmyshowcase&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  &lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Coordinator Abraiha and guest dancers May, Liz, Circe, Shauntel, and DreamSwirls dance for Japan at this Shimmyshowcase, for which all tips received will be donated to the Red Cross in support of Japanese earthquake relief efforts,   Celebrate May Day by joining us at I-Candy Coffee to support Shimmyshowcase and our friends in Japan.  Beginning with this showcase, we’ll be starting promptly at 6:00 pm.  Please try to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get a refreshing beverage or perhaps the sandwich and salad special and settle in your seat so you don’t miss one minute of these dazzling dancers’ performance.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows”   with brilliant performances by Sonia, Meryem Vani, plus two hot male dancers—Siraj and  Dauud displaying a full spectrum of bellydance on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  This talent is worth a pot of gold, so be sure to join us at I-Candy for an amazing evening of entertainment!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase—(Gay Pride weekend, which means parking is even worse than usual!)  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 29  --  Shimmyshowcase goes to the Circus with “Under the Big Top.”  Saviya is your ringmaster leading a stupendous lineup of bellydance acts featuring Nova Kachina and other amazing feats of dance.  Dancers, if you’ve ever wanted to run off and join the circus, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com to become part of the greatest Shimmyshowcase on earth.    Our greatest act will be donating all trips received on this evening to  “A Place Called Home,”   A Place Called Home (http://www.apch.org/) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JUNE 5—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (CAIRO CARAVAN)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 12  -- Abraiha will coordinate; dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3021484192382520504?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3021484192382520504/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3021484192382520504'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3021484192382520504'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-8528404863081658152</id><published>2011-04-13T19:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-13T19:38:37.050-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee will begin at 7:00 p.m. through April.  Beginning May 1, we’ll start one hour earlier—at 6:00 p.m.  I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Dancers--we have openings for "Under the Big Top" on May 29!  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;April 17  -- Speakeasy!  A night of roaring 1920's inspired entertainment!  Prohibition, Jazz, Charleston,  Dixieland, flappers, gangsters, the red light district......      We left the Victorian Era with its constraints, rules and prudishness to revel in the full throaty fun of the barely acceptable just-this-side of the wrong side of the tracks.  On this evening join coordinator Saviya and guest dancers Draca,  Bella, Siraj, Deborah, Anastasia and Madame Sunset as they transform I-Candy into a Speakeasy.   Come join us as we leave behind the conventions of polite society and indulge yourself in uninhibited revelry!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Coordinator Abraiha and guest dancers May, Liz, Circe, and Shauntel dance for Japan at this Shimmyshowcase, for which all tips received will be donated to the Red Cross in support of Japanese earthquake relief efforts,   Celebrate May Day by joining us at I-Candy Coffee to support Shimmyshowcase and our friends in Japan.  Beginning with this showcase, we’ll be starting promptly at 6:00 pm.  Please try to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get a refreshing beverage or perhaps the sandwich and salad special and settle in your seat so you don’t miss one minute of these dazzling dancers’ performance.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows”   with brilliant performances by Sonia, Meryem Vani, plus two hot male dancers—Siraj and  Dauud displaying a full spectrum of bellydance on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  This talent is worth a pot of gold, so be sure to join us at I-Candy for an amazing evening of entertainment!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase—(Gay Pride weekend, which means parking is even worse than usual!)  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 29  --  Shimmyshowcase goes to the Circus with “Under the Big Top.”  Saviya is your ringmaster leading a stupendous lineup of bellydance acts featuring Nova Kachina and other amazing feats of dance.  Dancers, if you’ve ever wanted to run off and join the circus, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com to become part of the greatest Shimmyshowcase on earth.    Our greatest act will be donating all trips received on this evening to  “A Place Called Home,”   A Place Called Home (http://www.apch.org/) is a safe haven in South Central Los Angeles where underserved youth are empowered to take ownership of the quality and direction of their lives through programs in education, arts, and well-being; and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-8528404863081658152?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/8528404863081658152/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8528404863081658152'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8528404863081658152'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2665892462904678742</id><published>2011-04-03T19:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-03T19:49:02.796-07:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee will begin at 7:00 p.m. through April.  Beginning May 1, we’ll start one hour earlier—at 6:00 p.m.  I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Beach Bellies,  and Ana to our magic carpet.   Plus, she’ll be introducing Bathsheba making her first Shimmyshowcase appearance!  Please join us in welcoming all these lovely ladies as they mesmerize you with their sensuous movements and captivating music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 17  -- Speakeasy!  A night of roaring 1920's inspired entertainment!  Prohibition, Jazz, Charleston,  Dixieland, flappers, gangsters, the red light district......      We left the Victorian Era with its constraints, rules and prudishness to revel in the full throaty fun of the barely acceptable just-this-side of the wrong side of the tracks.  On this evening join coordinator Saviya and guest dancers Draca,  Bella, and Siraj as they transform I-Candy into a Speakeasy where you can leave behind the conventions of polite society, and indulge yourself in uninhibited revelry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Abraiha welcomes May, Liz, and Circe once again and introduces new dancer Shauntel to  Shimmyshowcase.  Celebrate May Day by joining us at I-Candy Coffee an hour earlier.  Beginning with this showcase, we’ll be starting promptly at 6:00 pm.  Please try to arrive around 15 minutes early so you can get a refreshing beverage or perhaps the sandwich and salad special and settle in your seat so you don’t miss one minute of these dazzling dancers’ performance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows.”   Guest dancers Sonia and Dauud will demonstrate their colorful displays of dance on I-Candy’s magic carpet and who knows, you might find a pot of gold!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase (DARK)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2665892462904678742?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2665892462904678742/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2665892462904678742'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2665892462904678742'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/04/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3682906253297578962</id><published>2011-03-27T18:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-03-27T18:40:19.139-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee will begin at 7:00 p.m. through April.  Beginning May 1, we’ll start one hour earlier—at 6:00 p.m.  I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;We’re signing up dancers for  May 1 and 15.  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;April 3 - Jannah presents “Ethnic Spice” with guest dancers Dalilah, Astrid, and Rebecca. Put some spice in your Sunday evening and please join us for a tasty dance treat!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Beach Bellies,  and Ana to our magic carpet.   Plus, she’ll be introducing Bathsheba making her first Shimmyshowcase appearance!  Please join us in welcoming all these lovely ladies as they mesmerize you with their sensuous movements and captivating music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 17  -- Speakeasy!  A night of roaring 1920's inspired entertainment!  Prohibition, Jazz, Charleston,  Dixieland, flappers, gangsters, the red light district......      We left the Victorian Era with its constraints, rules and prudishness to revel in the full throaty fun of the barely acceptable just-this-side of the wrong side of the tracks.  On this evening join coordinator Saviya and guest dancers Draca,  Bella, and Siraj as they transform I-Candy into a Speakeasy where you can leave behind the conventions of polite society, and indulge yourself in uninhibited revelry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Abraiha welcomes beautiful cabaret dancer May once again to Shimmyshowcase and invites other dancers who would like to perform.  If you would like to add your own middle eastern inspired dance style to this evening’s entertainment, beginning at our new starting time of 6:00 pm, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows.”   Dancers, here is your opportunity to let your imagination and creativity run the full spectrum.  Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to demonstrate your colorful display of dance on I-Candy’s magic carpet and who knows, you might find a pot of gold!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3682906253297578962?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3682906253297578962/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_2152.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3682906253297578962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3682906253297578962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_2152.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5120269559953278170</id><published>2011-03-27T18:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-03-27T18:36:42.697-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee will begin at 7:00 p.m. through April.  Beginning May 1, we’ll start one hour earlier—at 6:00 p.m.  I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785.  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;We’re signing up dancers for  May 1 and 15.  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Beach Bellies,  and Ana to our magic carpet.   Plus, she’ll be introducing Bathsheba making her first Shimmyshowcase appearance!  Please join us in welcoming all these lovely ladies as they mesmerize you with their sensuous movements and captivating music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 17  -- Speakeasy!  A night of roaring 1920's inspired entertainment!  Prohibition, Jazz, Charleston,  Dixieland, flappers, gangsters, the red light district......      We left the Victorian Era with its constraints, rules and prudishness to revel in the full throaty fun of the barely acceptable just-this-side of the wrong side of the tracks.  On this evening join coordinator Saviya and guest dancers Draca,  Bella, and Siraj as they transform I-Candy into a Speakeasy where you can leave behind the conventions of polite society, and indulge yourself in uninhibited revelry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Abraiha welcomes beautiful cabaret dancer May once again to Shimmyshowcase and invites other dancers who would like to perform.  If you would like to add your own middle eastern inspired dance style to this evening’s entertainment, beginning at our new starting time of 6:00 pm, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 15 -- Jannah, your coordinator for this program presents another new Shimmyshowcase theme--“Rainbows.”   Dancers, here is your opportunity to let your imagination and creativity run the full spectrum.  Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to demonstrate your colorful display of dance on I-Candy’s magic carpet and who knows, you might find a pot of gold!  Remember, we’re now starting at 6:00 pm, so please mark that on your calendar so you won’t miss a minute of this intriguing program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 22   - No Shimmyshowcase&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5120269559953278170?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5120269559953278170/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_27.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5120269559953278170'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5120269559953278170'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_27.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7844553809597949209</id><published>2011-03-20T16:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-03-20T16:53:13.452-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— March 27.  Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 27  - Saviya will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Meredith, Bella Noor and…….???    A cancellation leaves us looking for another dancer, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 3 - Jannah presents “Ethnic Spice” with guest dancers Dalilah, Astrid, and Rebecca. Put some spice in your Sunday evening and please join us for a tasty dance treat!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Beach Bellies,  and Ana to our magic carpet.   Plus, she’ll be introducing Bathsheba making her first Shimmyshowcase appearance!  Please join us in welcoming all these lovely ladies as they mesmerize you with their sensuous movements and captivating music.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 17  -- Speakeasy!  A night of roaring 1920's inspired entertainment!  Prohibition, Jazz, Charleston,  Dixieland, flappers, gangsters, the red light district......      We left the Victorian Era with its constraints, rules and prudishness to revel in the full throaty fun of the barely acceptable just-this-side of the wrong side of the tracks.  On this evening join coordinator Saviya and guest dancers Draca and Bella as they transform I-Candy into a Speakeasy where you can leave behind the conventions of polite society, and indulge yourself in uninhibited revelry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 24  -  DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)  HAPPY EASTER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 1 -  Shimmyshowcase seeks dancers for this May Day Shimmyshowcase, hosted by Abraiha.  If you would like to perform, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7844553809597949209?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7844553809597949209/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_20.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7844553809597949209'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7844553809597949209'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_20.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3554279977394170158</id><published>2011-03-06T19:27:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-03-06T19:29:29.049-08:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES ~~</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have performance spots available March 27 and April 10.   Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;March 13 –  It’s Shimmyshowcase’s 8th Anniversary, and have we got a great show planned for you!   You DON’T want to miss this stellar lineup of Bellydancing stars:   Katerina &amp; the Kabuki Dolls; Alexiis &amp; the Heart of the Good Witch; Tehani, Siraj, Kamar, and Amber Rey  will be our special guest dancers on this occasion.  PLUS all of your present coordinators: Saviya, Abraiha, the Om Sisters (Ilana, Jannah and Amber) and Xandra will take their turn on the magic carpet.   With so many dancers, we’re starting a half hour early at 6:30 p.m.  Please try to arrive around 6:00 pm so you can get a seat for this extra special night as we celebrate 8 years of Shimmyshowcase and say “Thank you” to all our supporters with an amazing bellydance extravaganza!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 20  -  In recognition of the Spring equinox, coordinator and mother-to-be Ilana celebrates “Mother Earth” with guest dancers Nova Kachina, Yuliya Lunessia and Irina-Artemis of Moonchild; and the Om Sisters for this Shimmyshowcase.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 27  - Saviya will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Meredith and Bella Noor to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you would like to be added to our guest dancers for this Shimmyshowcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 3 - Jannah presents “Ethnic Spice” with guest dancers Dalilah, Astrid, and Rebecca&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes Beach Bellies and Bathsheba to our magic carpet.   We still have room for another dancer, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3554279977394170158?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3554279977394170158/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3554279977394170158'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3554279977394170158'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2872962645087496533</id><published>2011-02-28T15:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-28T15:08:22.707-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785). &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have performance spots available March 27 and April 10.   Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 6:  Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois, Liz, and Liliana to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 13 –  Shimmyshowcase 8th Anniversary Party!  It’s Shimmyshowcase’s 8th Anniversary, and have we got a great show planned for you!   You DON’T want to miss this stellar lineup of Bellydancing stars:   Katerina &amp; the Kabuki Dolls; Alexiis &amp; the Heart of the Good Witch; Tehani, Siraj, Kamar, and Amber Rey  will be our special guest dancers on this occasion.  PLUS all of your present coordinators: Saviya, Abraiha, the Om Sisters (Ilana, Jannah and Amber) and Xandra will take their turn on the magic carpet.   With so many dancers, we’re starting a half hour early.  Please try to arrive around 6:00 pm so you can get a seat for this extra special night as we celebrate 8 years of Shimmyshowcase and say “Thank you” to all our supporters with an amazing bellydance extravaganza!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 20  -  In recognition of the Spring equinox, coordinator and mother-to-be Ilana celebrates “Mother Earth” with guest dancers Nova Kachina, Haven Bellydance, Yuliya Lunessia and Irina-Artemis of Moonchild; and the Om Sisters for this Shimmyshowcase.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 27  - Saviya will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancer Meredith to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you would like to be added to our guest dancers for this Shimmyshowcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 3 - Jannah presents “Ethnic Spice” with guest dancers Dalilah, Astrid, and Rebecca&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 10 -- Amber is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase.  If you would like to be a guest dancer for this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2872962645087496533?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2872962645087496533/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2872962645087496533'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2872962645087496533'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3360344903016563971</id><published>2011-02-20T18:54:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-20T18:55:36.771-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 27:  Last month it was “Feathers &amp; Fringe” and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras at I-Candy coffee with guest dancers Meryem Vani, Aileen, Reba and male dancer David.  So don your mask and beads and share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event at I-Candy Coffee.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 6:  Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois, Liz, and Liliana to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 13 –  Shimmyshowcase Anniversary Party!  Can you believe we are celebrating our 8th Anniversary?   Have we got a great Party planned for you!   We’re still working on the program, but so far we are thrilled that Shimmyshowcase founders Katerina and Alexiis will be dancing again on  I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Plus, your present coordinators Saviya, Abraiha, the Om Sisters (Ilana, Jannah and Amber) and Xandra will be performing as well.  Added to this is guest dancer Siraj and possibly another dancer or two!   Be sure to join us on this extra special night as we celebrate 8 years of Shimmyshowcase with an amazing bellydance extravaganza!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 20  -  In recognition of the Spring equinox, coordinator and mother-to-be Ilana celebrates “Mother Earth” with guest dancers Nova Kachina, Haven Bellydance, and Yuliya Lunessia and Irina-Artemis of Moonchild for this Shimmyshowcase.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 27  - Saviya will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancer Meredith to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you would like to be added to our guest dancers for this Shimmyshowcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 3 - Jannah presents “Ethnic Spice” with guest dancers Dalilah, Astrid, and Rebecca&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3360344903016563971?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3360344903016563971/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar_20.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3360344903016563971'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3360344903016563971'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar_20.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3266025683655393834</id><published>2011-02-13T16:32:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-13T16:34:49.697-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have performance spots available in March.   Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform. &lt;br /&gt;*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*&lt;br /&gt;February 13:  On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love!    Please bring someone you love, whether it be family, friends, or lover and enjoy what is sure to be a special evening with some very special performances. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 27:  Last month it was “Feathers &amp; Fringe” and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras at I-Candy coffee with guest dancers Meryem Vani, Aileen, Reba and male dancer David.  So don your mask and beads and share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event at I-Candy Coffee!.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 6:  Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois, Liz, and Liliana to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 13 –  Shimmyshowcase Anniversary Party!  Can you believe we are celebrating our 8th Anniversary?   Have we got a great Party planned for you!   We’re still working on the program, but so far we are thrilled that Shimmyshowcase founders Katerina and Alexiis will be dancing again on  I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Plus, your present coordinators Saviya, Abraiha, the Om Sisters (Ilana, Jannah and Amber) and Xandra will be performing as well.  Added to this is guest dancer Siraj and possibly another dancer or two!   We encourage everyone to be at I-Candy by 6:30 pm so you can enjoy some munchies and perhaps one of the café’s tasty sandwiches along with a gourmet beverage and find your seat before the show begins.  Be sure to join us on this extra special night as we celebrate 8 years of Shimmyshowcase with an amazing bellydance extravaganza!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 20  -  In recognition of the Spring equinox, coordinator and mother-to-be Ilana celebrates “Mother Earth” with guest dancers Nova Kachina and Haven Bellydance for this Shimmyshowcase.  Ilana invites all Dancers with motherly inclinations to join her for this special, first time Shimmyshowcase theme.  If you would like a performance spot, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 27  - Saviya will be your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she invites guest dancers who would like to perform to please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3266025683655393834?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3266025683655393834/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3266025683655393834'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3266025683655393834'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4207592834723296173</id><published>2011-02-05T17:51:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-02-05T17:56:06.341-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have performance spots for our “Mother Earth” theme, March 20.  Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 6:   Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she delightedly welcomes back the dazzling Sabrina and The Dancing Lotus duo and new Shimmyshowcase performers Irina Artemis and Yuliya Lunessia to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   Why not make this a double Super Sunday and go from Super Bowl to Super Shimmyshowcase all in one day!  Please come join us for a Super great time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 13:  On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love!    Please bring someone you love, whether it be family, friends, or lover and enjoy what is sure to be a special evening with some very special performances.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 27:  Last month it was “Feathers &amp; Fringe” and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras at I-Candy coffee with guest dancers Meryem Vani, Aileen, Reba and male dancer David.  So don your mask and beads and share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event at I-Candy Coffee!.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 6:  Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois, Liz, and Liliana to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 13 –  Shimmyshowcase Anniversary Party!  Can you believe we are celebrating our 8th Anniversary?   Have we got a great Party planned for you!   We’re still working on the program, but so far we are thrilled that Shimmyshowcase founders Katerina and Alexiis will be dancing again on  I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Plus, your present coordinators Saviya, Abraiha, the Om Sisters (Ilana, Jannah and Amber) and Xandra will be performing as well.  Added to this is guest dancer Siraj and possibly another dancer or two!   We encourage everyone to be at I-Candy by 6:30 pm so you can enjoy some munchies and perhaps one of the café’s tasty sandwiches along with a gourmet beverage and find your seat before the show begins.  Be sure to join us on this extra special night as we celebrate 8 years of Shimmyshowcase with an amazing bellydance extravaganza!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 20  -  In recognition of the Spring equinox, coordinator and mother-to-be Ilana celebrates “Mother Earth” with guest dancer Nova Kachina for this Shimmyshowcase.  Ilana invites all Dancers with motherly inclinations to join her for this special, first time Shimmyshowcase theme.  If you would like a performance spot, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4207592834723296173?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4207592834723296173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4207592834723296173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4207592834723296173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/02/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6834391814750175008</id><published>2011-01-23T19:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-23T19:10:45.053-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have a few openings for  February 27 Mardi Gras showcase.    Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;January 30:  Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power”  theme night.   Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all.  Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma,  male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters!  So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 6:   Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she delightedly welcomes back the dazzling Sabrina and The Dancing Lotus duo and new Shimmyshowcase performers Irina and Yuliya to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   Why not make this a double Super Sunday and go from Super Bowl to Super Shimmyshowcase all in one day!  Please come join us for a Super great time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 13:  On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Onyx, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love!  Please come join us for a memorable evening of dance and show a warm Shimmyshowcase welcome to all of these wonderful performers.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 27:  Last month it was “Feathers &amp; Fringe” burlesque and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras time at I-Candy coffee with guest dancers Meryem Vani.  So add your mask and beads and join us at I-Candy for a really crazy night.  Dancers, this should be a really fun theme, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  if you’d like to share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;March 6:  Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois and Liz to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6834391814750175008?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6834391814750175008/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_23.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6834391814750175008'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6834391814750175008'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_23.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-128231041419344222</id><published>2011-01-17T18:32:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-17T18:37:48.103-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have a few openings for  February 27 Mardi Gras showcase.    Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 23:  Saviya brings back by popular demand “Feathers &amp; Fringe!”    Those rhinestone whores return as Shimmyshowcase goes Burlesque.  Guest dancers Delilah, IrinaXara, Devon, Carmella Fatale and Rebecca will shake their fringe and flaunt their feathers on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you think more is better but less is best, then you don’t want to miss this show!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 30:  Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power”  theme night.   Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all.  Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma,  male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters!  So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 6:   Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she is pleased that the dazzling Sabrina, LaLa and The Dancing Lotus duo are among our guest dancers for this evening’s performance.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 13:  On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Onyx, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love!  Please come join us for a memorable evening of dance and show a warm Shimmyshowcase welcome to all of these wonderful performers.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 27 ~  Last month it was “Feathers &amp; Fringe” burlesque and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras time at I-Candy coffee with guest dancer Meryem Vani.  So add your mask and beads and join us at I-Candy for a really crazy night.  Dancers, this should be a really fun theme, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  if you’d like to share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-128231041419344222?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/128231041419344222/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_17.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/128231041419344222'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/128231041419344222'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer_17.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4488114927455336017</id><published>2011-01-09T15:15:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-09T15:19:45.647-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPENINGS</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for February 6.    Please read on for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 9:  Xandra celebrates the beginning of a new Shimmyshowcase year and her birthday with the exquisite  Draca, Kamar, Meryem Vani, troupe Baraka and Maria performing on the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  Her wish is that you come down to I-Candy Coffee and enjoy a fantastic show in a cozy and friendly environment.  We’d like to start a little earlier for this showcase—at 6:30 pm—to allow time for cake during the break!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 16:  Calling all ATS (American Tribal Style) fans for a “tribalicious”  Shimmyshowcase as Ilana presents  Desert Lotus Tribal, Sayuri Tribal, Synergy Tribal, and Little Lotus Tribal. If you love Tribal; are just curious about this style; or just like GREAT bellydancing (all the way from the Antelope Valley); then this is the night for you!  So come to I-Candy and enjoy an evening of dance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 23:  Saviya brings back by popular demand “Feathers &amp; Fringe!”    Those rhinestone whores return as Shimmyshowcase goes Burlesque.  Guest dancers Delilah, IrinaXara, Devon, and Rebecca will shake their fringe and flaunt their feathers on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you think more is better but less is best, then you don’t want to miss this show!&lt;br /&gt;Marie Elena interested in 1/23&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 30:  Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power”  theme night.   Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all.  Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma,  Ashley,  male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters!  So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 6:   Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she is pleased that the dazzling Sabrina and The Dancing Lotus duo are among our guest dancers for this evening’s performance.  We still have a few openings , so if you would like to dance on I-Candy’s magic carpet, please contact her at shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 13:  On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani , and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love!  Please come join us for a memorable evening of dance and show a warm Shimmyshowcase welcome to all of these wonderful performers.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4488114927455336017?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4488114927455336017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4488114927455336017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4488114927455336017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPENINGS'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4643033520417209019</id><published>2011-01-02T15:55:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-02T15:59:11.015-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>January 9:  Xandra celebrates the beginning of a new Shimmyshowcase year and her birthday with the exquisite  Draca, Kamar, Meryem Vani, troupe Baraka and Maria performing on the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  Her wish is that you come down to I-Candy Coffee and enjoy a fantastic show in a cozy and friendly environment.  We’d like to start a little earlier for this showcase—at 6:30 pm—to allow time for cake during the break!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 16:  Calling all ATS (American Tribal Style) fans for a “tribalicious”  Shimmyshowcase as Ilana presents  Desert Lotus Tribal, Sayuri Tribal, Synergy Tribal, and Little Lotus Tribal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 23:  Saviya brings back by popular demand “Feathers &amp; Fringe!”    Those rhinestone whores return as Shimmyshowcase goes Burlesque.  Guest dancers Delilah, IrinaXara, Devon, and Rebecca will shake their fringe and flaunt their feathers on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you think more is better but less is best, then you don’t want to miss this show!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 30:  Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power”  theme night.   Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all.  Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma,  Ashley,  male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters!  So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4643033520417209019?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4643033520417209019/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-shimmyshowcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4643033520417209019'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4643033520417209019'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcoming-shimmyshowcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7775135370795065510</id><published>2010-12-12T17:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-12T17:08:11.401-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Ashley, Meryem Vani, Ana, and male dancer David to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19    - Shimmy Showcase coordinator Saviya celebrates her Birthday Sagittarius style with lots of friends, music, and laughter!  Since Sags love to party we are going to start early-- at 5pm!  A wide mosaic of dance styles will be presented by Sister Sag Jheri St James and Sisters in dance, Deborah, Bella, Nova Kachina, Aileen, and Sarah al Nour.   Saviya asks no presents please, unless you would like to donate pet supplies to go to the Laguna Beach animal shelter that Saviya is sponsoring this year.  Food, toys, even old towels and tight woven blankets can be used in the pens.  So treat yourself to a new set of bath towels and donate your old ones! :-)   It is Saviya’s birthday wish that you please join us for this last Shimmyshowcase of 2010!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 26 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy Holidays!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 2, 2011—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy New Year!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 9:  Xandra celebrates the beginning of a new Shimmyshowcase year and her birthday with the exquisite  Draca, Kamar, Meryem Vani, Adrianne and Maria performing on the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  Her wish is that you come down to I-Candy Coffee and enjoy a fantastic show in a cozy and friendly environment.  We’d like to start a little earlier for this showcase—at 6:30 pm—to allow time for cake during the break!  Xandra prefers you not bring any gift other than your presence; however, if you simply can’t arrive empty handed, please bring something that would appeal to a teenage boy or girl; e.g. new or slightly used (clean and in good condition) clothing/accessories or other items a teenager would use/wear.  Xandra will donate them to Casa Youth Shelter (www.casayouthshelter.org)  where she volunteers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 16:  Calling all ATS (American Tribal Style) fans for a “tribalicious”  Shimmyshowcase as Ilana presents  Desert Lotus Tribal, Sayuri Tribal, Synergy Tribal, and Little Lotus Tribal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 23:  Saviya brings back by popular demand “Feathers &amp; Fringe!”    Those rhinestone whores return as Shimmyshowcase goes Burlesque.  Guest dancers Delilah, IrinaXara, Devon, and Rebecca will shake their fringe and flaunt their feathers on I-Candy’s magic carpet.  If you think more is better but less is best, then you don’t want to miss this show!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 30:  Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippy era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power”  theme night.  We already have Taji and Najma signed on for his nostalgic theme.  Any other baby boomers wishing to re-live their youthful days in dance—or any dancer who loves the music of this era-- please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7775135370795065510?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7775135370795065510/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7775135370795065510'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7775135370795065510'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/12/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4792921236255536447</id><published>2010-11-28T18:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-28T18:30:45.860-08:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us.  In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents  “Love is in the Air.”   Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina, Melissa, Ashley, Reba and the Om Sisters performing with us for this special evening.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Ashley, Meryem Vani, Ana, and male dancer David to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19    - Shimmy Showcase coordinator Saviya celebrates her Birthday Sagittarius style with lots of friends, music, and laughter!  Since Sags love to party we are going to start early-- at 5pm!  A wide mosaic of dance styles will be presented by Sister Sag Jheri St James and Sisters in dance, Deborah, Bella, and Sarah al Nour.  Saviya asks no presents please, unless you would like to donate pet supplies to go to the Laguna Beach animal shelter that Saviya is sponsoring this year.  Food, toys, even old towels and tight woven blankets can be used in the pens.  So treat yourself to a new set of bath towels and donate your old ones! :-)   It is Saviya’s birthday wish that you please join us for this last Shimmyshowcase of 2010!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 26 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy Holidays!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 2, 2011—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy New Year!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4792921236255536447?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4792921236255536447/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar_28.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4792921236255536447'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4792921236255536447'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar_28.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6448899798130054806</id><published>2010-11-14T19:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-14T19:53:04.804-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes three sensational guest dancers to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Daliah, Maria, and Dalilah will dazzle and tantalize you with their exquisite costumes and spectacular moves, so be sure to come see it or you will be sorry that you missed some great dancing!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us.  In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents  “Love is in the Air.”   Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina, Melissa, Ashley, Reba and the Om Sisters performing with us for this special evening.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Ashley and David to I-Candy’s magic carpet.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19    - It’s the annual year-end holiday Shimmyshowcase and also coordinator Saviya’s birthday!  To help her celebrate, we have some sensational dancers lined up to perform for this last Shimmyshowcase of 2010.   Please join guest dancers Jheri (of JJ &amp; the Habibis), Bella, Sarah al Nour , Deborah,  and Anastasia as we celebrate Saviya’s birthday through dance performances reflecting the holiday season.    For this year-end event, we’re starting earlier--at 5:00 p.m.  You can make a tasty meal from an I-Candy sandwich, salad, or soup during the first half of our show and enjoy birthday cake at intermission.  We hope you can join in the fun and festivities!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 26 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy Holidays!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 2, 2011—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy New Year!&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6448899798130054806?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6448899798130054806/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6448899798130054806'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6448899798130054806'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-9100764527087428438</id><published>2010-11-08T20:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-11-08T20:22:28.498-08:00</updated><title type='text'>SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases:   December 5 and 12!  If you would like to perform on one of these nights, PLEASE contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;November  14  - Coordinator Amber of the Om Sisters will be joined by her “sister” Jannah and guest dancers Jacqueline,  Haven Bellydance Collective, and  Liliana for this Shimmyshowcase.   These fantastic performers are guaranteed to make this a very entertaining program, so please join us at I-Candy for a truly enjoyable evening.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes three sensational guest dancers to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Daliah, Maria, and Dalilah will dazzle and tantalize you with their exquisite costumes and spectacular moves, so be sure to come see it or you will be sorry that you missed some great dancing!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us.  In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents  “Love is in the Air.”   Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina performing with us for this special evening.  We invite other dancers who would like to perform to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she welcomes guest dancers Ashley and David to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  We’re looking for other dancers who would like to perform, so if you are interested, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com, and we’ll be delighted to add you to our program!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 19    - It’s the annual year-end holiday Shimmyshowcase and also coordinator Saviya’s birthday!  To help her celebrate, we have some sensational dancers lined up to perform for this last Shimmyshowcase of 2010.   Please join guest dancers Jheri (of JJ &amp; the Habibis), Bella, Sarah al Nour , Deborah,  and Anastasia as we celebrate Saviya’s birthday through dance performances reflecting the holiday season.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 26 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy Holidays!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 2, 2011—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE—Happy New Year!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-9100764527087428438?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/9100764527087428438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/showcase-calendar-dancer-opportunities.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9100764527087428438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9100764527087428438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/11/showcase-calendar-dancer-opportunities.html' title='SHOWCASE CALENDAR &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-9150387179467261947</id><published>2010-10-31T19:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-31T19:24:25.550-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases:   December 5 and 12!  If you would like to perform on one of these nights, PLEASE contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, Devon, Meredith, and Hipsy Gipsy to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November  14  - Coordinator Amber of the Om Sisters will be joined by her “sister” Jannah and guest dancers Jacqueline,  Haven Bellydance Collective, and Liliana for this Shimmyshowcase.   These fantastic performers are guaranteed to make this a very entertaining program, so please join us at I-Candy for a truly enjoyable evening.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes three sensational guest dancers to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  Daliah, Maria, and Dalilah will dazzle and tantalize you with their exquisite costumes and spectacular moves, so be sure to come see it or you will be sorry that you missed some great dancing!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us.  In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents  “Love is in the Air.”   Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina performing with us for this special evening.  We invite other dancers who would like to perform to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she seeks guest dancers who would like to perform.  If that would be you, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-9150387179467261947?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/9150387179467261947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_31.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9150387179467261947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/9150387179467261947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_31.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7929106169951012827</id><published>2010-10-24T12:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-24T12:41:30.525-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCER OPENINGS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases:   November 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12!  If you would like to perform on one of these nights, PLEASE contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;SCHEDULE:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, Amber, and Tahira&amp;Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, Devon, Meredith, and Hipsy Gipsy to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November  14  - This Shimmyshowcase is special because guest dancer Jacqueline will be making her first appearance on our magic carpet. We also welcome Haven Bellydance Collective and Liliana.   Coordinating this evening’s program is Amber of the Om Sisters.  We still have room for another dancer, so if you would  like to perform, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 21 – Abraiha is back to coordinate another Shimmyshowcase this Sunday before Thanksgiving and welcomes Daliah and Dalilah to I-Candy’s magic carpet.  We seek other dancers who would like to perform, and invite you to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if that would be you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 28 –- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 5 – The year-end holidays provide the opportunity to show the loved ones in our lives how much they mean to us.  In celebration of this time, Jannah of the Om Sisters presents  “Love is in the Air.”   Shimmyshowcase is thrilled to have the lovely and talented Katerina performing with us for this special evening.  We invite other dancers who would like to perform to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 12 – Abraiha is your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase, and she seeks guest dancers who would like to perform.  If that would be you, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7929106169951012827?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7929106169951012827/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_24.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7929106169951012827'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7929106169951012827'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_24.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-8903309833830874788</id><published>2010-10-13T19:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-13T20:01:37.911-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS NEEDED!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases: November 7 and 14. If you would like to perform on one of these nights, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Saviya presents USO Shimmyshowcase “for the troops” this Sunday!&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to join us on this special evening for a unique Shimmyshowcase featuring a “40’s twist” with dancers Saviya, Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&amp;Eve, Marija,  Del&amp;Becky, Rebecca, and singing by the Sweeties!     In the spirit of the United Service Organization (USO), this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces.  It is a special theme night, supporting our military overseas by sending them reminders from home!  All tips collected this night go toward preparing and sending care packages to military in Afghanistan and Iraq.  We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for “care packages” to our troops. (For more information and suggested items, visit http://www.SanPedroPackagesForPatriots.com).      Please join us for a fun show guaranteed to delight!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, Amber, and Tahira&amp;Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancers Daliah, and Meredith to dazzle you with their exquisite costumes and mesmerizing moves.   We still have room for more dancers, so If you would like to be one of our featured performers, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a performance spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November  14  - Shimmyshowcase coordinator Amber of the Om Sisters seeks dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase.  If you would like to dance on this fine evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-8903309833830874788?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/8903309833830874788/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_13.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8903309833830874788'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8903309833830874788'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_13.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6149081758795614027</id><published>2010-10-03T15:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-10-03T15:05:03.376-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;CALL FOR DANCERS!— We have openings for Shimmyshowcases:   October 17 (USO show) and November 7 and 14 (no themes—just belly dancing!).   If you would like to perform on one of these nights, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot. &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   Guest dancers Najma, Taliee, Azira, and Reba are eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at a special time (5:00 pm).  Guest coordinator Katerina  presents a Sufi Zikr inspired Shimmy Showcase with live music by Saf Mavi.  Presenting a whirling performance by Marguerite Kusuhara and dancing by Lee Ali, Akasha Starr and Katerina and the Kabuki Dolls.  Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering".  It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders.  Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms.  Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   In the spirit of the USO this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces.  It is a special "fund raising" theme night, supporting a charity that remembers our military overseas by sending them reminders from home!  All tips collected this night go to this cause.  DANCERS "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to entertain on behalf of our military and hopefully to our military as our guests!   Saviya would love for every dancer who has a loved one or friend in the military to join us on this special evening and spread the word among your friends to come to Shimmyshowcase on October 17 for unique variations on dance orientale and other entertainment provided by Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&amp;Eve, Marija, and Del&amp;Becky.     We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for “care packages” to our troops. (For more information and suggested items, visit http://www.SanPedroPackagesForPatriots.com).     We also seek individuals with video recording equipment who would be willing to record our showcase to DVD.  Let’s pack the house for our troops!   We still have openings for dancers who’d like to try out their interpretation of our “USO” theme, so if you like the theme and the cause, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj, Draca, Sabrina, and Tahira&amp;Azira already lined up to play their dance tricks on our magic carpet.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancer Daliah, who will be making her Shimmyshowcase dance debut.   We still have plenty of room for more dancers, so If you would like to be one of our featured performers, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com  for a performance spot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November  14  - The Om Sisters seek dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase.  If you would like to dance on this fine evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6149081758795614027?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6149081758795614027/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6149081758795614027'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6149081758795614027'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/10/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-6663606495941060440</id><published>2010-09-26T16:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-26T16:10:45.812-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR  &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;CALL FOR DANCERS!— Shimmyshowcase has openings in October and November.  Please see below for available nights and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform! &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Delilah, Carmella Fatale, Reba, and Masa will be performing their own unique interpretations of bellydancing to this retro theme.  If you would like to escape the 21st century for one evening and take a trip back in the 60’s, please join us at I-Candy coffee!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   Guest dancers Najma, Taliee, and Azira are eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!    Dancers—we have one opening left, so please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform to this fun theme!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at a special time (5:00 pm)!  Guest coordinator Katerina  presents a Sufi Zikr inspired Shimmy Showcase with live music by Saf Mavi.  Presenting a whirling performance by Marguerite Kusuhara and dancing by Lee Ali, Veronika, Akasha Starr and Katerina and the Kabuki Dolls.  Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering".  It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders.  Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms.  Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   In the spirit of the USO this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces.  It is a special "fund raising" theme night, supporting a charity that remembers our military overseas by sending them reminders from home!  All tips this night only go to this cause.  DANCERS "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to entertain on behalf of our military and hopefully to our military as our guests!   Saviya would love for every dancer who has a loved one or friend in the military to join us on this special evening and spread the word among your friends to come to Shimmyshowcase on October 17 for some truly unique variations on dance orientale and other entertainment provided by Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&amp;Eve, Xandra, and other guest performers.     We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for the “care package” we will send. (For more information, visit www.anysoldier.com ).     We also seek a few individuals with video recording equipment who would be willing to record our showcase and put it on DVDs that we can send with the care packages!  Let’s pack the house for our troops!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj and Draca already lined up to perform.  If you want to play your dance tricks on our magic carpet, shoot us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll scare you up a performance spot.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancer Daliah, who will be making her dance debut at this Shimmyshowcase!  However, this vivacious lady is no stranger to I-Candy Coffee as she recently joined our audience and even gave some impromptu dance lessons on our magic carpet!  Please come see her and other guest dancers yet to be named!  If you would like to perform, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-6663606495941060440?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/6663606495941060440/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6663606495941060440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/6663606495941060440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR  &amp; DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-8733930987128172616</id><published>2010-09-19T14:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-19T14:25:40.732-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CALL FOR DANCERS!— We have an opening for October 3 (Movie night), as well as other upcoming Theme nights!  Please read on for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella, Mandi, Ilana, and Meredith lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Delilah, Carmella Fatale, Reba, and Masa will be performing their own unique interpretations of bellydancing to this retro theme.  If you would like to escape the 21st century for one evening and take a trip back in the 60’s, please join us at I-Candy coffee!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   Guest dancers Najma, Taliee, and Azira are eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!    Dancers—we have one opening left, so please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform to this fun theme!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at special (5:00 pm) time!  Guest coordinator Katerina  presents Sufi Style Zikr with live music by Saf Mavi.  Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering".  It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders.  Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms.  Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   In the spirit of the USO this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces.  It is a special "fund raising" theme night, supporting a charity that remembers our military overseas by sending them reminders from home!  All tips this night only go to this cause.  DANCERS "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to entertain on behalf of our military and hopefully to our military as our guests!   Saviya would love for every dancer who has a loved one or friend in the military to join us on this special evening and spread the word among your friends to come to Shimmyshowcase on October 17 for some truly unique variations on dance orientale and other entertainment provided by Sarah al Nour, Katerina, Tom&amp;Eve, Xandra, and other guest performers.     We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for the “care package” we will send. (For more information, visit www.anysoldier.com ).     We also seek a few individuals with video recording equipment who would be willing to record our showcase and put it on DVDs that we can send with the care packages!  Let’s pack the house for our troops!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj and Draca already lined up to perform.  If you want to play your dance tricks on our magic carpet, shoot us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll scare you up a performance spot.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 7 – Xandra welcomes guest dancer Daliah, who will be making her dance debut at this Shimmyshowcase!  However, this vivacious lady is no stranger to I-Candy Coffee as she recently joined our audience and even gave some impromptu dance lessons on our magic carpet!  Please come see her and other guest dancers yet to be named!  If you would like to perform, please email Xandra at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-8733930987128172616?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/8733930987128172616/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8733930987128172616'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/8733930987128172616'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7708821281969183782</id><published>2010-09-12T14:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-12T14:26:55.019-07:00</updated><title type='text'>~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Gaea, Sabrina, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella, Mandi, Ilana, and Meredith lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Delilah, Ally, Reba, and Masa will be performing their own unique interpretations of bellydancing to this retro theme.  If you would like to escape the 21st century for one evening and take a trip back in the 60’s, please join us at I-Candy coffee!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   Guest dancers Najma, Taliee, and Azira are eager to dance to their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at special (5:00 pm) time!  Guest coordinator Katerina  presents Sufi Style Zikr with live music by Saf Mavi.  Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering".  It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders.  Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms.  Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   In the spirit of the USO this showcase is dedicated to our men and women in the armed forces.  It is a special "fund raising" theme night, supporting a charity that remembers our military overseas by sending them reminders from home!  All tips this night only go to this cause.  DANCERS "Aunt Saviya" wants YOU to entertain on behalf of our military and hopefully to our military as our guests!   Saviya would love for every dancer who has a loved one or friend in the military to join us on this special evening and spread the word among your friends to come to Shimmyshowcase on October 17 for some truly unique variations on dance orientale for the troops.    Show your support by volunteering to dance or come as a guest!   We encourage our guests to bring small, lightweight items for the “care package” we will send. (For more information, visit www.anysoldier.com ).     Let’s pack the house!   We also seek a few individuals with video recording equipment who would be willing to record our showcase and put it on DVDs that we can send with the care packages!&lt;br /&gt;Dancers—please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you are interested in performing in this first ever Shimmyshowcase USO tour.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - Double double toil and trouble—With Halloween around the corner, Ilana of the Om Sisters presents the “Thrills and Chills Shivershowcase.”   She’s cooking up a program which we know is guaranteed to be fun, especially with Siraj already lined up to perform.  If you want to play your dance tricks on our magic carpet, shoot us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll scare you up a performance spot.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7708821281969183782?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7708821281969183782/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar_12.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7708821281969183782'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7708821281969183782'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar_12.html' title='~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3098894568574977298</id><published>2010-09-05T17:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-09-05T17:03:32.608-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Kalila, Gaea, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella, Mandi, Ilana, and Meredith lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Delilah, Ally, Reba, and Masa will be performing their own unique interpretations of bellydancing to this retro theme.  If you would like to escape the 21st century for one evening and take a trip back in the 60’s, please join us at I-Candy coffee!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   This fun theme is so popular that our performer slate is already full with guest dancers Najma, Taliee, and Azira eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 10 – Special Shimmyshowcase event at special (5:00 pm) time!  Guest coordinator Katerina  presents Sufi Style Zikr with live music by Saf Mavi.  Dhikr, otherwise spelt Zikr or Zikar, is literally "remembering".  It is the religious ceremony or act of devotion practiced by the various Sufi orders.  Universal Sufi Dhikr differs from the Islamic form of Dhikr, widening the scope of the term to encompass remembrance of the spiritual in all forms.  Come join us for a moving music and dance experience -- starting earlier than usual at 5:00 PM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 17 -   Saviya is still working on another special theme night for this Shimmyshowcase which will be revealed next week!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 24   - Double double toil and trouble—With Halloween around the corner, and the Om Sisters in charge of this Shimmyshowcase, you know it’s going to be good!  They’re still cooking the theme, but we know this will be a great show because Siraj is already lined up to perform.  If you want to play your dance tricks on our magic carpet, shoot us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll scare you up a performance spot.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 31 –  DARK  (No Shimmyshowcase this Sunday—enjoy your Halloween!)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3098894568574977298?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3098894568574977298/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3098894568574977298'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3098894568574977298'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/09/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3836966711354441791</id><published>2010-08-22T12:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-22T12:59:17.875-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;See photos of our dancers at I-Candy on Facebook:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=18906&amp;id=133995436630674&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 22  -  Spectacular Special Shimmyshowcase event on this evening as Sarah al Nour &amp; Alec Marken present Bands &amp; Bellies 5! Please join us at I-Candy at 7 pm for an extraordinary program of live music by Deep Stirrings for the first half, followed by some fabulous dancing by Veronika, IrinaXara, Perizad, Onyx, Mandala DanceWorks, and BonBon plus Global Groove for the finale.  These accomplished dancers perform to a range of styles from fusion to Middle Eastern—something for everyone’s taste!  You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 29 -  Abraiha is your Shimmyshowcase coordinator for this last traditional weekend of summer, and she welcomes the scintillating Alexandra Samuel, captivating Cynthia, and alluring Ana back to Shimmyshowcase’s magic carpet to perform for you!   We know you’ll love these wonderful dancers and hope you can come to Long Beach for the cool ocean breeze and spend your evening at I-Candy for a great dance program.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 5—DARK (NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE)—enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Kalila, Gaea, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella, Mandi, and Meredith lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Delilah, Ally, and Masa will be performing their own unique interpretations of bellydancing to this retro theme.  If you would like to escape the 21st century for one evening and take a trip back in the 60’s, please join us at I-Candy coffee!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 3 –  Jannah from the Om Sisters presents a Shimmyshowcase night at the movies!   This fun theme is so popular that our performer slate is already full with guest dancers Najma, Taliee, and Azira eager to dance their favorite movie themes for your enjoyment.  Please come down and join in the fun!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3836966711354441791?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3836966711354441791/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3836966711354441791'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3836966711354441791'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4386503830891728098</id><published>2010-08-15T13:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-15T13:53:42.377-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CALL FOR DANCERS!—We have performance openings August 29 and September 26 (theme night)   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August  15  - Ilana from the Om Sisters  presents  “Rock a Belly!”   In case it isn’t clear, this is Rock ‘n Roll--belly dance style!  We have Haven Bellydance troupe, Draca, and Delilah signed on as guest rockers/dancers to entertain the folks at I-Candy coffee with great dancing set to great music.  So come on down, grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake or sandwich and settle in for a rollicking good time. &lt;br /&gt;August 22  -  Spectacular Special Shimmyshowcase event on this evening as Sarah al Nour &amp; Alec Marken present Bands &amp; Bellies 5! Please join us at I-Candy at 7 pm for an extraordinary program of live music by Deep Stirrings for the first half, followed by some fabulous dancing by Veronika, IrinaXara, Perizad, Onyx, Mandala DanceWorks, and BonBon plus Global Groove for the finale.  These accomplished dancers perform to a range of styles from fusion to Middle Eastern—something for everyone’s taste!  You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 29 -  Abraiha is your Shimmyshowcase coordinator for this last traditional weekend of summer, and she welcomes the scintillating Alexandra Samuel and captivating Cynthia  back to Shimmyshowcase’s magic carpet to perform for you!   We still have room for one more dancer, so if you would like to perform, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 5—DARK (NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE)—enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Kalila, Gaea, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella, Mandi, and Meredith lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Dancers who would like to perform for this theme should email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4386503830891728098?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4386503830891728098/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_15.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4386503830891728098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4386503830891728098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_15.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-2280133347623717059</id><published>2010-08-08T20:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-08T20:09:30.425-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—We have performance openings August 29 and September 19 and 26 with special themes!   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August  15  - Ilana from the Om Sisters  presents  “Rock a Belly!”   In case it isn’t clear, this is Rock ‘n Roll--belly dance style!  We have Haven Bellydance troupe, Draca, and Delilah signed on as guest rockers/dancers to entertain the folks at I-Candy coffee with great dancing set to great music.  So come on down, grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake or sandwich and settle in for a rollicking good time.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 22  -  Spectacular Special Shimmyshowcase event on this evening as Sarah al Nour &amp; Alec Marken present Bands &amp; Bellies 5! Please join us at I-Candy at 7 pm for an extraordinary program of live music by Deep Stirrings for the first half, followed by some fabulous dancing by Katerina, Veronika, IrinaXara, Perizad, Onyx, and BonBon plus Global Groove for the finale.  These accomplished dancers perform to a range of styles from fusion to Middle Eastern—something for everyone’s taste!  You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 29 -  Abraiha is your Shimmyshowcase coordinator for this last traditional weekend of summer, and she welcomes the scintillating Alexandra Samuel and captivating Cynthia  back to Shimmyshowcase’s magic carpet to perform for you!   We still have room for one more dancer, so if you would like to perform, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 5—DARK (NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE)—enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Kalila, Gaea, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  It’s Reggae night at Shimmyshowcase and Amber of the Om Sisters already has Bella and Mandi lined up to mellow the magic carpet at I-Candy.  This should be the perfect Shimmyshowcase for those seeking respite from the many stresses life brings these days, where you can relax with a nice cup of tea, specialty beverage or tasty desert and enjoy fine dancing to a reggae beat (but please leave the ganja at home!).  Dancers, be sure to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 26 – Saviya coordinates yet another great theme night for Shimmyshowcase.  This time we go back to the 60’s!  That’s right, it’s another nostalgia-themed showcase highlighting one of the most eventful decades of the 20th century.  Dancers who would like to perform for this theme should email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a performance spot.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-2280133347623717059?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/2280133347623717059/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_08.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2280133347623717059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/2280133347623717059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_08.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7126488776462774246</id><published>2010-08-01T16:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-08-01T16:25:53.214-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—We have performance openings August 29 and September 19!   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Coordinator Abraiha welcomes guest dancers Tahma , Ana, and Veronique to I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  We hope you can come down to I-Candy to see these exquisite dancers enthrall you with their gorgeous interpretations of middle eastern dance!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase, and she has guest dancers Nova Kachina, Reba, Zia, Bhalanca, Parveh, and Lesley  lined up to shimmy for you!   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August  15  - Ilana from the Om Sisters  presents  “Rock a Belly!”   In case it isn’t clear, this is Rock ‘n Roll--belly dance style!  We have Haven Bellydance troupe, Draca, and Delilah signed on as guest rockers/dancers to entertain the folks at I-Candy coffee with great dancing set to great music.  So come on down, grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake or sandwich and settle in for a rollicking good time.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 22  -  Spectacular Special Shimmyshowcase event on this evening as Sarah al Nour &amp; Alec Marken present Bands &amp; Bellies 5! Please join us at I-Candy at 7 pm for an extraordinary program of live music by Deep Stirrings for the first half, followed by some fabulous dancing by Katerina, Veronika, IrinaXara, Perizad, Onyx, and BonBon plus Global Groove for the finale.  These accomplished dancers perform to a range of styles from fusion to Middle Eastern—something for everyone’s taste!  You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 29 -  Abraiha is your Shimmyshowcase coordinator for this last traditional weekend of summer, and she welcomes the scintillating Alexandra Samuel and captivating Cynthia back to Shimmyshowcase’s magic carpet to perform for you!  We still have openings for dancers, so if you would like to perform, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 5—DARK (NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE)—enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 12 –A special welcome back after the Labor Day Holiday, Xandra is thrilled to have Marguerite and Rico  bringing you Live Music as Elan.    She’s also happy that Saphira, Kalila, Gaea, and Kamar will be returning to dance at this Shimmyshowcase.   It’s a special treat to have Live music and dancing by such accomplished musicians and dancers, so please come down to I-Candy for an evening sure to delight and entertain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September  19  -  The Om Sisters seek guest dancers to perform at I-Candy for this Shimmyshowcase.  Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7126488776462774246?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7126488776462774246/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7126488776462774246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7126488776462774246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-677980514098764834</id><published>2010-07-25T12:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-25T12:33:25.312-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—SHIMMYSHOWCASE NEEDS YOU!—We have performance openings August 8, &amp; August 29!   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel, Devon and Jamali Bellydance Trio  performing on this evening.  Please join us at I-Candy Coffee to enjoy a gourmet coffee drink (hot or cold) or tea and perhaps a tasty sandwich or slice of cheesecake plus some sensational belly dancing!    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Coordinator Abraiha welcomes guest dancers Tahma , Ana, and Veronique to I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  We hope you can come down to I-Candy to see these exquisite dancers enthrall you with their gorgeous interpretations of middle eastern dance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase, and she has guest dancers Nova Kachina and Reba lined up to shimmy for you!  We have room for more dancers, so if you would like a performance spot, please send an email to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll put you on the program!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August  15  - Ilana from the Om Sisters  presents  “Rock a Belly!”   In case it isn’t clear, this is Rock ‘n Roll--belly dance style!  We have Haven Bellydance troupe, Draca, and Delilah signed on as guest rockers/dancers to entertain the folks at I-Candy coffee with great dancing set to great music.  So come on down, grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cheesecake or sandwich and settle in for a rollicking good time.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 22  -   Sarah al Nour &amp; Alec Marken present Bands &amp; Bellies 5! Please join us at I-Candy for this Shimmyshowcase featuring Live Music, vocalists and belly dancers performing to a range of styles from fusion to Middle Eastern.  More details and dancer lineup to come in later weeks.  This should be a fun, entertaining event, and we look forward to seeing you there!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 29 -  Abraiha is your Shimmyshowcase coordinator for this last traditional weekend of summer, and she would love to hear from dancers who would like to perform as our guests at I-Candy Coffee.  If that would be you, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 5—DARK (NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE)—enjoy your Labor Day weekend!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-677980514098764834?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/677980514098764834/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_25.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/677980514098764834'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/677980514098764834'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_25.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-3287191013789049568</id><published>2010-07-18T10:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-18T11:02:26.940-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel, Devon and Jamali Bellydance Trio  performing on this evening.  We still have an opening for another dancer, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Coordinator Abraiha welcomes guest dancers Tahma , Ana, and Veronique to I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  We hope you can come down to I-Candy to see these exquisite dancers enthrall you with their gorgeous interpretations of middle eastern dance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase, and she has guest dancer Nova Kachina all ready lined up to shimmy for you!  We have room for more dancers, so if you would like a performance spot, please send an email to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll put you on the program!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August  15  - Ilana from the Om Sisters  presents  “Rock a Belly!”   In case it isn’t clear, this is Rock ‘n Roll--belly dance style!  We already have Haven Bellydance troupe and Delilah signed on as guest rockers/dancers and would love to have another dancer!  If you’d like to perform for this high energy showcase, please shoot us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-3287191013789049568?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/3287191013789049568/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_18.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3287191013789049568'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/3287191013789049568'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_18.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPPORTUNITIES'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5959399477085125622</id><published>2010-07-10T16:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-10T16:41:46.009-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPENINGS</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DANCERS—SHIMMYSHOWCASE NEEDS YOU!—We have performance openings  July 25, &amp; August 8!   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;Sunday, July 11 -- Dreams-the healing, the joyful, the funny, the fantasy, the scary, the soul searching, the seductive, the prophetic.  Be entertained by the dancers’ own "Dream Interpretations."  Join Meryem Vani, Veronika, Bella and Nova Kachina along with hostess Saviya for a night of Dreams!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE –checkout Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha’s Dancershowcase at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com).  For more information, visit http://dancershowcase.com &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel  performing on this evening.  We have openings for more guest dancers, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Coordinator Abraiha welcomes guest dancers Tahma , Ana, and Veronique to I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  We hope you can come down to I-Candy to see these exquisite dancers enthrall you with their gorgeous interpretations of middle eastern dance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase for which we seek guest dancers.  If you would like a performance spot, please send an email to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll put you on the program!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5959399477085125622?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5959399477085125622/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_10.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5959399477085125622'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5959399477085125622'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer_10.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR AND DANCER OPENINGS'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-1862523167210894415</id><published>2010-07-01T17:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-01T17:28:29.669-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ANd DANCER OPENINGS</title><content type='html'>SHIMMYSHOWCASE IS LOOKING  FOR DANCERS!—On   July 25 &amp; August 1 &amp; 8!   Please see below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 4— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE -- Happy 4th of July!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 Be sure to join us for a very special theme:  Dreams-the healing, the joyful, the funny, the fantasy, the scary, the soul searching, the seductive, the prophetic.  Be entertained by the dancers’ own "Dream Interpretations."  Join Meryem Vani, Veronika, Bella and Nova Kachina along with hostess Saviya for a night of Dreams!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – but Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha is hosting a dinner with middle eastern and Latin dance performances featuring some of our Shimmyshowcase dancers (Marlena, Taji Abraiha) at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com), 323-268-4177; email reservations at reservations071810@yahoo.com .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel  performing on this evening.  We have openings for more guest dancers, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Coordinator Abraiha welcomes guest dancer Tahma to I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  We have room for more dancers so please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform for this show.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase for which we seek guest dancers.  If you would like a performance spot, please send an email to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll put you on the program!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&lt;br /&gt;for additional information, please visit our Blog at http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/ .     &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt; We look forward to seeing you soon at the Sunday Shimmyshowcase!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-1862523167210894415?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/1862523167210894415/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1862523167210894415'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/1862523167210894415'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/upcoming-showcase-calendar-and-dancer.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ANd DANCER OPENINGS'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7757493135288923405</id><published>2010-06-24T20:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-24T20:58:49.153-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha welcomes the gorgeous May, Lapis, and Lois to the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 4— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE -- Happy 4th of July!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancers Meryem Vani, Veronika, Bella, and Nova Kachina  will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We are looking forward to a fascinating showcase from these highly creative dancers, so please join us at I-Candy Coffee for the Shimmyshowcase of your dreams.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – but Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha is hosting a dinner with middle eastern and Latin dance performances featuring some of our Shimmyshowcase dancers (Marlena, Taji Abraiha) at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com), 323-268-4177; email reservations at reservations071810@yahoo.com .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel  performing on this evening.  We have openings for more guest dancers, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Abraiha is your coordinator, and she seeks guest dancers to grace I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  Dancers—please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 8 – Saviya will be coordinating this evening’s Shimmyshowcase for which we seek guest dancers.  If you would like a performance spot, please send an email to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we’ll put you on the program!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7757493135288923405?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7757493135288923405/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_24.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7757493135288923405'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7757493135288923405'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_24.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-4552190227043152381</id><published>2010-06-20T14:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-20T14:11:22.845-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 20 – Xandra welcomes guest artists Dancing Flower, Nichole, Meryem Vani, and Raks Bahlam to our magic carpet on this Summer’s eve.  We hope you can join our friendly Shimmyshowcase family at I-Candy to see these fabulous dancers perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha welcomes the gorgeous May, Lapis, and Lois to the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 4— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE -- Happy 4th of July!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancers Meryem Vani, Veronika, and Bella will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We have room for one more dancer, so if you would like to share your dreams in dance with our Shimmyshowcase community on this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – but Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha is hosting a dinner with middle eastern and Latin dance performances featuring some of our Shimmyshowcase dancers (Marlena, Taji Abraiha) at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com), 323-268-4177; email reservations at reservations071810@yahoo.com .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel  performing on this evening.  We have openings for more guest dancers, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;August 1 – Abraiha is your coordinator, and she seeks guest dancers to grace I-Candy’s magic carpet on this first Sunday in August.  Dancers—please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-4552190227043152381?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/4552190227043152381/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_20.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4552190227043152381'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/4552190227043152381'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_20.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-7361077376383762157</id><published>2010-06-14T08:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-14T08:05:51.792-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at  I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 20 – Xandra welcomes guest artists Dancing Flower, Nichole, Meryem Vani, and Raks Bahlam to our magic carpet on this Summer’s eve.  We hope you can join our friendly Shimmyshowcase family at I-Candy to see these fabulous dancers perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha welcomes the gorgeous May, Lapis, and Lois to the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 4— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE -- Happy 4th of July!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancers Meryem Vani, Veronika, and Bella will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We have room for one more dancer, so if you would to share your dreams in dance with our Shimmyshowcase community on this evening, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – but Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha is hosting a dinner with middle eastern and Latin dance performances featuring some of our Shimmyshowcase dancers (Marlena, Taji Abraiha) at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com), 323-268-4177; email reservations at reservations071810@yahoo.com .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 25 – Xandra will be coordinating this Shimmyshowcase and is thrilled to have Alexandra Samuel  performing on this evening.  We have openings for more guest dancers, so if you would like to perform for this showcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-7361077376383762157?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/7361077376383762157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_14.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7361077376383762157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/7361077376383762157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar_14.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5545148313265269667</id><published>2010-06-06T15:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-06T15:44:46.074-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 13  - The Witching Hour with Alexiis: Do you know what time it is? Is it getting late? What happens when you don't pay attention? Join Alexiis and special guests Good Witch Dance Company, Katerina,  La Shonda, Ravenmoon, and Jessica to honor the tipping point from the light into the dark. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 20 – Xandra welcomes guest artists Dancing Flower, Nichole, Meryem Vani, Ana, and Raks Bahlam to our magic carpet on this Summer’s eve.  We hope you can join our friendly Shimmyshowcase family at I-Candy to see these fabulous dancers perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha welcomes the gorgeous May, Lapis, and Lois to the Shimmyshowcase magic carpet.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 4— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE -- Happy 4th of July!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancers Meryem Vani and Veronika will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We invite other dancers to perform their own interpretation of “dreams.”    If you would like a performance spot, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 18 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE – but Shimmyshowcase coordinator Abraiha is hosting a dinner with middle eastern and Latin dance performances featuring some of our Shimmyshowcase dancers (Marlena, Taji Abraiha) at Luminarias restaurant (www.luminariasrestaurant.com), 323-268-4177; email reservations at reservations071810@yahoo.com .&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5545148313265269667?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5545148313265269667/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5545148313265269667'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5545148313265269667'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/06/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-5377628754698074712</id><published>2010-05-31T11:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-31T11:33:52.154-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>SHIMMYSHOWCASE at I-CANDY COFFEE 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JUNE 6— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE –but some of our Shimmyshowcase performers will be dancing at CAIRO CARAVAN at Queen Mary; e.g. Troupe Zaghareet on Saturday afternoon; for details, visit http://www.mecda.org/cairo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 13  - The Witching Hour with Alexiis: Do you know what time it is? Is it getting late? What happens when you don't pay attention? Join Alexiis and special guests Good Witch Dance Company, Katerina and La Shonda to honor the tipping point from the light into the dark. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 20 – Xandra welcomes guest artists Dancing Flower, Nichole, Meryem Vani, Ana, and Raks Bahlam to our magic carpet on this Summer’s eve.  We hope you can join our friendly Shimmyshowcase family at I-Candy to see these fabulous dancers perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha already has a full program lined up with the gorgeous May, Miya, Lapis, and Lois performing.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 4—DARK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancer Meryem Vani will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We invite other dancers to perform their own interpretation of “dreams.”    If you would like a performance spot, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-5377628754698074712?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/5377628754698074712/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar_31.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5377628754698074712'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/5377628754698074712'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar_31.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032418537053340438.post-716992109878136764</id><published>2010-05-31T11:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-05-31T11:29:02.177-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR</title><content type='html'>JUNE 6— NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE –but some of our Shimmyshowcase performers will be dancing at CAIRO CARAVAN at Queen Mary; e.g. Troupe Zaghareet on Saturday afternoon; for details, visit http://www.mecda.org/cairo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 13  - The Witching Hour with Alexiis: Do you know what time it is? Is it getting late? What happens when you don't pay attention? Join Alexiis and special guests Good Witch Dance Company, Katerina and La Shonda to honor the tipping point from the light into the dark. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 20 – Xandra welcomes guest artists Dancing Flower, Nichole, Meryem Vani, Ana, and Raks Bahlam to our magic carpet on this Summer’s eve.  We hope you can join our friendly Shimmyshowcase family at I-Candy to see these fabulous dancers perform.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;June 27 – Abraiha already has a full program lined up with the gorgeous May, Miya, Lapis, and Lois performing.  It’s always a great show when our guests from Dance Garden perform at Shimmyshowcase, and we hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of bellydancing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JULY 4—DARK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 11 -  What are your dreams?  Do they tend toward fantasy or more mundane things?  Are they romantic or scary?  Are dreams central to your favorite movies?  Coordinator Savia and guest dancer Meryem Vani will share their dreams interpreted through dance.  We invite other dancers to perform their own interpretation of “dreams.”    If you would like a performance spot, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8032418537053340438-716992109878136764?l=shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/feeds/716992109878136764/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/716992109878136764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8032418537053340438/posts/default/716992109878136764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/2010/05/upcoming-showcase-calendar.html' title='UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR'/><author><name>Xandra</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01422828610130730775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bAruuxI1FA/Tv5DLm-iWAI/AAAAAAAAACI/GPCfBMN6OpQ/s220/Xandra_blog_image.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
