SHIMMYSHOWCASE

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Shimmyshowcase began in 2003 at Coffee Haven in Long Beach. In 2011 we moved to Viento y Agua Coffee House, where we danced every month until COVID-19 brought Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua to an end in March 2020. Our search for a new Shimmyshowcase venue yielded a generous offer from the owners of Babouch Moroccan Restaurant in San Pedro, CA! Shimmyshowcase made its spectacular debut at Babouch on Sunday, July 17, 2022 to a restaurant filled to capacity with a large crowd of enthusiastic Shimmyshowcase supporters, many of whom got up to dance with the performers in an impromptu grand finale to finish off a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Although the place and city have changed, Shimmyshowcase continues its original mission to provide a place where all dancers, from beginners to seasoned performers, are welcome to perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance. For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule. We hope to see you soon at Shimmyshowcase! >

Monday, March 16, 2026

UPCOMING SHIMMYSHOWCASE EVENTS

April 19th – Shimmyshowcase coordinator Saviya and guest performers Draca, Azhar Jamilla, Christina Rizkallah, Audrey, Shimmy Roses, Bella, Shaheen, Dorit, and Taji rock Jade Restaurant’s patio with “Raqs & Blues.”.

Call Jade at 562-430-1111 to make your dinner reservation for 5:45 p.m. to take advantage of happy hour. Please see the host/hostess at the check-in station at the front of the restaurant to locate your table. Shimmyshowcase will begin at 6:30 p.m. .

Jade restaurant is located at the Marina Pacifica shopping center at 6380-A Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803. (https://www.jade-restaurant.com/, https://www.facebook.com/jadelongbeach/ )

May 17 – Christina Rizkallah and Safiyeh present “Aloha Raqs” with Aviana, Sephira, Al’ana, Goldie Kay, Taji, and Audrey

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Additional sites of interest

“Mardi Gras” video highlights

https://youtu.be/Q15-u5JPano

“Good Memories” video highlights

https://youtu.be/5yWoRFoC1D8

“Yuletide Yallah” video highlights

https://youtu.be/kL_ZQhh8JM4

“Ethnic Cornucopia” video highlights

https://youtu.be/ipAmapLweao

Photos from August 17th “Dancing in the Moonlight” Shimmyshowcase by Greg Smith