SHIMMYSHOWCASE: ~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES ~~

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. Shimmyshowcase concluded an amazing, but all too short, run at Babouch when they closed in August, 2023. Shimmyshowcase returned to Long Beach on September 17, 2023 at Jade Restaurant, which was our home for another 31 months. Sadly, Jade closed on March 22, 2026, leaving Shimmyshowcase again in search of a new home. We remain optimistic that Shimmyshowcase will, once again, find a new home for our unique style of belly dancing. For latest updates regarding Shimmyshowcase, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com. >

Sunday, August 7, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

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.
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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.
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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!

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

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!

September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.

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.

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.