Shimmy Showcase Sunday

Alexiis will Raqs the Casbah as dancers shake, rattle and roll to rollicking rock’n roll rhythms. This program is guaranteed to have you on your feet moving to the beat, so be sure to join us for a great time.

SEE BELOW FOR THIS SUNDAY AND OTHER UPCOMING EXCITING PERFORMANCES! December 14 showcase just re-opened for dancers, so it you’d like to perform, PLEASE contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com.

Everyone is invited to come out, have a cup of Java, munch on something yummy and enjoy some really great dancing FOR FREE! Please see coupon at the bottom of this message for special Shimmyshowcase discount!

Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays at the Coffee Haven in Long Beach. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please check out the schedule below for open dates and then email us at
shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com
with the dates on which you'd like to perform.

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at the COFFEE HAVEN in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).
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UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR
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November 16: Alexiis presents Raqs the Casbah with some of rock and roll’s all time favorites, interpreted by Reina, along with Annette, Bunny, Dana, Estra, Gabriel, Jewels, Lena, Mary and Tara. This long standing tradition at The Shimmy Showcase is always a surprise. Will it be Devo this year? ZZ Top? Stone Temple Pilots? Bauhaus? One never knows!

November 23: Saviya will be presenting two wonderful male dancers! Returning to our show is Richie, and, making his Shimmyshowcase debut, Mykael Devad, long time dancer from Santa Barbara. Meryem Vani, Leoma, and Musa will bring their own high energy performances, ALL to live music provided by Fernan with percussionist Craig!

November 30: DARK (Happy Thanksgiving!)

December 7: Abraiha will be coordinating our next-to-last showcase for 2008, and we have two new troupes to dazzle you with their moves. Troupe Rakasaat and Troupe Joharaat will perform with their teacher, Akire.

December 14: In a fitting finale to a great Shimmyshowcase year, founder Alexiis once again brings you a Mid Winters Dream as we celebrate the many holidays and events of the month. Meryem Vani will delight you with yet another of her creative, enchanting performances. The field just opened up again for more dancers, so if you would like to star in our finale for the year, please contact us right away at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com .

December 21: DARK (Happy Holidays!)

December 28: DARK (Happy Holidays!)

January 4: Happy New Year! Shimmyshowcase begins its 2009 season and Xandra celebrates her birthday with LIVE music by the popular Fernan Cobian ensemble. Delilah, Najma and Kamar will be performing on this festive evening and we have room for just one more dancer, so if you’re interested please contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com .

January 11: Savia is your coordinator for this evening and she would love to hear from dancers who’d like to perform! Or anyone who might have a suggestion for a possible theme??? We’d like to hear from you, so please contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com .

January 18: Coordinator Alexiis is looking for dancers who’d like to perform, so if you’re interested, please contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com .

January 25: Another spectacular Shimmyshowcase is in store with Fernan Cobian and his band of drummers playing LIVE music with the ever popular JJ & the Habibis performing.

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Please allow time for parking to avoid missing any of the fun, so be sure to be at the coffee house well before 7:00 PM. We try not to start the show until everyone has settled with a tasty beverage.
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for additional information, please visit our website at: www.ShimmyShowcase.com