Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Shimmy Showcase Sunday

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.

Dancers—If you’ve ever dreamed of being a circus performer, here’s your opportunity with “Under the Big Top” on May 29! We also seek dancers for our June 12 Shimmyshowcase! Please read below for details and contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT—Beginning THIS SUNDAY May 1st, Shimmyshowcase moves to its new 6:00 pm starting time!

Everyone is invited to this cozy haven for a relaxing evening among friends. Select your favorite beverage, hot or cold, from an assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies or juice; add to that a tasty sandwich or pastry; and then seat yourself alongside our magic carpet to enjoy some really great dancing at NO cover charge!

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.

Please allow time for parking to avoid missing any of the fun. Since street parking around I-Candy Coffee is scarce, we recommend you try the perimeter of Bixby park located two blocks east of I-Candy Coffee at Broadway and Cherry. We appreciate your arrival 15 minutes before show time (earlier if you’re a performer!) so you can get your refreshments and grab a seat and allow us to begin promptly at the scheduled time.

Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please read on to see which showcases have openings and then send an email with your preference to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com

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UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR
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April 24 - DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) HAPPY EASTER!

May 8—DARK (No Shimmyshowcase)—Happy Mothers’ Day!

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.

May 22 - No Shimmyshowcase—(Gay Pride weekend, which means parking is even worse than usual!)

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.

JUNE 5—NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE (CAIRO CARAVAN)

June 12 -- Abraiha will coordinate; dancers who would like to perform for this Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

for additional information, please visit our Blog at http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/ .

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