Shimmy Showcase Sunday

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!


DANCERS—GREAT NEWS! Your Shimmyshowcase coordinators met at the end of 2011 and planned our 2012 schedule—which means new dancer openings! In addition to a spot on January 29, we also seek dancers for the romantically inspired February 12 showcase. Please read our upcoming schedule below for details.

Everyone is invited 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 in the entertainment area to enjoy some really great dancing at NO cover charge!


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.


Note—N405-W22 (7th St) transition is closed for construction, so for those coming from the south, the best way is to exit the 405 at Westminster as the detour indicates. Then take Westminster through the PCH intersection until it turns into 2nd street. Take the first right immediately after the bridge and an immediate left. That street will turn into 4th and Viento Y Aqua will be on the right.



Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time (earlier if you’re a performer!), so you can first stop at the refreshment counter to get a delicious beverage, snack or sandwich; then head for the show area and grab a seat so you don’t miss any of our great performers!


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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January 15 – Saviya welcomes guest dancers Reina, Rosé, Ana, and Shauntel to perform at Viento y Agua on this evening.



January 22 – Ilana will be your Shimmyshowcase coordinator this evening, and she welcomes guest dancers Dalilah, Rima, Paquita and Jayel.



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.



February 5 – DARK -- No SHIMMYSHOWCASE (we decided not to compete with Super Bowl this year!)



February 12 - As Valentine’s Day draws near, our newest coordinator Draca invites guest dancers to share their romantically inspired bellydance with the Shimmyshowcase community. If you would like to perform with Draca, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com for a spot in this program!



February 19 – DARK -- No SHIMMYSHOWCASE (Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition)



February 26 – Shimmyshowcase will be taken over by the ever-popular JJ & 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.

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