Upcoming Shows in BellyDance Land

Please keep checking this page for updates on upcoming performances with Cris! Basimah & The BDL Team.

Cairo ShimmyQuake

Saturday June 7th, 2025 | 4:10 PM & 8 PM

Come watch The BDL Team perform at the Cairo ShimmyQuake (CSQ) Festival on Saturday, 6/7, at 4:10 pm, and stay for the evening to watch Cris! at the Gala Show!

CSQ features a wide variety of dance styles from around the world including Belly Dance, Bollywood, Flamenco, Balkan, Egyptian Pop, Tribal, and many more.

The event, which runs from Thursday 6/5 through Sunday 6/8, also features workshops with world-renowned instructors, live bands, drum circles, and open dance sessions. Over the weekend, there will be more than one hundred shows to watch!

You can also browse through the latest fashion trends for clothing, jewelry, costuming, art, music, and handmade crafts offered by the vendors.

Visit CSQ for more information and directions.

If you can’t make it in-person to the Gala Show on Saturday, it will be streamed live. Just get your virtual ticket!

Come watch The BDL Team perform at the Cairo ShimmyQuake (CSQ) Festival on Saturday, 6/7, at 4:10 pm, and stay for the evening for Cris! Basimah's performance in the Gala Show!
Wildcat Extravaganza! Variety Showcase

WildCat Extravaganza

Friday July 18th, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Cris! will be performing at the next show on Friday July 18h! Show starts at 7:30 pm.

The Wildcat Extravaganza Showcase includes a wide variety of local dance and singing talent, including Belly Dance, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Afro-Fusion, Latin and more.

Be sure to come early to get a seat. Doors open at 7:00 and cover charge is $20.

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Past Shows by Cris! & Students

Cris! Basimah has been performing belly dance and Folkloric Dances from the Middle East since 1998. Later on, when she became a teacher and choreographer, she extended this list to also include performances of her choreographies by her students and The BDL Team.

Check on previous shows below:


UCSB Middle East Ensemble Performances

Solo Performances

Santa Barbara Dance Festivals / Shows / Classes

Extra Events

Bollywood Performances

By Special Invitation

  • Persian Party to celebrate Norouz (Persian’s New year) – 2011-13
  • Cris! taught a 3-week beginner belly dance session at UCSB’s University Center’s (UCEN). This event was sponsored by the UCSB Lebanese Club and the Hub. (April-May 2012)
  • Brothers of the Balady at Soho (Santa Barbara, CA) – 2003 and 2009
  • Ansuya at Soho (Santa Barbara, CA) – 2003
  • Yaleil comes home (Ojai – CA) – with Ansuya – 2000

Seher Ensemble Performances

  • Belly Dancer Cris! performing at SOhO in Santa Barbara, CA.Moon Over Morocco (Santa Barbara, CA) – by Alexandra King – 2000/2002/2004/2007 – 2010
  • Gathering of the Tribes (Santa Barbara, CA) – by Alexandra King – 2000, 2003 and 2004
  • Near Eastern Dance Festival – MECDA (Ventura, CA) – 2004/2005
  • Cairo Carnivale (Glendale, CA) – 2002/2003
  • Rakkasah (Oakland, CA) – dance festival 2000 and 2002
  • Ojai Day (Ojai, CA) – 2004-2006/2009