upcoming
performances and events
November 4-9, 2010

5-night belly dance cruise aboard the "Carnival Fantasy" ship!
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 1st, 2010, but don't delay, space is limited!
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_fantasy/default.aspx?shipCode=FA
Hosted by Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, you'll leave Charleston, SC for a fabulous trip among the Bahama Islands!

All reservations must be booked directly with Sybil Yocum, travel agent and director of Palmetto Oasis.....no on-line reservations
$25.00 reserves your space!! June 1st is the deadline please rush space is limited!!
Please call Sybil Yocum at Travel Leaders @ 843-881-1181 to reserve your space now!!

Guest instructor.... Amani Jabril ...an international performer and instructor
http://www.amanijabril.com
For additional details visit Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=226038077007 or download PDF "Raq the Boat" flyer
We have our own YouTube channel - check out fun info on the cruise here! http://www.youtube.com/palmettooasis
Past 2010
performances and events
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Saturday May 1, 2010 – 1pm
North Charleston Arts Festival – site
Palmetto Oasis is thrilled to be performing
during the Main Event weekend on the
Performing Arts Center's Main Stage!
Don't miss our new 2010 show entitled "Beyond the Veil" view POSTER
PHOTOS SOON!
Saturday January 9, 2010

Palmetto Oasis entertained the Shriners, and their wives, at the Omar Shrine Temple's Annual Temple Meeting and Election event. Palmetto Oasis transformed the Omar Shrine Temple into ancient Egypt! Tents, music, costumes, dancing, henna, swords, veils, balanced candalabras and more! 4 pages of PHOTOS!!
2009
Performances and Events
Thursday November, 19, 2009
Palmetto Oasis was thrilled to entertain at The 8th Annual 2009 CNN Circle of Light Gala – "Passage to India." This amazing event raises funds to prevent child sexual abuse for the Darkness to Light Foundation.
4 4 pages of PHOTOS!!
For more info. visit: http://www.darkness2light.org/gala2009.asp
Saturday October 17, 2009
Palmetto Oasis will once again be a part of the
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC
Palmetto Oasis has put together our "Unveiling a Cure" team to raise funds for this very worthy cause.
Also, during the month of October, Palmetto Oasis has joined with Mercato Restaurant on Market St. in downtown Charleston, SC to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. Special menu items – the "Merca-Ta-Ta-Tini" and a Grilled "Pink" Pizza will be on the menu with proceedes donated to the cause! Eat. Drink. Support!
Also, when visiting Mercato's this month, you may catch a glimpe of some of our troupe members dressed in costume to encourage your support of the "Merca-ta-ta-tini" and the yummy "Pink" pizza! Enjoy!

"Mirabai" of Seattle presented a
Fusion Fan Veil Workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis
2-4pm on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 – see photos!
Mirabai taught Chinese silk fan fusion theory and technique, a series of basic fan technique and fan dance combinations, culminating in a gorgeous little choreography!!
Thank you to all the attendees, our vendor Lacy of "Beledi Boutique" and especially to Mirabai, for sharing her knowledge and talents!-uj5RFRxMR0
Mirabai is currently President of the
Northwest’s Middle East Arts International (MEAI)
and recently won Belly Dancer USA 1st runner up!
http://www.mirabaidance.coml
Saturday May 2, 2009 – 3pm to 4pm PHOTOS
North Charleston Arts Festival
Palmetto Oasis presented “Rhythms of the Oasis,”a belly dance extravaganza, at the 25th Annual 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival on Saturday, May 2. The troupe performed from 3-4 p.m. on the main stage in the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
The new 2009 show featured elaborate costumes and a wide variety of Middle Eastern dances. Palmetto Oasis dancers used fan veils, wings, balanced large candelabras, lighted hoops, and canes in large troupe dances as well as solos and smaller group numbers. A special “I Dream of Jeannie” dance, with an appearance by local businessman Steve Varn as Major Nelson, was a crowd pleaser!
Don't miss us next year!!
2008
Performances and Events
Suhaila Salimpour Workshop was held
Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 2-5pm
St. Andrew's Family Fitness, Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Charleston, SC

or see FLYER
www.therealsuhaila.com
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mingo Point – Kiawah Island, SC
Corporate event – 7-9pm
Saturday, November 1, 2008 – 7:30-8:30pm on Parkway Stage
Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson SC
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Saturday October 18, 2008
Palmetto Oasis was proud to once again be a part of the
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC – we raised $5,093!!
Palmetto Oasis has put together our "Unveiling a Cure" team to raise funds for this very worthy cause.
Photos (slideshow)
HIlton Head, SC – October 11th
at the Shoreline Ballroom (check back for photos)
Sunday, August 24th 3-5pm
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!
The fabulous Natalie held a 2 hr workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis
that covered Tribal Combinations! FLYER
Saturday, August 23, 2008
SHIMMY-OFF for breast cancer – FLYER
at Manny's Neighborhood Grill 6-9pm
"Unveiling a Cure" from Palmetto Oasis teamed up with Manny's Neighborhood Grill for a fun filled
evening on Sat. August 23rd to raise funds for "Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure."
Dance performances, Hoopers, shimmy contests, "Shimtini's" to drink and more!
See flyer for details! FLYER and "Unveiling a Cure" team site
Sunday, July 20th
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!
The fabulous Natalie held a 2 hr workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis and
covered the Eqyptian basic, Arabic hip twist, paddle turns and snake arms.
Photo slideshow flyer
Sunday June 1, 2008 – 2-6pm
The Piccolo Amazing Race
Palmetto Oasis helped direct participants in the race to the Piccolo artist and handing them the next clue.
An adventure the entire family enjoyed. Starting at Liberty Square (adjacent to SC Aquarium); clues lead participants through eight downtown destinations featuring mini-performances by Piccolo Artists. Finish line party included food, music and prizes. Proceeds benefited the documentary film "Awaken the Dragon" about a group of cancer survivors.
Saturday May 3, 2008 – 3pm
North Charleston Arts Festival – site
Palmetto Oasis performed on the
Performing Arts Center's Main Stage!
PHOTOS!!!
Performance FLYER
Sunday, March 30th
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!
Natalie taught a technique workshop here in Charleston on Sunday, March 30th. The workshop was held at St. Andrews Gym on Sam Rittenburg in West Ashley of Charleston, SC. Natalie covered oblique moves, taxim, sidewinders, and 3/4 shimmies.
Natalie is an amazing person and dancer and we're thrilled to have brought her here to Charleston. http://www.nataliebrown.net/

Saturday February 23, 2008 – 11am
in conjunction with Trident HealthFinders
at
Northwoods Mall, North Charleston, SC
A national event to prevent heart attacks and strokes
dancing • health info • music • family fun • refreshments • celebrities!
http://www.redshoeinitiative.org/
http://www.dayofdance.org/
Wednesday, February 20, 2008,
HAFLA (music/dancing/vending/henna/costume sales etc.)
It was a huge success!!
.....see FLYER
2007
Performances and Events
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Daniel Island Holiday Festival
- photos
November 5-10th, 2007
Palmetto Oasis taught classes and performed in JAMAICA! – more info
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson SC – Photos
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC
Palmetto Oasis put a team together called
"Unveiling the Cure", and we raised $2,000 for this very important cause.
Sept. 2007 State Dept. Hispanic Month – Photos
Sept. 2007 TribOriginal in Black Mountain, NC – Photos
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station Officer's Club
Piccolo Spoleto Finale'
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Hampton Park, Charleston, SC (near The Citadel)
Palmetto Oasis provided an hour of performance and audience participation complete with "Wedding Processional" being led by a dancer balancing a lit candelabra on her head! – Photos
Thursday, May 31, 2007
John's Island Library
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance – Photos
Friday May 19, 2007
Birthday celebration in
downtown Charleston, SC
Saturday May 5, 2007
North Charleston Arts Festival!
Palmetto Oasis performed in the
Performing Arts Center's Lobby Stage – Photos
Saturday April 28, 2007
Spirit of the Tribes, Ft. Lauderdale – Photos
Monday, April 23rd
"Raquy and the Cavemen" drumming workshop and performance (view flyer) at CISCO's CAFE'
Saturday, April 21th
"Beaufort Air Show" and "Softshell Crab Fest &
Lowcountry Blues Festival" – Beaufort, SC – Photos
Thursday, April 19th
Medical University of South Carolina's
"International Bazaar" at MUSC's Horseshoe – Photos
Saturday, April 14th, 5-6pm - JALSAH CHARLESTON! (flyer)
with special guests ISHTAR from Pittsburgh!
Musician’s Workshop 4:00pm – 6:00pm ($10)
Friday March 9, and Saturday March 10, 2007
Performed with "Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band"
at the Pour House on James Island, SC
- the band kicked off their new CD tour.

Saturday February 24, 2007 – Photos
in conjunction with Trident HealthFinders
at
Northwoods Mall, North Charleston, SC
A national event to prevent heart attacks and strokes
dancing • health info • music • family fun • refreshments • celebrities!
Come put on your RED shoes and dance!
http://www.dayofdance.org/
http://www.dayofdance.org/video_00003.html (Patrick Swayze endorsement)
Belly Dance for Health & Happiness
February 3, 2007
Trident HealthFinders in the Northwoods Mall,
North Charleston, SC
"Ladies Belly Dance Night Out"
January 8, 2007, Moncks Corner, SC – photo
Red Hot Mamas with Trident HealthFinders
January 4, 2007, North Charleston, SC
2006
Performances and Events
Troupe Holiday Dinner – Friday, Dec 15, 2006
Charleston, SC – photo
Coastal
Carolina Fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
Ladson, SC – photos
Komen "Race for the Cure" – Oct. 21, 2006
Daniel Island, SC – photo
Festival
Hispano – Oct.1, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos
WomenRock IV: Rockin' On! – Sept. 28, 2006
SC Aquarium, Charleston SC
View pictures from Womenrock and also those
from Charleston's "City Paper"
"Bowl for the Cure" – July 29, 2006
Breast Cancer fundraiser
Charleston, SC – photos
Franke at Seaside – July 20, 2006
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Family Reunion – July 4, 2006
Columbia, SC
Spoleto Finale' – June 11, 2006
Won Silver Fork 2nd place award, at Middleton Plantation
– photos
Piccolo Spoleto Petite Pavilion – May 28, 2006
Charleston, SC– photos
Girl Scout Troupe dance class – May 16, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos
North Charleston Performing Arts Center – May 6, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos
O'Quinn School – March 18, 2006
Mt. Pleasant, SC – photos
Women's Retreat – Jan. 15th, 2006
Folly Beach, SC – photos
Woodlands
Inn – Jan. 8th, 2006
Summerville, SC
2005
Performances
Belly
Blessing – Nov
12, 2005
Ladson, SC – photos
Circa
Carnivale – Oct.
28, 2005
Charleston, SC – photos
Coastal
Carolina Fair – Oct. 27, 2005
Ladson, SC
A
Caravan through Ancient Eqypt – October
1, 2005
* see testimonial
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens
Columbia, SC – photos
WCIV Channel 4 – September
29, 2005
Interview
and dance demonstration on "Lowcountry Live"
Charleston, SC
State Department – September
21, 2005
in
honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Charleston, SC
Festival
Hispano – September
11, 2005
North Charleston, SC
Piccolo Spoleto Finale – June 11, 2005
Charleston,
SC – photos
Piccolo Spoleto Petite Pavillion – June 4, 2005
Charleston,
SC
Piccolo Spoleto Children's Festival – May 28, 2005
Charleston,
SC
North Charleston Arts Festival – April 30, 2005
N. Chas Performance Art Center lobby
North Charleston, SC – photos
"Spirit
of the Tribes" – April 15, 2005
Fort
Lauderdale,
FL – photos
Mt. Pleasant Recreation Workshop – January 21, 2005
Mt.
Pleasant, SC
2004
Performances
Dec.
31, 2004 – First Night Charleston
Charleston, SC
Wednesday
Dec 8, 2004 – Holiday Season HAFLA!
Charleston, SC
November
6, 2004 – Fort Stewart
Palmetto
Oasis entertained America's troops!
Fort Stewart, GA
October
28, 2004 – Coastal Carolina Fair
Appreared
on WCSC's Channel 5's evening news with
an interview and demonsrations
Ladson, SC
October
23, 2004 – 25th Annual Halloween Extravaganza
Hollywood,
S.C.
September
11, 2004 – Festival Hispano
Wannamaker County Park
North Charleston, SC – photos
August
19, 2004 – WomenRock III: Making Waves
SC Aquarium
Charleston,
SC – photos
July,
2004 – Mother's Blessing Ceremony
Summerville,
SC – photos
June
12, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto Finale
Hampton Park
Charleston, SC
May
28, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto International Brunch
Marion Square
Charleston, SC
May
28, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto
"World Music Dance Party" with TURKU
I'On Village Westlake Amphitheatre
252 Ponsbury Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC – photos
May
29, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto
Marion Square
Charleston, SC
May
2, 2004 – North Charleston Arts Festival
Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
April
27, 2004 – Franke Home at Seaside
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jan.
23, 2004– Mt. Pleasant Recreation Workshop
Mt. Pleasant, SC
2003
Performances
Dec.
31, 2003 – First Night Charleston
Charleston, SC
Dec.
13, 2003 – Folly Beach Christmas Parade
Folly Beach, SC
Oct.
24, 2003 – 24th Annual Halloween Extravaganza
Hollywood, SC
August
21, 2003 – Creative Spark
Mt. Pleasant, SC
July
24, 2003 – Citadel Alumni House
Charleston, SC
July
19, 2003 – Omar Shrine Temple
Mt. Pleasant, SC
June
16, 2003 – Alhambra Hall
Mt. Pleasant, SC
May
24, 2003 – Piccolo Spoleto
Charleston, SC
May
3, 2003 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
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