Hire a belly dancer for your event!

Imagine the look on your guests face as the sound of exotic middle eastern music permeates the air. Somewhere in the distance, the tinkling call of the belly dancers finger cymbals sends hearts aflutter as they wonder when she will appear.

Finally, with a radiant smile and dazzling costume, the dancer enters, her bells ringing out in time to an upbeat malfuf rhythm, her veil draped about her and trailing in the currents of her wake. The song fades, and  a sensuous, meltingly lovely veil dance begins. The audience is mesmerized as the dancer and her veil appear as one.

Again the beat picks up, but this time an earthy percussion takes center stage. The audience is amazed at the dancers control as her body brings the drum beats to life.  Finally the finale sets in and the crowd laughs and cheers as the guests of honor are plucked out to join in the fun.

A typical evening in the life of a belly dancer.

Sumaya is available for the following
 family friendly events:

 

  • Weddings
  • Bachlorette Parties
  • Anniversaries
  • Promotional Events
  • Festivals
  • Dance Shows
  • Themed Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Bridal Showers
  • Fund Raisers
  • Birthday Parties
  • Girl's Night

Prices:

Base fee is $160.  All packages are custom tailored to the individual audience in terms of costume choices (made at the dancer's discretion: traditional cabaret, folk, gypsy, fusion) and music selection (based on the customers preference: classical Egyptian, Turkish, Greek, Arabic pop, Spanish-Arabic fusion, world fusion).  Cost includes music analysis and dance choreography, custom CD  preparation, travel time, and time in terms of costuming and stage make-up application.

All performances are described in the opening paragraph. Performances may include finger cymbals/zills/sagat, and can utilize props such as veil, wings of Isis, cane (stick/assaya)), and may involve audience participation with the guest of honor or other audience members.

Packages:

Performance Package 1: includes 1 (one) 20-minute performance - $175*

Package 2: includes 1 (one) 45 minute lesson and 1 (one) 15 minute performance. Dancer provides hip scarves and veils for lesson use. Scarves must be returned (perfect for bachlorette, girls night, henna parties and bridal showers)- $200*

Sampler Package 3: includes 1 (one) 10-minute performance and 1 (one) 15 minute mini lesson (lesson covers hip lifts, hip drops, figure 8's, shoulder shimmies, hip shimmies, undulations, exotic hands and snake arms). Dancer also provides hip scarves and veils for lesson use. Scarves must be returned- $175*

Belly Gram Package 4: includes 1 (one) ten minute mini performance. This package is perfect for an office birthday-$160*

Custom Package: On occasion, Sumaya has been able to customize packages so suit clients specialty needs (Example- Sumaya has performed to a belly-danceable remix of the Star Wars theme song & Cantina song for a client who was a Star Wars fan). Cost may vary.

*Extra fees may be applied for long travel times and wait time in between sets.

Payment:  

To book your event:

  • Send Sumaya an E-mail with "book a bellydancer "in the title

  • Enchantment Productions will send you a money request via PayPal  for half the amount owed (with PayPal, you can use a credit card, or checking account).  You may book with a personal check only if there is enough time for the check to clear.

  • You may choose to pay the full fee before the event if that is more convenient to you. The other half must be paid in full with cash upon arrival, i.e. payment must be made in full before Sumaya will perform.

  • Sumaya can also be reached via phone at 708.850.0194

Sound:

The client must provide an appropriate sound system that plays burned CDs. Please note that regular portable boom boxes are insufficient in terms of sound quality and volume.

Tipping:

Sumaya does not accept tips in her costume.

Safety:

It is the responsibility of the client to ensure the safety of the dancer and her belongings. Their must be adequate space for the dancer to spin with a veil. The floor must be clear of all clutter and debris. A secure place to change and store belongings must be procured. If the dancer feels unsafe for any reason, she reserves the right to leave with payment in full. At times, the dancer will bring a chaperone to ensure her safety.

 

 

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