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Revised: Oct. 6, 2008
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Award Winning BellyDancer of the Desert
& Mother of "Genie of the Desert" |
HIRING A BELLYDANCER for your Event |
The
Basics:
Know the Date & Time for your event, How many dancers you want and the length of the performance you want (i.e. A quick bellygram? a full length solo? A full show? Lessons for your guests?) Below to the right are some suggestions. Further Down the page are fees for different options. Email me, with your questions.
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Dance & Music Style:
American Cabaret, Egyptian Cabaret, Armenian Folk,
Khaleegi,
American Tribal Style (group), Tribal Fusion.
Costume Styles:
Cabaret, Coins, Tribal/Cowries, Gypsy,
Khaleegi,
Choose a color to coordinate with Event.
Speicalty costume: The AMERICAN Bellydancer
in Red, White & Blue, Stars & stripes.
Specify if you prefer the Belly covered or exposed.
Specialty PropS:
Veils (rectangular, circular, Specialty extra LongVeil work)
Zills &Tambourines, Sword (single or double),
Basket/Jug, Cane, Shamadan, .
'Happy Birthday' Song:
A great way to start a Birthday surprise, this version of the well known
tune begins slowly & is great for singing by your guests,
then moves into an upbeat Egyptian interpretation of the song.
'The Do’s & Don’ts of
Middle Eastern Dance' SKIT:
A hilarious look at the isolated movements
that create a middle eastern dance
performance. Full of excitement and props to demonstrate the ultimate
misinterpretation of the dance. Educational display demonstrating
movements.
Interactive fun for your guests too.
'The Dancing
Caravan'
The story of a caravan making it’s
way along the ‘SILK ROUTE’ from China to Cairo in 700 A.D. Highlighted along the
way is the terrain, the trade items of the region and the people & their
customs. A mix of solos and group dances. Features circular & rectangular veils,
basket or jug balance, cane & Tambourine.
'Hassim’s Lamp'
A pauper's dream becomes reality in
this magical story.
A mix of solos and group dances.
Features a sword dance, basket or jug dance.
'The Sultan’s Dream'
It’s a hot August night on the Sahara Desert when this Sultan’s eyes
play tricks on him. Solos and a troupe finale. |
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Base fee is $125. Cost includes music analysis and dance
choreography, custom CD preparation, travel time, and time in for performance prep
(costuming and stage make-up application).
Performances may include finger cymbals/zills/sagat, and can utilize props such as
veil, cane (stick/assaya), sword, shamadan, tambourine), and may involve audience
participation with the guest of honor or other audience members.
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.
What I provide:
- Professional Quality Family Oriented
Entertainment of Middle Eastern dance.
- The performance will be created especially
for your audience in terms of:
Costume choices (dancer's discretion: traditional cabaret, folk, gypsy,
fusion)
Music selection (based on the customers preference: classical Egyptian, Armenian,
Greek, Arabic pop, Spanish-Arabic fusion)
and the Props you would like to see.
- I will create a custom CD for your event,
which you can keep as a souvenir.
- Additional Dancers available upon request,
additional fees will apply.
What you need to provide:
- Pay a non-refundable Deposit to reserve your
event date.
- Provide a secure area to change and store
for my equipment during the event.
- 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.
- Provide a clean level surface to safely
dance barefoot on or tell me to wear shoes.
- Adequate space for the dancer to spin with a
veil
- The floor must be clear of all clutter and
debris.
- Maintain adequate control of your
guests. NO grabbing the dancer, NO Lap dancing.
NOTE: Dancer may not accept tips in her costume,
but adores being showered with money!
If you wish to allow your guests to tip the dancer please place a tip jar nearby.
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SELECT
FROM:
Package 1: A Standard Performance ................$125*
Includes 1 (one) 20-minute performance.
Package 2: A Party Performance
.................$175*
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.
Package 3: A Sampler Performance .................$150*
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.)
Package 4: A Bellygram Performance .................$125*
includes 1 (one) ten minute mini performance. This package is perfect for an office
birthday.
Customize Your Package:
Vichelle can create a
belly-danceable remix of most any music to suit a client's theme. Additional Cost may apply.
FULL Shows: Prices vary depending on
show length & number of dancers. SEE list below.
*Extra fees may be applied for
travel time & wait time in between sets.
To book your event:
- Send Vichelle an E-mail with "book a bellydancer
"in the Subject Line.
- Once the details are determined "Vichelle's Enterprises" will send you a money request
via PayPal for half the amount owed (with PayPal, you can use a credit card or checking
account to make your payment). You may book with a personal check only if there is enough time for the check to
clear. The other half must be paid in full with cash upon arrival, i.e.
payment must be made in full before the dancer(s) will perform.
- You may choose to pay the full fee before the event
if that is more convenient to you.
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