FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private Lessons *Each class is $15 per student *All private lessons must be a cash transaction, before the class begins. Group Workshops *For 5 students- $35 *For 10 students- $50 *For 15 students- $80 *All group work shops must be a cash transaction, before the class begins. Parties/Special Events *All Birthday Parties are $60-includes a gift hip scarf from Elise, you choose the color! *Special Events- Call or email to negotiate. Depends on the venue and number of guests ( $40-$60) *All Weddings are $120+tips-includes two gift hip scarves for the newlyweds, you choose the colors! *All parties and special events must be a cash transaction, before the event begins. Restaurant Entertainment *Lunches are $40+tips *Dinner/Evening performances are $50+tips *Transactions may be a check or in cash. Volunteer Work *Special events for a cause are available! Call or email Elise to have her perform or teach at your next event! All of the above are an hour long unless specified otherwise. Call or email to set up a time and location.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was always interested in Middle Eastern culture, and had a family friend introduce me to belly dancing at 15. At 18, I realized that I had learned all that I could from my previous teacher and that I needed to branch out. I started teaching private lessons to friends, dancing at resturants, and I even choreographed a production of Arabian Nights. It was the production of Arabian Nights that gave me the confidence to bring my teaching to a new level. It was a few months afterwords that I started teaching and performing professionally.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Look for the best deal that you can, and understand that many of the teachers are asking for WAY to much for what they are offering.