FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Typical Gig Duration: 15 - 30 minutes Classic Solo Belly Dance Performance(25-30 min) First half of the performance is dancing with props as wings, veils, finger cymbals, balancing a sword or a tray of candles. The second half of the show is audience participation, Guest of Honor may be asked to participate and belly dance as well as the guests!!! Weddings(25 - 30min) LaUra will be happy to help you plan all the details of the wedding performance (coordinating costume colors, special songs, and guests to dance with) Performance & Lesson(30 - 45min) This package is perfect for bridal showers, sweet sixteens and baby showers. It includes a choreographed show and belly dance lesson for all your friends. LaUra will provide hip scarves and veils for the participants! Las Vegas Style Belly Dance Show by BellyTrance (30 - 40min / Up to 6 Dancers) This package is suggested for large parties, weddings, concerts, or corporate events. Audience participation is involved, if requested. The show is choreographed in a non-stop fashion with lots of changing of costumes and props. BellyTrance Spectacular Repertoire includes: * Isis Wings dance * Veil dance * Candle Tray dance * Fan dance * Egyptian Zaffa (Entrance) * Sword dance * Bollywood * Armenian dance * Uzbek dance * Saidi dance (Egyptian cane dance) * Khaliji (Gulf dance with hair) * Candelabra dance * Snake Charmer For more info and video demo visit my Facebook page. Live Drummer available~ drummer plays along during the show.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
There are reasons to book and NOT to book a belly dancer. Reasons to book: 1) Cultural Events or Diversity Fairs 2) Private parties where children and adults alike are welcome. 3) Weddings 4) Any party where many of the guests will be from the Middle East or of Arabic descent. 5) You own a restaurant/café and would like to add entertainment for your patrons. 6) Soireés or parties that are business-like in nature. 7) Nightclubs with ample security or a dedicated stage area. Reasons NOT to book a belly dancer: 1) You want a stripper. You'll be in for a very unpleasant surprise if you expect the dancer you've hired to take it off. It isn't going to happen. You will also want to refrain from making attempts at touching the dancer in any way. You may get a warning or two, but if you step out of line you will surely ruin your party (think of what would happen if you tried to grope a ballerina!). 2) You want cheap entertainment. Though the going rate for dancers varies from area to area you must remember that, as in many cases, you get what you pay for. The general consensus among the MED community is that only students dance for free. If you want a professional dancer, you will have to pay her. I would suggest doing a bit of research on the internet in order to accustom yourself with what a good, well trained dancer looks like in action. The more you know, the better your results. If you keep in mind that your dancer is putting in a great deal of time, energy and money to study this style of dance and respect her efforts and her art, you and your guests will have a wonderful time. You may also learn a thing or two. =)
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
BellyDance it's my profession and passion, I love what i do!!!