Mariana: Philadelphia's Premier Belly Dancer

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Melanie S.

Oct 3, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

If you are interested in hiring a belly dancer for your event, Mariana is the perfect choice. She is a beautiful dancer and very professional. A excellent value.

Details: General entertainment / party • Belly dancing • 30 minutes • 25 guests or fewer • 18 or older

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Kelsey M.

Jan 16, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Mariana is a very talented and personable Bellydancer. She has a great routine and my guests and I enjoyed her performance greatly. She was pleasant, professional and had a great smile! I cannot recommend her enough, she was the hit of my party!

Details: Birthday • Belly dancing • 60 minutes • 25 guests or fewer • 18 or older

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Tisa P.

Aug 19, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mariana, performed August 15th at my Virtual Vacation Soiree, via zoom!!!! She was our 7th destination and cultural experience for the evening🤗🤗🤗 Mariana was a huge hit and interacted with the guest very well😊😊😊 half of her time was spent performing the cultural dance and the other half teaching us, it was truly a fun highlight to our evening!!! She was on time for her segment, good dancing, friendly and a really great teacher of the techniques of belly dancing 💃 Don't hesitate to hire Mariana, you have my word that she is worth it and you won't regret it ⭐🤩⭐🤩⭐ Sit back, relax and enjoy the show 🤗🤗🤗 Thanks Mariana for being a excellent addition to our evening of Virtual Fun🎉🥳🎊

Details: General entertainment / party • Belly dancing • No preference • 30 minutes • 25 guests or fewer • 18 or older

Mariana: Philadelphia's Premier Belly Dancer's reply

Thank you so much for having me! I had such a blast virtually with everyone!

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Deborah T.

Nov 22, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Mariana made my son’s 21st birthday thee best. She is an excellent dancer with beautiful dresses & great music. She was absolutely perfect!!!

Details: Birthday • Belly dancing • 60 minutes • 25 guests or fewer • 18 or older

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Suzan Y.

Jul 6, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I can't give more Stars to Mariana.... If I could, I definitely would! Working with her was such an amazing experience. She filled every request I had. All my guests where stunned by her beauty, elligance and Grace. Her performance was eye souring 🤩😍! All my guests of all ages from children to Seniors where facinated by her performance. She was warm and attentive, and was the hit of my event! She made me look like a super star host! Every single guest was asking me how I found her and asking me for her contact information! If you are looking for a 100% Guarantee for a good time... MARIANA is the dancer! Her professionalism and kindness and beautiful warm smile, made for such a happy gathering! All my guests where amazed by how lovely she was, she is a true artist and her beauty radiates inside out!

Details: Birthday • Belly dancing • 2 - 5 • 120 minutes • 26 - 50 guests • 18 or older

Mariana: Philadelphia's Premier Belly Dancer's reply

Thank you so much Suzan for your lovely words! I had the most amazing time performing for your event! Thank you so very for having me!!

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FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  For a standard 30 minute show, pricing starts at $300. Please note shorter performances will be less and more elaborate performances for weddings will be more (please contact me for exact quote) . *Please note travel fees may apply for events that are located an hour more + away. Please contact me for specifics. **Booking me for the rehearsal dinner/ bachelorette party AND reception? Contact me to hear about discounts available to you!

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  I will determine what is the best form of contact for my client (email, phone, text) and we will create a customized performance that fits their requests/needs together. This includes length of performance, prop use- if there are requests or explanations needed (i.e. sword balancing, veil dancing, etc.), color of costume (if colors are to be coordinated with decor), and music selection (specifically if special requests are being made). I am always available to my clients for questions/updates etc., however please allow at least an hour for me to get back to you.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  29 years of dance training in Western and Middle Eastern dance. Continued dance training exclusively with Egyptian master instructors including Faten Salama, Essam Mounir, Raqia Hassan, Mohamed Shahin, Tito Seif, Mercedes Nieto and many more. 12 years performing as a belly dancer, over 100 private events completed (from birthday parties to weddings to baptisms).