Shiraz | Delaware Belly Dancer (Philadelphia & Baltimore) - Shiraz is one of the top professional belly dancers in the Delaware and Philadelphia metropolitan area. She is highly sought after at local restaurants, nightclubs, and other locations that feature belly dance throughout New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. She is well-known for her classy signature style - She always steals the stage with a powerful emotive performance sure to excite. Her dance is bursting with life and energy as she layers shimmies, belly rolls and flutters; dynamic hip work, snake-like fluidity, classic beauty and a profoundly passionate yet playful charisma/allure/, to captivate and enchant audiences. Her deep understanding and sincere love of Middle Eastern dance, art, language, and culture add the necessary element of true authenticity to her dance that sets Shiraz’s performances above and beyond in the art and beauty of the ancient, yet ever-evolving- Middle Eastern Dance.

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Hire a belly dancer – add unforgettable flair to your next special occasion with Shiraz!

An exotic Belly Dancer will bring excitement and mystique to your next event! Perfect for all occasions including weddings; corporate events; birthday, engagement, or graduation parties; holiday celebrations; grand-openings; festivals; cultural presentations; theater; concerts; or any celebration, Shiraz will elevate your special day to its highest in entertainment value! Her classy professional performances with authentic designer costumes and Middle Eastern music are appropriate for all ages. Shiraz’s belly dancing shows are sure to leave lasting memories with all your guests. She will work closely with you to make sure no detail is overlooked, including knowing which special guests to dance with, costuming and music selection, and props to incorporate such as finger cymbals, veils, one or more swords, and even the dramatic balancing of a tray of candles; all to create that exciting spark you’re looking for. Below are the standard minimum rates for a single professional belly dance show in the Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland tri-state area as well as New Jersey. Please be aware that additional charges may apply.

After looking over the bellydancing rates and packages below, feel free to e-mail Shiraz@ShirazRaqs.com or call Shiraz at 302.743.1982 with any questions you may have and to discuss the details of your special event. She will need to know the date, time, and location of your event and what type of belly dancing show you would like her to provide.

Rates and Packages for Local Venues

Classic Belly Dance Show – $250

This 20-25 minute belly dance show includes a beautiful full belly dancing routine with props such as a veil and zills (Arabic finger cymbals), sword, Isis wings, or candles. The belly dance show also includes audience participation and encouraging the guest of honor to dance. Perfect for larger functions or if you just want something extra dramatic and memorable. *Shiraz’s most popular package*

Mini Belly Dance Show – $200

This 10-12 minute mini belly dance show includes a short routine and audience participation. Perfect for smaller functions to get the party started with flair!

Performance and Lesson – $300

Ideal for women-only events such as Bridal Showers; Baby Showers; and young children’s ‘Princess Parties’, this Mini Belly Dance Show 10-15 minutes in length is preceded or followed by a 30 minute mini belly dance lesson. Get a taste for the excitement and passion of belly dance, than try out some shimmies and snaky moves for yourself! By request Shiraz will bring fun jingly hipscarves for participants to wear!

Bachelorette Party – $300

This fun 15 minute belly dance show is preceded or followed by a 30 minute belly dance lesson with coin hip scarves for all participants to wear. FREE jingly hip scarf for the bride to be! A unique  way to celebrate with the ladies, pick up some exotic new moves, and have a great time!

Bellydance Duet – $500-$600* Or Group – Additional $250 per Dancer

Shiraz and a beautiful belly dance partner or a group of belly dancers provide a theatrical belly dance show excellent for large parties, corporate events, concerts, and festivals that includes audience participation and dramatic props. For those who really know how to make an event unforgettable!

Weddings – $350 and up*

Really enchant your guests and leave your worries at home! A top-quality experienced professional like Shiraz is best to ensure all runs smoothly and you and your guests get the maximum in entertainment and artistic value! Shiraz will capture the beauty of your special wedding day with movement- performing a full belly dance show, an emotional feast full of  passion, drama, and depth. She will include any props (Isis wings, veil, candle tray, assaya, zills), music selection, and audience participation requested. Shiraz offers assistance with such details of the belly dance performance as coordinating costume colors, song requests, specific guests to dance with, etc. Knowing that events out of your control can happen on this special day, she will allow for extra time.

+ Add Live Middle Eastern Musicians to Any Belly Dance Package

Enjoying belly dancing to live music is an amazing and authentic way to experience the art.

Shiraz loves collaborating with the Tri-state area’s top musical artists and singers.  A live musician or full band can be added onto any of the above belly dancing packages for an additional fee. Adding a live Arab percussionist on tabla (Middle Eastern drum) to play a dynamic, lively, and truly in-the-moment drum solo for Shiraz is an amazing way to add extra authenticity and excitement to the belly dancing show. A whole Middle Eastern band can also be hired to provide live music for Shiraz’s performance, and is the most authentic and artful way to experience Middle Eastern entertainment. Musicians may play tabla (Arabic drum), keyboard, oud, or riqq. Contact Shiraz directly for rates; they vary due to venue, package length/type, travel, availability, and musician.

Performances at Restaurants & Nightclubs

Hire a belly dancer for your venue! A consummate professional, Shiraz will tailor her belly dance performances to suit your venue and the customers/clientele of your establishment. Her performances are always fresh and exciting! Discount rates are available for venues with regular performances. Please e-mail Shiraz@ShirazRaqs.com or call Shiraz at 302.743.1982.

Please note that due to professional standards and respect for preserving the nature and authenticity of Middle Eastern dance, neither Shiraz, nor any of her dancers, are available for bachelor parties.

*Rates for private parties vary according to: performance duration, number of belly dance sets, number of belly dancers, travel time, availability, and venue.

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