Dazzle your guests with an exciting performance! Are you looking for that magic ingredient to make your event extra special? Whether you're organizing a wedding, corporate event, bachelorette, birthday party or theme night, Bellydance is an exciting art form that will set your event apart from the crowd, enthralling audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Hiring a professional dancer assures that your entertainment will always be top-notch, classy, and exciting; leaving your guests with wonderful memories. Laura and Monique have been performing since 1998, performing in a huge variety of shows catered to many different audiences.

Monique Ryan TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE is a modern blend of world dance which is dark, snake-like and earthy, creating a mysterious and hypnotic mood. Often utilizing exciting props like swords and fire, audiences are entranced by the controlled isolations and undulations of this dance. HULA HOOP performances blend circus arts and dance into one show-stopping routine! Click here for a demo video.

Laura Selenzi EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE is classic bellydance at it's best. Elegant and feminine, the mood can range from upbeat and fun to dramatic and moving. Exciting props like silk veils, shamadan (candelabra) and finger cymbals are often used. Audience participation is encouraged, so this style is great to get your party moving. Exotic and authentic, it is a hit with both Arabic and Western audiences. Click here for a demo video.

Cabaret Serpentine Laura Selenzi and Monique Ryan are Cabaret Serpentine, a dynamic and hypnotic duo. Let us wow you with our flashy "isis wings" duet, or leave you on the edge of your seat with swords, flaming candelabras and jaw dropping precision to a dramatic drum solo. A full show involves a mix of duets and solos, let us take your event to another level! Click here for a demo video.

The Classic Show A timeless crowd-pleaser at every occasion. Popular at birthday parties, corporate events and more. This exciting show often includes a sweeping and elegant veil entrance number, upbeat dancing, dramatic prop of your choice, audience participation and a climactic drum solo. Can be customized for different events, let us create the perfect show for you! Can be performed as a solo or with two dancers. Prices are for sets which are less than 1 hour apart. Solo Performance:     1 set: $200     2 sets: $300     3 sets: $375 Group Performance:     2 dancers: $350     3 dancers: $450     5 dancers: $600

The Girls Night A smash hit at bachelorettes, baby showers, birthdays, or just for fun. Choose from an hour lesson, or a lesson with a performance! Hip scarves are provided to borrow, and are also available for purchase as a keepsake. Prices are for up to 10 people. After 10, add $15 per. Can be held at a studio or your location. 1 hr Bellydance: $150     With performance: $200 2 hr Bellydance: $200     With performance: $250 2 hr Deluxe Bellydance: includes coin belts to take home: $300 With performance: $350

The Perfect Wedding Bellydance is a traditional part of Arabic weddings, and is said to bring good luck, abundance and prosperity to the happy couple. This joyful show often includes a sweeping and elegant veil entrance number, upbeat dancing, dramatic props, and getting the bride, groom and guests up to dance! This is your day, so please let us know any requests for costuming, props, music selection, etc. Can be performed as a solo, or with two or more dancers for an opulent extravaganza! Let us wow you with dramatic props like shamadan (candelabra) veils, swords, and more! Starts at $300

Zeffah Wedding Procession Historically the Zeffah was a traditional wedding procession where the bellydancer led the bride and groom through the streets, bringing them luck and fertility. Today the dancer leads the couple (and often the whole wedding party) dramatically into the reception hall, playing finger cymbals and wearing a sparkling Shamadan (candelabra) on her head. Starts at $200, less if added onto wedding package!

The Restaurant/Nightclub Show Looking to stand out from the crowd and really wow your guests? Restaurants and nightclubs offering a weekly show get a special rate! This exciting show includes all the elements of The Classic performance, including pulling up guests to show off for their friends. Let us work with you to perfectly match our music, dance style, and costuming to your unique establishment to create the perfect atmosphere. We can also arrange different dancers each week if it's variety you're after. 5-15 minute show:     1 set: $125         2 sets (within 1hr): $200         3 sets (within 2hrs): $250

Frequently Asked Questions How do I hire a dancer? To book a dancer, please review the questions below. Then send us an email requesting availability and bringing up any questions you may have. Please include details of your event such as location, date and time, special occasion, type of venue, audience (background e.g.: Lebanese, Canadian etc., and how many) and any other details on the general feel of the event. We will send you a contract at this point. What is required for a performance? Requirements for a performance are a private, locking change room (not a public washroom) where the dancer may store her belongings, a powerful CD system (not a boom-box) or live band and sufficient dancing space that is safe for bare feet. We need a clear path to the dance area, so please adjust seating as necessary. We require an environment that is free of harassment of a sexual nature or otherwise. If the dancer deems the environment unsafe for the above reasons, she may leave without rendering services. In that case, the client will still be responsible for paying the full amount. How do I pay you? We ask for a 50% deposit ahead of time if possible, via e-transfer or in person. This is refundable up to a week before the show. We ask that you pay in cash to avoid any complications. We ask that you pay the dancer when she arrives, before she changes into her costume. This means she can slip out after her performance, saving you time and allowing you to relax and enjoy your event. How long is the show? We recommend a performance time of 5-15 minutes per set. If you would like a longer performance, we suggest two separate sets to work within your guests attention span. Do you provide your own music/costuming? Yes. We can bring our music on CD, iPod, or flash drive. If you have any music requests, please let us know! Is it appropriate for children/ work functions/ my grandmother? Absolutely! Bellydance celebrates the feminine form, but it is completely family friendly. Children love the sparkling costumes and swirling veils, we love to do kids parties! What kind of options are there? Please don't hesitate to let us know the mood you're looking for, any color schemes you'd like us to work with, and what the background of your guests are so we can choose the best music. Props such as finger cymbals, veil, sword, shamadan (candelabra), candle tray, hand candles and other fire props may be requested. Fire and sword require a nominal fee of $50 for preparation, safety and transportation issues. Specific styles such as traditional folk, bollywood fusion, Turkish, Egyptian and more are also available upon request. My friend's niece said she will do it for $50. Why do you charge so much more? A true professional dancer has put thousands of dollars into training, travel, costuming and more to bring you a sensational performance and expert entertainment. A hobbiest may give you a great price, but do you really want to make that your only consideration? Entertainment can make or break an event and hiring an amateur may mean an awkward or even embarrassing situation for you and your guests. Why take the risk? Our prices do not just reflect the minutes spent performing, but all the work that goes into this business. Think of the time spent choreographing, rehearsing and fine-tuning our performance. Costs like marketing, websites, music licenses, and costuming. A professional bellydance costume costs anywhere from $350-$1200, not including jewelry and specialty props. We take this art form seriously and while we certainly don't do it for the money, we believe in charging what we are worth, and not undercutting other performers. Check prices for DJ's, cirque performers or hip-hop dancers and you will see that our rates are actually very reasonable. Read this article for a great write-up on bellydancers' prices. What happens if my event is running late? Dancers often have more than one show in a night and it is important that we stay on schedule. We understand that events often do not run on time, and are flexible with our performance time to within half an hour. Any longer than this and we must charge an extra $50 per half-hour, or may even need to leave to make it to our other shows. If you anticipate your event may be unpredictable time-wise, this is a great thing to let us know at the time of booking so we can leave more time between shows. Can I make suggestions/requests during your show? Be assured that audience participation will be included, if requested. You are welcome to point out any guests you'd like us to interact with, but be patient! The dancer will perform at least a song or two to entertain and warm up the guests before encouraging them to join her. Please communicate any special suggestions or requests prior to the beginning of the performance. The performance has been carefully planned and it is difficult to make changes once the performance has begun. If for any reason the client needs the performance to be cut short, please approach the dancer privately before the show (or at the very least between songs), please do not interrupt the performance unless there is an emergency. Do you accept tips? We will not solicit tips from guests, but if they choose to tip on their own accord, they may hand them to us. Tips are not to be placed in the dancers costume, and any lewd behavior will not be tolerated. Any tips given to the dancer are hers to keep, in addition to her full payment amount. Do you do Bachelor parties? We are sorry, but male-only events like bachelor parties are not accommodated. Please Contact Us with any other questions, or for more details and pricing. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -