As
a
performer I’m available for corporate special events, arts and cultural events,
family friendly belly grams, cultural education programs and special occasions
calling for a modern celebratory folk dancer, theatrical American belly dancer or fortune card reader. My favorite
shows are belly dance
crash courses at women’s or couples gatherings - beginning with a performance
and ending with a group lesson (if guys are present I teach them to be the
drummers on the hostess’ pans or Tupperware). I am also
available for Nonprofit themed special events or parties, First Friday Art
Shows, wedding receptions (shamadan available), birthday parties (adult or a
children's belly dance party crash course), anniversary or retirement parties and as a restaurant
entertainer. Sorry, no bachelor parties.
Explore Modern Ritual... |

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Hands on the dancers tummy for good luck... |
Explore Orientale Fantasy |

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Barefoot Muse at Nutcracker Sweets 09 (photo N. Reis) |
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Explore Theatricality.... |

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Wild Sweet Orange, Photo credit Mark Stanslev |
Group
Performance Options
I book
a limited number of reduced-fee shows annually to give my performing students,
Ciccia Bella Student Troupe, the opportunity to flex their performance
muscles. For professional opportunities that require a larger number of experienced performers, I am the Artistic
Director of Barefoot Muse Belly Dance (an ongoing collaborative effort of local teachers and professional level
dancers who come together for project work). Coming soon: Wild Sweet Orange Dance Theatre (focusing on
the theatrical and experimental fringes of belly dance and performance art) and Shakti Dances (as yet undefined higher level student troupe)
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Rates
Individual
or troupe shows can be booked. Individual rates begin at
$150. Shamadan or other fire tools, travel, performance with live
musician(s), troupe performance and nightclub rates will be higher and
negotiated individually customized to the client’s needs.
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Contact Melissa at (907) 529-5332
or UrbanAmericanGypsy@gmail.com
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