Belly Dance Harem
ProHighlights
- Solo belly dancers, full troupes and live Arabic drummers, with Brazilian samba and capoeira groups too
- Wedding El-Zaffa entrance procession led by candelabra dancers and tabla drummers
- Corporate options include roving dancers, meet-and-greet at the door and 20-minute staged shows
About Belly Dance Harem
Belly Dance Harem is a Sydney dance entertainment company founded by Jane Jardines, who performs and teaches belly dance in Sydney. Through her network the company supplies dozens of belly dancers, from a solo performer to troupes such as the Desert Stars, along with experienced Arabic drummers who become part of the show. For a Latin flavour there are also Brazilian samba groups backed by live drummers, and capoeira performers whose act mixes dance with martial arts. Shows are built around the event. Wedding floor shows can feature sword balancing, veil, gold wings, stick dancing, finger cymbals, a candelabra dance, a male and female duet and audience participation involving the couple, and many clients open the reception with El-Zaffa, the traditional entrance procession. Jane has danced at weddings and engagements across Sydney for Egyptian, Lebanese, Greek and mixed-culture families. A live diamond python can be added for a striking roving act. Costumes are Egyptian designer pieces decorated with crystals, and changes of costume can be written into longer programmes. Corporate clients can choose a choreographed stage show, roving dancers and drummers, or a meet-and-greet where performers welcome guests at the entrance and pose for photos. Standard performances run for 20 minutes and include all props. For hens groups there are belly dance lessons, with henna, makeup and tarot readings available, and children's parties get an hour of simple dance moves, Arabian games and pass the parcel. Performers cover the Sydney region, and events further away are possible if travel is paid. Prices are quoted on enquiry.
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What types of dancers can I book?
Solo belly dancers, belly dance troupes, Brazilian samba dance groups and capoeira performers, with live Arabic or Brazilian drummers available to play alongside the dancers.
How long is a performance?
A standard performance runs for 20 minutes and the dancers bring all their own props. Roving sets, meet-and-greet at the entrance and costume changes can be added for a longer programme.
What is El-Zaffa?
It is a traditional wedding entrance procession, linked to good luck, where candelabra dancers and tabla drummers lead the bride and groom into their reception.
Do you offer anything for hens parties or kids parties?
Yes. Hens groups can take a belly dance lesson with hip scarves supplied, with henna, makeup and tarot options, and children's parties get an hour of simple dance moves, games and pass the parcel.
Do you travel outside Sydney?
The dancers perform throughout the Sydney region. Events further away may be possible as long as the performers' travel costs are covered.
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