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Ishani Ishaya
- Portland, OR
- Fire Dancer
- Travels up to 150 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Ishani Ishaya has been wowing audiences since the turn of the century with her unique style of bellydance and dexterity with fire. A true artist, she has traveled the world since age 16 studying folklore and storytelling through movement to create her own fusion.
Professional, accountable, insured, she tailors music and costuming unique to each event giving a polished, high-class performance the guests will be talking about for years!
37 Reviews
Ishani was R Main entertainment for our annual luau. This was her second year performing for us. Her storytelling with her body language and hands is amazing and her fire dancing is definitely a showstopper. I would definitely recommend her to other people.
Fire Dancer, Fire Performer, Polynesian Entertainment
We love having Ishani join us on our campus to help welcome our new and returning students. She brings all the awesome vibes we need. Our campus really appreciates having such a beautiful performance to start off our new academic year. Thank you, Ishani! We’re so excited to have you back next time!
Fire Dancer
Ishani made her 6-hr drive up to Sammamish,WA from Portland, OR on a wet/rainy day with the most positive attitude!! She also encountered a snag on our timeline and was extremely flexible and patient while guests finished their dinner and we sent them outside later than planned. The show was incredible, professional, age-friendly, but still sexy! Great job Ishani! She deserves all the applause 👏🏼
Fire Dancer, Belly Dancer, Burlesque Entertainment
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Aw thank you Isis what an honor to be included in your special day! Congratulations on your union and thank you for inviting me!
Ishani 💫
Ishani was the star of our show. She showed incredible grace and audience engagement while doing such risky work with fire. She was incredibly accommodating with being more modestly dressed for our retirement community. We would absolutely hire her again and recommend her for your event.
Fire Performer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thank you so much Michelle I absolutely LOVED the senior Olympic games and it was an honor to be included! Hope to work with you again!
I can't even begin to express in words and stars just how much we loved Ishani's performance. She stepped out of pages of a fairy tale and made our celebration part of it. Not only she is an incredible, professional, multi talented, world class performer, she is also a wonderful person. Kind, compassionate, humble. If you want to elevate your evening by many levels, here's a simple recipe - invite Ishani!
Fire Performer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Aw yay thank you Eugene it was an honor to participate in your annual celebration thank you again for inviting me and I look fwd to working with you all again!
Ish💫
What a wonderful performance! So elegant and exciting! She did such a great job. Would highly recommend to anyone. She brought some culture to an otherwise dull town! Lol. Fantastic!!!
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer, Polynesian Entertainment
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thank you so much!
One of the greatest shows my little town out in the middle of nowhere has ever seen. We had a Hawaiian luau for my girlfriends birthday and had about 100 people attend.Ishani did an absolute wonderful job paired up with the band that we had hired they tore the house down My friends will be talking about this for a long time. I highly recommend her for any event. Thank you so much. Many thanks from Michael, Sam, and the entire crew at the Ranchhand Bar And Grill Christmas Valley Oregon.
Fire Performer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thank you Michael and Sam! What a great scene you have created at Ranch Hand Bar and Grill! Great vibes and great food, thank you again for having me!
Ishani
To have found Ishani on gigsalad is such a blessing. Not only was Ishani professional, communicative, and responsible, but she was beyond compassionate and passionate. To book Ishani is to earn a new relationship - genuine friend, who you are happy you have the pleasure of meeting.
I invited Ishani to our Chinese New Year celebration, to perform her fan dance and fire dance for 150 guests. Her attention to detail to the music and dance styles were thoughtful and impressive. The costume and make up was beautiful and mesmerizing.
Ishani stole all hearts with her graceful dance! Shes the real deal if you are looking for a fan, belly, or fire dancer. All 150 of us adore her. Book Ishani and treat her kindly. Treat her well. My only regret is I forgot to create a tip jar for Ishani prior to the performance. Many guests asked to tip her. Which was really cool, and they ended up cashapp her. @Ishstarbeing, check Ishani out on Instagram too! You will love what you see. Highly recommend Ishani, if a quality & beautiful; inside and out, performer is what you are seeking.
Belly Dancer, Fire Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
FaithLein it was such an honor to witness the space you hold in your hearts and restaurant for your customers!! No wonder you have so many regulars coming back for years, you claim everyone as family and I feel so lucky to have met you! Thank you again for this sweet review and hope to work with you again!
Ish⭐️
Ishani was incredible and was the highlight of our party. I highly recommend working with her.
Fire Performer
Ishani performed at a summer Luau party we held at our home, it was the highlight of the party ! Ishani was professional, very kind, and did an amazing job. Everyone loved her, Looking forward to have her back !
Fire Performer
The show this young lady put on was absolutely stunning... All of our guests could not stop talking about it. We'll be bringing her back every chance we get. Thank you!
Fire Performer, Fire Dancer
Ishani put on an amazing performance and was well worth the money! She was definitely the highlight of our party! We will have her back!
Never second guess if she’s the perfect entertainer for your event!
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer
Ishani Ishaya was amazing! She did great and really made this years 4th of July party! My son said it was better than fireworks!
Fire Dancer
Ishani was the highlight of my daughter’s 18th birthday party. She was lovely performer, engaging to the young ladies and stayed for a teaching session on the basics of belly dancing; she has a kind and sweet demeanor. My daughter was thrilled and this experience encouraged her interest in our ethnic roots thanks to Ishani’s passionate demonstration and appreciation of cultural dance and music.
Thank you Ishani!
Belly Dancer, Middle Eastern Entertainment
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Aw thank you Suhad it was such an honor to witness the connection and love between you and your daughter. You both outdanced everyone! 😁
All the best,
Ishani
I am a little late in posting my review for my 60th birthday party where Ishani came and gave us a out standing fire dance show!
I cannot put into enough words such a exotic, tasteful, beautiful, fabulous fire dance show that Ishani gave me and my guests for my big birthday party. I have seen many fire dancers and she is the best I have ever seen. Guests are still talking about what a exciting, beautiful and magical night it was watching her dance with fire.
Thank you Ishani for making my dreams come true for my birthday. Can't wait till next year to have you back again!!!! 😍😍😁😄
Val
Fire Dancer
Ishani's performance surpassed our expectations. Many of our guests have reached out to say how much her show touched and inspired them. One guest was moved to tears by the beauty.
On top of being a talented performer, Ishani is professional and thoughtful. We appreciated her being considerate of social distancing guidelines, as well. Ishani is beautiful, inside and out.
Fire Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thank you Elizabeth I’m so grateful to have been a part of your special event! Happy Holidays!
Ishani
Ishani was a huge hit! Not only was she kind and a blessing to work with but when there was a problem (ultimately my fault) she was responsive and flexible and stayed positive with me.
Our friends and neighbors and kids all found her entertaining, Beautiful and very talented. I would absolutely book her again and invite others to choose her! Thanks Ishani!
Fire Performer, Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer, Fire Dancer
Ishani is exquisitely beautiful and a true artist. Her performance for our small show was well suited to our audience and venue. Her choreography and costume was tasteful, sexy and mesmerizing. We will be eager to request her presence at any future events we host. Many thanks!
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer, Fire Dancer
Ishani more than exceeded our expectations! Not only was she very responsive and professional, she was also punctual and traveled 3 hours to make our event! She made sure to follow social distancing guidelines while engaging the crowd.
Plus-she snuck in perfectly as she was a surprise in full make up and jewels. Beautiful !
Ishani is a master of her craft and all of our party guests were in awe. Our kids now plan to practice daily to try to throw fire.
Would love to use her again.
🔥
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer, Fire Dancer
Great dance. Fire dance amazing. Great smile and personality. Spoke with our residents after. Allowed pictures. Most entertaining
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thank you Rozanne! Orchard Park Retirement Home is a beautiful facility it was an honor to perform hula for your luau! Mahalo,
Ishani
Ishani put on the most amazing performance at my wedding. Sitting and thinking about last night all of it was incredible but I tell you what. Sitting at the head table looking out over 200 of our closest friends an family and getting to see ishani fire dance and belly dance! It literally takes my breath away just remembering it. Absolutely beyond incredible. Thank you for making my day so special!
Belly Dancer, Fire Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
What an absolute honor to be a part of your super special day! Such a sweet wedding thank you so much for having me ✨🙏✨
Ishani came to our home for an outside 60th Birthday Party for my husband. It was a surprise that she was going to dance for us. She was so great to work with, promptly arriving and just Beautiful inside and out!!!! Everyone truly loved her performance! My husband was beyond excited and enjoyed dancing with her also! Her dancing is spectacular with such beauty and grace, and the fire dancing is such a talented art. I can’t thank her enough for making our party fantastic and completed the evening! I definitely recommend Ishani for your event as well ♥️
Sincerely,
Susan
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer, Greek Entertainment
Ishani put the icing on the cake. We celebrated my husbands 50th birthday and she was spectacular! Beautiful act, and show.
Belly Dancer, Fire Performer, Fire Dancer
Ishani is not only extremely talented, she is very professional, engaging, and beautiful inside out. Our party would have not been the same without her. Thank you, Ishani!!!
Bollywood Dancer, Dance Instructor, Fire Dancer
Ishani has performed with me several times over the past several years and is an excellent dancer. She is always very professional and is very careful when using fire. If you are looking for the best, look no further!
Belly Dancer, Circus Entertainment, Fire Performer, Fire Dancer
Our daughter is crazy about Hawaii and hula dance (she wants to be a professional hula dancer someday she says) so was naturally over the moon when we said a real hula dancer would come to her party. Ishani was absolutely AWESOME! We had about 10 little girls (age 6-7) and they were all captivated with the performance of a traditional hula dance and a faster Tahitian drum style dance, then they got to try it out with Ishani as she led through through the two dance styles.
Ishani was professional, courteous, and easy to work with from the very beginning. She was right on time, her outfit/costume was great (the little girls loved her flower headband, etc), and her performance was exactly what we had hoped for. As our daughter said "that's a REAL hula dancer".
Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer
Working with Ishani for a fire dance at my 50th Circus Freakshow Birthday party was easy and wonderful. She showed up early, ready to perform and WOWed the crowd with a spectacular fire show. She is talented and very beautful. I am so glad I found her on GigSalad. Thank you.
Fire Performer
Ishani is an incredible performer! Her act is exciting, beautiful and technical. People from all walks of life will be enamored by Ishani and her fire dancing. A must see!!!
Fire Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thanks so much Daniel it was an honor to dance for your dad's 68th! :)
Booked her for my daughters 9th Hawaiian themed birthday party on April 30' 2016! She was great with the kids, on time and very professional. Beautiful and talented! I highly recommend booking her
Fire Performer, Hawaiian Entertainment, Hula Dancer, Polynesian Entertainment, Fire Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Yay thanks so much!
Ishani was a fantastic fire performer for a music video for the artist LEV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVjvPuxhEOg). She helped outfit all the performers, choreograph a routine, and was pleasant and flexible even when the shoot far surpassed the hours we discussed in advance.
Fire Performer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Yay thanks Kelly! So honored to play a part in such an incredible production! :)
~Ishani
I have worked with Ishani on numerous occasions and she is a complete joy to be in proximity to, and mesmerizing to watch perform.
Fire Dancer, Belly Dancer, Circus Entertainment, Dance Instructor, Fire Performer
Ishani is simply one of the top belly dancers in the known galaxy. Mixing traditional techniques with her own very unique style, her moves will leave you breathless- so make sure you have a medic on hand. I've had the opportunity to perform with her and sometimes it's hard to concentrate on the music... Her costuming and range of skills from fire spinning to hooping are all top notch, not to mention her natural beauty. On top of all that she is totally professional and a pleasure to work with. You found Ishani, so look no further...
Belly Dancer
Ishani is not only incredibly beautiful but an extremely talented dancer. Working with her was a pleasure, it was easy to coordinate with her and she showed up on time, for a reasonable price and delivered an amazing performance. I had searched for a month for a performer for my dads 70th birthday party. He had a bad experience with another belly dancer for his 50th birthday party and had specifically said that he did not want a belly dancer. Well Ishani totally impressed him and all 50 guests, It was a night to remember, thank-you Ishani!!!
Fire Dancer, Belly Dancer
Response from Ishani Ishaya:
Thanks so much Nova Lee! It was so fun to work with you to surprise your father and what a beautiful special family you have! Thanks for the lovely review :) Let me know when 80 rolls around, I'll be there with bells on! ;)
I have had the pleasure of witnessing Ishani Ishaya's dynamic performances on a number of occasions, including my Middle Eastern themed birthday party. Her captivating presence is of the ultimate WOW factor. Her skill and technique as a fire dancer is unsurpassed, as well as her passion for the art, is glaringly apparent. She mesmerizes her audience with her not only with her physical beauty, but also her gorgeous, self-crafted costumes, and her sweet and pleasant demeanor. I HIGHLY recommend her for hired talent, as she will exceed your expectations and increase the fun, magick, and overall success of your event 10 fold. Ishani Ishaya for the win!!
I hired her for my daughter's 14th b-day luau party, as a surprise for her....the look on my daughter's face was priceless she was one excited kid and her friends were all sayin "OMG THIS IS THE BEST PARTY EVER"....We will be booking her in the future
Fire Dancer
We booked her for a jungle theme party. She showed up wearing attire to match our theme. We got a great response from all of our guests. Very entertaining. We still have guests asking if she will be back. We will definitely be booking her for future events.
Fire Dancer
Ishani is absolutley incredible to watch in action. Her costuming, dance and fire skills are out of this world!!!!
Fire Dancer
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Specialty Insurance
What to Expect
For my fire show I have a large 5ft staff (2 wicks), 3ft double staffs (4 wicks), fire fans (10 wicks), scimitar (1, 5"wick), fire sword (1, 3ft wick), fire poi (2 wicks), small lotus fans 10 small wicks, large folding fans 10 wicks, large lotus fans, 18 wicks, Gold Fire crown (5 wicks) Silver fire crown 5 wicks, or Valkyrie Crown 2, 10" wick blades, Fire Parasol 10 small wicks, Fire Belt 6 small wicks, Fire Antlers, Fire rope 12' of continuous flame, Fire S staffs (buugeng) 4 12" wicks and lotus palms (2 small handheld wicks). Other props include but not limited to; veil, swords, silk fans, LED props, moon reflector, mermaid tail, bubble machine, lagoon lighting, giant shell, wish making globe, elemental offerings, roller skates, rope lighting and fog machine. All fire props have various burn times, my performances and costumes are tailored to fit your event. I am insured with a million dollar policy (I've never had to use) through Specialty Insurance. With my background in bellydance I strive to create a mystical exotic experience of feminine beauty and power, inspiring awe for the magic that inspires us all...
About
With roots in yoga and kung-fu I have imbibed many different styles of movement including Arabic, Turkish, Egyptian, Tribal, Chinese Wushu, Flamenco, West African, Indonesian, Break Beat, Classical Indian Dance, Flow Glow toy and Fire.
I have been blessed to perform all over the world with noted musicians and Producers like Tarab, Brothers of Baladi, Atash, Shpongle, The Nadis Warriors, Ott, Govinda, Jamie Janover, David Starfire, Phutureprimitive, Scott Huckabay, Faun, Gaudi, Desert Dwellers, Kaminanda, MikHal, Knowa Knowone, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Ghostland Observatory, Alesso, Vibesquad, Quixotic, Tipper, Polish Ambassador, Gaudi, Desert Dwellers, The Human Experience, Luminaries, Kalya Scintilla, Bird of Prey, CloZee, Haana, Drumspyder, String Cheese Incident, Deya Dova and more!
I have a huge network of fellow performing artists and if I am unavailable for your event, I am happy to help find the perfect entertainer for you.
Always expect a stellar performance complete with unique, self-made costumes designed specifically for your theme. I am honored to be your ‘wow factor’!
Additional Booking Notes
I require a 10'x10' open, well-ventilated space for fire performances, and a sound system compatible to an iphone aux cord or bluetooth.
I do have a small sound system available if needed. I also need an out-of-the-way non-smoking place for the fueling station with clear or guided access to stage.
Past Booked Events
August 08, 2024 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Fundraiser |
August 02, 2024–August 04, 2024 • All-day event | Medicina Campout |
July 24, 2024 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Personal Occasion |
September 09, 2023 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 19, 2023 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
A dance set is typically 15-20 mins or 3-4 songs depending on run of show.
A fire set is typically 10-15 mins or 2-3 songs depending.
Prices are per set and are flexible, please email for a quote.
Influences & Inspiration
I have a huge family of firespinner friends and accomplices all over the world! Starting in Asheville NC, all the way up to Portland OR, Humboldt Circus, LA, and into Austin Texas! I have seen and spun with the best!
Setup Requirements
Stage space or open (no low hanging trees) space at least 10X10 feet. Stereo with ipod adaptor (in some cases I can provide sound also), bucket of water and towel for saftey :)
Testimonials
"Aaaahhhh-may-zing Ishani!!!!...way to weild that sword of truth, beloved<3...in watching you, i can almost notice a cellular memory of feeling the Naginata in my hands, forged from the heart of the bodisatva & wielded by fluidity of transcendance, so many lifetimes ago, literally."
– Christina Hogan-Webster