Berna Little Shimmy Belly Dance

Drawing from her years of experience and diverse repertoire, Berna is a professional artist that will provide a high quality, unique, family friendly show for you and your guests. Custom tailored to your event for a night to remember!

Consider hiring Berna for 1001 Nights parties, workshops, demonstrations, and small group or private lessons. She is also happy to collaborate with other artists in story-telling, dance, music, and even a henna party!

Berna has been a featured dancer at numerous restaurants and She has graced the stage of the Byham Theatre, Hard Rock Cafe, the Rex Theater, University of Pittsburgh snd other universities, Washington Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Pittsburgh International Children's Festival and Silk Screen Red Carpet Gala.

Hire an Award Winning Bellydancer

Looking to get the party started? I can do that with a dance full of joy and laughter, ready to create a magical immersive dance experience!

I take pride in classical and authentic dance, with a fun fusion, and as a belly dance artist, I have been honored to win local and regional events, from Top Bellydance Oriental Professional to the Queen of Baladi.

With over 15 years performance experience and my diverse background in dance, I am certain your event will be spectacular!

I have trained in Arabic, Egyptian and Turkish style bellydance and am familiar with line dancing and other ethnic dances from Turkish Romani, Bollywood, central Asian and Persian dance.

Create a Magical Moment

How do you envision the memories of your event? What will delight your guests and guests of honor? Start there - dream and indulge! I am here to help make that dream come true!

I love working with my hosts to make the event one to remember. I work with you on all of the details, and can offer my experienced opinion if you’d rather let the pro take care of it! Hands off or on, I aim to deliver exceptional service before, during and after your event.

I am always willing to work with your vendors, such as DJs and planners, to help the event go super smooth.

What to Expect

Want a bellygram and short lesson for a girls night? How about a birthday performance and lesson? Wedding entrance with customized songs to honor family members heritage? Cultural event with performance and lecture? Hands on kids event with multiple dancers? The choice is yours.

I work with everyone who loves dance! From universities and colleges, large corporations to big wedding celebrations and birthday parties in living rooms. I love bringing my joy and smile to delight audiences of all ages, backgrounds and cultures — all of course in a family friendly way!

I offer private bellydance lessons, bellygrams, and full bellydance shows for cultural, corporate and private events! Each package can be custom tailored to you needs, with packages starting at $75 for a private lesson and $250 for a private event.

A limited number of group, charity and public events and all combination packages may be offered at a discount. Just ask!

Only work with the best. Demand high-quality, professionals whose work ethic and experience show. Find value in experience and know that the right artist is out there for you!