Melanya Zerpa Bellydance
- Asheville, NC
- Belly Dancer
- 1 Verified Booking
Noah D. said “I’ve been hiring Mel for belly dance shows for the past few years. The energy, the experiences, and the absolute charming personality is unmatched. The…”
Your list is empty.
Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and they’ll appear here.
My name is Jayne Harleaux. My specialty is Classic and Neo-Burlesque. I am able to perform other styles as well with advance booking.
I studied at The Burlesque Academy of Asheville. I am fairly new to the world of Burlesque but have substantial dance and arts experience in Charleston and Columbia, S.C. I have theatre experience in Charleston and Columbia as well. This experience has helped significantly in my creativity in the art of Burlesque.
I am currently performing in Asheville, N.C. on Risqué Monday at The Odditorium and The Golden Pineapple for select shows.
Other Burlesque dancers can perform with me on request for an additional price per dancer. Flexible availability.
Wow! I saw Jayne Harleaux at the Odditorium on Risque Monday on November 4, 2019. She did two very sexy numbers. One was a Marilyn Monroe remix called Some Like it Hot! She was one of the best new performers that I have seen in a while. The other number was a very funny yet racy devil act complete with horns, smoking red lingerie, and a bad girl vibe. She is my new favorite. I will definitely be in the house when she shows up! She is an awesome entertainer and is very pretty as well. I met her after the show. She was very sweet, gracious and has a great sense of humor. I recommend her highly.
Response from Jayne Harlowe:
Thank you, Alex. That is very kind. I enjoyed meeting you as well. I always have a great time on Risqué Monday at The Odditorium. The crowds are some of the best I have encountered. I look forward to seeing you again soon. We did have so much fun that night.
Price Range: $150 an hour plus gratuity.
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
I am a solo performer. My Burlesque is Classic and Neo but I can perform other styles. If other styles are requested a little extra booking time is helpful in order to acquire the perfect costumes and rehearse the acts.
I can also help you book other performers if you are looking for more than a solo act. Or I can perform with dancers, of your choosing, in back to back sets.
My production is fresh and fun. I work hard to create acts that are unique and creative. I have theatre and dance experience, I do have extensive experience with make-up artistry. And I also have some special effects make-up expertise, as well, if you are looking for something that is kind of quirky, scary or just out of the box. Depending on the degree of special effects make-up required a small extra fee may be charged to cover the cost of special effects products.
Since my act is risqué and some nudity is involved the audience must be 18 and above. I must adhere to this as it is the law.
Each of my performances lasts from 3 to 8 minutes on average. There is usually a 10 to 15 minute break between sets for costume change. If other performers are booked there is, usually, little to no break in the show.
I love to work with people who have a specific vision. I take great delight in making what you have imagined come to fruition. But, I also enjoy it when people trust that my work is fun and entertaining. And in these instances people, generally, allow me to perform in the manner I know best. Either way, I believe you will enjoy my performances and will be thoroughly entertained.
I will need some type of sound system and someone willing to DJ or play the music I provide. Some type of lighting to highlight the performance is also preferred and a mic for my host on certain bookings. I am very accommodating about what you have to work with what as long as it is, reasonably, adequate. But if required and with advance notice I can provide some or all of the equipment needed. Some nominal, extra equipment fees, however, may apply.
My sets vary for the dances and are usually choreographed in advance with the music. I perform acts using a wide variety of musical genres. Requests can be made for certain genres of music or specific songs. This usually requires advanced booking to give me time to choreograph something new. It must, however, be at
my discretion on whether or not I feel the song or genre is something that I can choreograph and still give a stellar performance.
I do require a stage. An improvised stage will work as long as it is safe and stable. A private dressing room is also required.(remove
Noah D. said “I’ve been hiring Mel for belly dance shows for the past few years. The energy, the experiences, and the absolute charming personality is unmatched. The…”
Amanda said “Endless entertainment Was very wonderful to work with. They were very professional and accommodating to our theme and our budget. I would absolutely hire…”
Colin T. said “Sebastian did an incredible job performing for our bachelor party group on the beach. We had to keep pushing back the time but Sebastian had no issue…”
Matt J. said “Working with Elan Productions was an incredibly positive and detailed experience. Their communication was top-notch, ensuring a smooth collaboration.…”