Alchemy Performing Arts
- Washington, DC
- Variety Entertainer
- 12 Verified Bookings
Kari K. said “We had an awesome performance by Jasmine and her LED glowing hula hoop. It made the event so much more special. We had to reschedule the event because…”
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Since 2012, Mermaid Hales has provided family-friendly entertainment throughout Virginia at children's parties, conservation events, photo-shoots, and more. She inspires children to protect our oceans by engaging their imaginations and their love for the ocean.
At a Mermaid Hales party, you may see: swimming with the mermaid, photo op, story-time, and more.
Mermaid Hales was really great, my 4- years old was so happy! Tale looks beautiful! 100% will recommend to my friends!
Fantastic experience with Mermaid Hales for my daughter’s 7th birthday! She was very informative and professional. She’s also very patient and kind with the kids, plus they loved her!
Absolutely fantastic. Hales was so great with the kids and very entertaining, lots of games, “tricks” and really made it magical. We will be talking about this day for a long time!
Mermaid Hales did an amazing job! She was able to adjust to the last minute changes which made everything so much easier! The girls still can’t believe they saw a real mermaid!
Hales was punctual and professional, fantastic with the kids, and provided an amazing birthday experience for my daughter.
My granddaughter Savannah had an amazing time. Thank you so much
My daughter was so surprised to see a real live mermaid at her birthday party! Mermaid Hales was professional and so interactive with the children. She played pool games and kept them entertained! The girls loved touching her real life tail! She took tons of photos with the kids and I highly recommend her for your party!!
Prior to the party, communication with Mermaid Hales was quick and easy. She arrived early to the party and was ready to start when prompted. My daughter and her cousins were so thrilled to be able to swim with a “real” mermaid. Mermaid Hales was sweet, friendly and engaging. She told stories of where she came from and even She was also flexible and stayed longer when we saw that my daughter was so happy.
Mermaid Hales was wonderful! Our twins were so excited and haven’t stopped talking about the experience. Though 3-4 year olds can be hard to keep engaged, Mermaid Hales remained engaged with them throughout the entire event. She read them stories, played games with them, and even participated in their dance party, from a seated position of course :). She was also very understanding about toddlers being toddlers and never broke character when giving gentle reminders about not stepping on her tail. She arrived early and was very accommodating with the arrangements. Highly recommend!
Response from Mermaid Hales:
Hillary, thanks so much for your kind words! Your kiddos were as sweet as can be, and I loved celebrating with them!
Mermaid Hales was so amazing for my daughters 6th birthday party. She was so great with all the kids and they were amazed as she swam and played in the pool with them and even took the time to learn and remember all their names which was extra neat :) I highly recommended her and adding on the clamshell for fun photos 🥰
Beautifully spirited mermaid who is absolutely fantastic with children!! My daughter will never forget her or the beautiful birthday crown she made her. Thank you again so very much!!!
Mermaid Hales made our experience everything we hoped it would be. The children loved her! She fully engaged and played with them. She was on time and very professional. It was an experience none of us will ever forget.
Mermaid Hales was fabulous! She was very engaging and entertained the children the whole time. Could not have asked for anything more!
Response from Mermaid Hales:
Barbara,
Thank you so much for your review! Your granddaughter is the sweetest, and I had a wonderful time swimming with her and her friends!
Mermaid Hales is wonderful! My daughter wont stop talking about her visit for her birthday party!
Mermaid Hales was absolutely wonderful at my daughter's 5th birthday party. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and sweet as can be. The children absolutely adored her! Would use her services again in a heartbeat 🧜🏼♀️
Response from Mermaid Hales:
Berkley, Thank you so much for your kind review! Your daughter is as precious as can be, and I'm so glad I got to be there for her special day!
My daughter just turned 6yo and her dream was to meet and become a real mermaid! Mermaid Hales made all her dreams come true. She was so sweet with her and made her feel very, very special. All the kids at her birthday were smitten with Mermaid Hales and everyone had a blast swimming with her. She even gave each child a ride on her back across the pool! Kinleigh was thrilled with her special Mermaid gift from Mermaid Hales. She looked absolutely beautiful and was kind and fun with each child making sure to take time to pose for photos.
Kinleigh believes now more than ever that Mermaids truly are real and I thank Mermaid Hales for keeping the magic alive!
Mermaid Hales was wonderful and the kids at the Coubtry Club loved having her here. She was on time, professional, and perfect for our event!
We loved Mermaid Hales! She was great with the kids of all ages and made the birthday girl feel extra special. Such a fun party because of her.
Mermaid Hales was amazing! My daughter absolutely loved having a mermaid at her party. It was magical for all there. I highly highly recommend her. She made her birthday very special.
Response from Mermaid Hales:
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I loved celebrating Marina's birthday with her and her friends. Thank you for hiring me for your daughter's special day.
Price Range: Starting at $200
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, German
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Specialty Performer's Insurance: Each occurrence: $1,000,000; Damage to Premises: $300,000; Med Exp: $5,000; Personal & Adv. Injury: $1,000,000; General Aggregate: $2,000,000; Products - Comp/Op Agg: $2,000,000
Here's what you may see at a Mermaid Hales party:
Pool games or on-land games
Story-time
Photo ops
Mermaid Hales has been a professional mermaid in the Virginia Beach area since 2012. With her degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia and years of experience as an environmental educator, Mermaid Hales mixes science and storytelling to help children look with wonder at the world around them. Mermaid Hales is passionate about marine conservation and raising children to be nature lovers and ocean protectors.
Here's what you may see at a Mermaid Hales party:
Pool games or on-land games
Story-time
Photo ops
My mermaid tails are custom-made, pure silicone tails, so they look very realistic (More pictures can be seen on my Facebook and Instagram pages). Each of my tails has a built-in swim fin, allowing me to swim almost effortlessly. I am Advanced Open Water SCUBA certified (NAUI) and Level I Freediver certified (SSI), with a static breath hold of over four minutes.
Because my legs and feet are completely bound, I have limited mobility on land. For this reason, I usually bring an assistant and a wagon for transportation.
My costume prevents me from responding to injuries or incidents that occur on land or in the water. For this reason, I require extra adults and/or lifeguards present and alert at all times to help with safety, crowd control, and discipline. Mermaid Hales will not be held liable for any incident that occurs during an event.
My assistant and I will arrive about 30 minutes prior to the party to assess the space, set up, and change into costume. I can change poolside or in a private room or bathroom with enough space to lay the tail out on the floor.
November 16, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 24, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 29, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 11, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 27, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 09, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 27, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 16, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:30am | School Assembly |
March 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 10, 2022 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 13, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 25, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 21, 2022 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 18, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 19, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 11, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 10, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 29, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
August 25, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
August 04, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 30, 2018 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
May 27, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | House Party |
May 26, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 02, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
August 28, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
August 14, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 04, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Birthday (Child) |
Kari K. said “We had an awesome performance by Jasmine and her LED glowing hula hoop. It made the event so much more special. We had to reschedule the event because…”
Tom B. said “Pleasure to work with. Very talented.”
Laketa B. said “Amazing performer, absolutely friendly and professional.”
Jessica C. said “My daughter had her 6th birthday and we had mermaid Rei and Shelby at our party. To start, there was excellent and prompt communication on quoting. Next,…”