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Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago
- Chicago, IL
- Belly Dancer
- Travels up to 90 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago, comprised of Vanessa and Ashorina, are a professional dance troupe trained to impress. Safire performs over 350 shows per year and are the top bellys dancer in the area. Whether you need 1 or up to 8 dancers, Safire can provide an authentic Middle Eastern experience. Safire dancers are the the house dancers and Vanessa is the producer of Mysteriosa at Alhambra's Palace. Safire was selected to perform at Untitled and The Drifter in River North. Safire are a crowd favorite, known for their talent, hard work and passion for the art.
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46 Reviews
Ashorina was so much fun. We reserved her for our Greek Easter dinner. Was the most amazing time. Made the entire night great. Very family friendly and got everyone dancing. Highly recommend.
Holiday Entertainment
Vanessa was great the whole party had fun.
Holiday Entertainment
Ashrina and Vanessa came to my husband’s 50th surprise party and they rocked the party. I had 159 guests and they all loved each performance. What a cheer from the crowd and loved their costumes. I would love Ashrina to perform in my all parties. She is very professional and a beautiful person and dancer. Love you Ashrina and Vanessa for rocking the party 😘
Dancer, Interactive Performer, Middle Eastern Entertainment, Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
We loved your event, Mamta! You are a vivacious person and the party reflected you and your husband. Happy 30th birthday! Haha. Xoxo
We had the pleasure of hosting Safire Belly Dancers for our event and it was one of the best events we’ve ever had! The team is fantastic and truly made the evening unforgettable. Not only are they amazing dancers, but their professionalism shone throughout the event. They have an incredible talent for engaging the crowd, and by the end of the performance, everyone was up and dancing. If you’re looking to host an event that will leave a lasting impression on your guests, I highly recommend Safire Belly Dancers. They are exceptional at what they do and will undoubtedly make your event a resounding success!
Middle Eastern Entertainment
People were in awe with the performance and Ashorina’s attitude.
She engaged the guests so well and mesmerized the crowd!
Corporate Entertainment, Dance Troupe, Dancer, Holiday Entertainment, Middle Eastern Entertainment, World Music
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you so much for the kind review! I had soooo much fun! Loved your crowd.
I would definitely book again, Shama arrived early (she’s beautiful by the way) she was prepared and was so willing to work with my time as I was running a little behind schedule. The show was great and she got the crow involved.
The performance was amazing and very engaging!
It was super classy and everyone in the crowd loved it! She even danced with the birthday boy and everyone enjoyed it. I for sure recommend!
Dancer
So happy with all arrangements. She was very professional & beautiful with a wonderful personality witch made the surprise party a fun event. Will definitely use again for more events. Thank you for the great experience.
Dancer
I was not there but based on the pictures and what little bit of video I say Vanessa looked very beautiful and was very entertaining. The birthday boy seemed to enjoy her show!
Belly Dancer
Belly Dancer
Vanessa was a surprise to my husband’s 30th birthday and his twin brother! I had friends and family from US and Greece as well! Everyone loved the professionalism and smile of Vanessa! We will definitely consider her again for our future events! Thank you Vanessa for the amazing show!!
Belly Dancer
Vanessa was great. Everyone loved her. We all enjoyed TRYING belly dancing
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you sooooo much! Your party was totally fun! And you all did wonderfully, I was thoroughly impressed by everyone. I loved every minute!
Vanessa was great. We all loved her!!
Dancer, Belly Dancer
Guests were captivated and thoroughly entertained the entire performance. There were a few interactive moments that put the show over the top! Highly recommend and will most likely book again.
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Mary Jane, your parties are always the best! Thank you for retaining us again, we are so happy to be part of important milestones for you and your family. God bless you all!
My guests were so captivated and pleased wih Canessa’s performance at our wedding that they are still talking about it days later. I would not be surprised if I see her again at the future weddings of my guests!
Belly Dancer
I hired Vanessa and Ashorina for my husband's 40th birthday and they got the whole party going. Not only are they gorgeous but these woman can seriously dance...move over shakira. They made my husband's party 10000% better. Definitely loved having them. They are great at what v they do. Would definitely hire again
Belly Dancer
Got the audience to dance and everyone had a smile one their face
Belly Dancer
Hired 2 dancers for a family style 60th Birthday party and they were fantastic !! These ladies were prompt, engaging and professional. They really livened up the party and providing lasting memories for all. I HIGHLY recommend them !!!
Belly Dancer
Great energy, audience participation. Great fun!
Belly Dancer
We loved the performance.
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you, Agnes! We LOVED your brother's performance also. He is welcome to dance with us anytime. The party was really fun, thank you!
I cannot even describe how fantastic these girls were!! Not only are they gorgeous and know how to move, they really did an amazing performance! They engaged with the audience very well and kept the room live for everyone to enjoy and follow along. Highly recommend them and would definitely hire them again! Outstanding!
Belly Dancer, Dance Troupe
Vanessa did a great job for my birthday party. Great dancer that got the crowd going. Very pretty as well.
Middle Eastern Entertainment
We had all ages at our birthday party for my 90-year old brother. Vanessa appealed to all in attendance--young, old and in between; both male and female. Her dancing was exciting and beautiful--she even planned a number to which the birthday boy was able to slowly move (after all, he is 90) which brought a huge round of applause from those attending. She is absolutely beautiful, both physically and personably. I hired Vanessa for a half hour show and her fee was well-worth every penny--yes, I had a talented performer when it came to belly dancing and I also had a goreous woman who was able to interact with the people at my party. Along with a fabulous body, she has a beautiful smile, and a charming sense of humor. I strongly recommend Vanessa as a top-notch 5-star performer.
Belly Dancer
I booked Vanessa for my daughter's 6th birthday. I can not tell you how much the kids enjoyed the dance instruction!! She even got some of the parents to participate. Thank you so much for making my daughter's party super memorable!!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
The party was so cute and awesome! I lived every minute, thank you 1000x!
Vanessa was really incredible! She gave it all she had for my birthday party at a club. She was so good, professional, and got every one involved in her dancing! I can honestly say if it wasn't for Vanessa my party WOULD NOT had been as amazing as it was! All my guests were amused looking at her dance, and got all the men staring at her even though this was a gay club she was performing at!! I will definitely hire her again and I absolutely recommend her to anyone on here!
Just Amazing! Thank you Vanessa! You were the" life" of my party!
Middle Eastern Entertainment, Belly Dancer
We decided to send a "belly-gram" to our son's work for his birthday. She arrived early, had everything setup ahead of time, and gave a terrific 15-minute performance. Our son was appropriately embarrassed by the attention,and his coworkers had a GREAT time watching and participating. She coaxed everyone in the room to dance, and we had a BLAST!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you very kindly, Kathy! Your son's expression was so cute! I had a blast, it was terrific fun, thank you so very much!
I hired Vanessa as the entertainment for my husband’s 60th birthday party. It was a surprise and boy was my husband, as well as the guests, surprised! He truly enjoyed himself as she had him participate with her. My husband is still talking about the belly dancer he had at his party. The guests are still saying how good she was. She was very professional from beginning to end. She has such a sweet spirit that comes through as she dances. She was everything I was looking for in a belly dancer as entertainment and more! She was authentic, fun, energetic, and interactive with the crowd; a very impressive belly dancer, who I will recommend and hire again. Thank you Vanessa!
Middle Eastern Entertainment
I hired Safire for my wedding and flew them out to Canada. I can't believe what a great show it was! I had Vanessa, Ashorina and Christina perform and what a show! They entered with candelabras on their heads, that was amazing. My entire family tried to get up and dance with them, I was laughing at how they handled it with humor and ease. My mother in law has promised to bring them back for her next big birthday bash. I highly recommend them for their professionalism and talent.
Dance Troupe, Middle Eastern Entertainment, Belly Dancer
My school held a fundraiser with a Moroccan theme. We booked Vanessa and Ashorina to dance during our cocktail hour. They were both very professional and the dancing was appropriate for a school function. I had many questions in regards to the event and Ashorina was quick to respond by email or phone call. They both arrived on time and I was impressed by their dancing, especially when they involved the crowd. I would definitely book them again!
Belly Dancer
Last Saturday I invited Safire BellyDancers on my campus for an event and everyone loved them. I was told by each and every student that we should invited them every semester.
Dance Instructor, Middle Eastern Entertainment, Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you so much! We had an absolute blast at your event, everyone was delightful! And you organized it beautifully. We would LOVE to be back!
We have hired Ashorina for a performance at our wedding. She was elegant, fun, talented and very professional. Our guests are still talking about her performance and how great she was. We would certainly hire her again!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Your wedding was a delight! I had an absolute blast, your vivacious personality made the room burst with energy. Thank you!
I wanted to hire some entertainment for my 50th birthday celebration and couldn't decide on what to have. I love to dance so I thought hmmm, I wonder if my guest would like to see a belly dancer. Well.... i must say Christina captivated the audience with her moves! She was awesome to say the least, she interacted with the crowd and got some of the guest out on the floor dancing! We had a blast and she's very pleasant and pretty. She's a great entertainer!
Belly Dancer
I have recently booked Safire Belly Dancers featuring Vanessa on behalf of our company for a corporate event. I must say that Ashorina and Vanessa are the best belly dancers I have ever seen. They are extremely pretty and talented. It is a true pleasure to watch their show! They are very professional and easy to work with. Our guests were truly amazed by their performance! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great belly dancing experience! I love them and I will be booking them again!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you, Teodora! Your event was beautiful and very professional. We really enjoyed meeting you! We absolutely look forward to working with you again!
Vanessa danced at my husbands 50th Birthday party, not only did she do an amazing job of entertaining, I consider her an artist. She stopped everything with her dance.
Every eye was on her and believe me my husband will not forget this party for a very long time!
Belly Dancer
Was real fun, a lot of dancing at affordable price. Everybody liked Vanessa. She is a professional.
Belly Dancer
I will absolutely without hesitation recommend Safire to anyone looking for belly dancers, or even just looking for entertainment in general. They are incredibly talented, graceful, and beautiful, and worked with me to create an incredible event. They were simply captivating, and got the crowd so engaged. It is CLEAR that they are passionate and love what they do. I honestly couldn't be more pleased.
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you so much! Your event was spectacular, we were incredibly lucky to have been a part of it. We appreciate all you do!
My husband and I recently booked Vanessa for our Egyptian/Jordanian wedding. We couldn't have imagined a better experience and belly dancer. Vanessa is absolutely the greates bellydancer we ever encountered. All of our guests were talking about her performance for weeks! No one was in their seats! Thank you so much for giving our wedding something extra and you're by far the best belly dancer any of us have seen!!! ❤️
Diana
Middle Eastern Entertainment, Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
How very sweet! Thank you, Diana!!! Your wedding was extremely fun and you looked gorgeous! Thank you for permitting me to be a part of your important day, it was an honor. Best wishes to you and your family, congratulations on your blessed union!
My new wife and I were planning a very complicated inter-cultural wedding, and we wanted to add in a special touch that all of our guests would enjoy. We looked into other dance performers, but many of the others looked like they just dance in their spare time. Not so with the Safire Performers - they seemed different from the beginning. This was apparent even when we called and booked the event - Ashorina was very professional on the phone. She answered all of our questions about the performance, and it was very easy to coordinate the event details with her. We booked Vanessa and Christine to dance as a mealtime entertainment at our reception, and we couldn’t have been happier with the performance. They did several different dances together, and Vanessa also did some solo dances that made her the star. The entire crowd was mesmerized, and the professionalism of the dancers meant that the dancing was appropriate for the occasion, yet beautiful and evocative through and through. If you need *professional* dancers at your event, please consider the Safire team. We recommend them with the highest praise, and they are well worth their performance cost. We would book them for another event without a doubt. Thank you again, for helping us make our celebration even better!
Belly Dancer
Vanessa was performing at my daughters 1 year birthday party and she had everyone's attention. The kids were just as involved as were the adults. My husband was pulled up to dance with her and he enjoyed every minute. I would definetly recommend her for any event. She was awesome!
Belly Dancer
Vanessa was outstanding !!!!
Setting up the event with Ashorina was easy. She was very professional and caring, to ensure our event would be exciting and fun.
From the moment Vanessa entered the room, she captivated everyone's attention.......and her audience included children as well as 90 year old adults. She professionally mastered her selected artistic dances enlightening the audience with her talent and skills. She selected several guests to participate which was so much fun and illustrated just how skilled you must be to do it right. Vanessa even gave our eager guests some lessons on how to perform a few of the moves she does so well.
All our guests continued to talk about it for days after the event. I would highly recommend Vanessa, Ashorina and the Safire Belly Dancers !!!!!!!!!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Wayne, thank you very kindly! Safire is so happy to have been a part of your event and we especially thank you for appreciating an important cultural component of Egypt. Open-minded, cultured people like you help broaden its appeal and understanding. We thank you especially for that! Shookran!
Let me start by saying I am an event planner and have had some truly amazing experiences in my career and this exceeded my expectations. I had a surprise dinner for my niece's 30th birthday celebration in Greektown and wanted to include some entertainment. Vanessa's performance was a surprise for all the guests and she included inviting some of the guests up to participate, which they all loved being a part of. We were in a restaurant in a small space and I was concerned there would not be enough room for the performance but it worked out perfectly. If you are looking for a fun, one-of-a-kind , unforgettable entertainment then having Safire Belly Dancers as a part of it will not disappointment. I can't thank Vanessa enough for making the party something my niece will never forget.
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you very kindly! Your event was excellent and wonderfully planned. Safire is lucky to have been a part of your special day. Happy 30th birthday to your niece!
Gorgeous dancers, the whole wedding loved the dancing! Vanessa is so beautiful and professional. They were on time and very coordinated, talented dancers with beautiful outfits. I recommend Vanessa and her dancers, you won't regret it!!
Belly Dancer
When we decided to hire Safire Belly Dancers for our wedding 6 months out, we were located states away and took a chance. I'm happy to say that we were amazed by how easy they were to work with and the amazing show they put on for us and our guests at our wedding. They took the time to learn traditional Egyptian folklore dances (my heritage), and incorporated unique Greek aspects to make my wife's family feel included on the tradition. They also had my wife's younger sister come to their studio and learn a piece to perform during one of their sessions at the reception, which was a very fun touch. Ashorina and her team were so incredible with their skills and over-the-top performances. My grandmother, who spent most of her life in Cairo, said it was the best performance she had seen since Egypt!! Highly recommended for anyone looking to find traditional, skilled belly dancers in the Chicago area!
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Safire loved performing for Stefan and his gorgeous bride. We love making people happy and are grateful for the opportunity to enjoy the culture with others. We are very humbled by his mother's compliment, thank you thank you.
I have seen Vanessa the Brazilian Bellydancer perform at a number of events, each and every time she has been the showstopper. Her grace and skill are an example of what a true Middle Eastern dance performer should be. She engages the audience playfully, and shows off techniques just enough to never seem like a show-off. I don't think anyone can watch this woman and not be left in awe by her performances. You want traditional, she'll be traditional, you want playful, she'll be playful, you want sexy, OH TRUST ME, she's sexy! But Always always classy!
Belly Dancer, Middle Eastern Entertainment
I saw Vanessa and Safire perform for a party and I was simply blown away. All three girls are fit, beautiful and absolutely talented. Amazing dancers. The crowd was transfixed as was I.
This dance crew exceeded my expectations, both is the ease of arranging the event, as well as the quality of the 3 dancers that performed. All 3 seemed young, energetic and were beautiful to watch. They were on time (I was worried about that to be honest since often when hiring you don't know what you are going to get). All in all I was very satisfied and it was well worth the cost for this evening. I would highly recommend this troupe to anyone looking for a professional, high quality and unique belly dancing experience at your next event! I will book again for sure.
Belly Dancer
Response from Safire Belly Dancers of Chicago:
Thank you, Sam! Your family was a delight and we had a blast! We loved watching your smiling faces, you and your family made our night!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 15 - 45 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
What to Expect
Fun, energy and creativity. Vanessa can even incorporate the guest of honor in the Safire routine (2 practice sessions required). The event will be memorable and your guests will talk about Safire for days.
About
Safire Belly Dancers are the most booked dancers in Chicago, having been trained by an array of world famous dancers such as Fifi Abdou, Randa Kamel, Azad Kaan of Turkey, Cinzia Purifacato of Italy, Saida of Argentina, LuLu Sabongi, Soraya Zaied, and many more. Safire dancers are the preferred belly dancers at at Alhambra Palace, Untitled, and The Drifter. Safire performances are high energy, authentic and fun. Safire has performed over 1000 shows and are looking forward to performing many more.
Past Booked Events
July 12, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 02, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 03, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
April 16, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
December 23, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 25, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Birthday Party |
January 13, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 28, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 29, 2020 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 30, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 31, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 06, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 16, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Festival |
September 21, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 31, 2019 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
June 17, 2019 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 20, 2018 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 16, 2018 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 09, 2018 • 5:45pm - 6:15pm | Birthday Party |
June 01, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
February 24, 2018 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Birthday Party |
February 06, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Campus Event |
December 12, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
September 22, 2017 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 12, 2017 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 12, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 21, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Birthday (Adult) |
October 16, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 09, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
May 21, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 21, 2016 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 12, 2016 • 9:30am - 9:45am | Birthday (Adult) |
April 22, 2016–April 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday (Adult) |
September 19, 2015–September 20, 2015 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | Birthday (Adult) |
August 23, 2015 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
June 28, 2015 • 2:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
February 28, 2015–March 01, 2015 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2014 • 9:30pm - 11:30pm | Restaurant |
July 19, 2014–July 20, 2014 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
December 22, 2013 • 7:00am - 7:30am | Wedding Reception |
Influences & Inspiration
Soraya Zaied, Nesrine Topkapi, Randa Kamel
Setup Requirements
Sound system