Enliven your party w/ Shiraz- a top highly engaging Egyptian-style bellydancer. She is highly sought after for Middle Eastern weddings & parties in the DMV. Having lived in Cairo for her PhD, Shiraz specializes in Egyptian-style dance & performs other styles such as Iraqi. She also performs with unique & traditional props such as dramatic fire dancing (eating, sword, Moroccan tea tray, fans), flowing silk veils, sword, LED light-show props, shisha, & traditional finger cymbals (sagat), shamadan, assaya, or Iraqi daggers. Her shows are full of audience interaction & artistry, plus in-depth cultural & musical understanding.
Languages: English & Egyptian Arabic
Shiraz was the highlight to my NYE party for my business, and she was exceptional! Booking and communicating with her prior to the event went very smoothly. The day of the event she arrived as planned, and her show was absolutely jaw-dropping and something my guests will never forget. She dazzled the crowd with different dances and props, each that were special and fun. The crowd loved her, and she engaged them by getting them the participate. Shiraz has a vibrant energy and beautiful smile that kept the party alive and entertained. I cannot speak any more highly of Shiraz... she made my party spectacular, and was exactly what I had hoped for. She is beautiful, talented, kind, and dependable... if you book Shiraz, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Shiraz, for making our New Year Eve enchanting!
Response from Shiraz:
Thank you! Your place, party, and people were so beautiful! It was an honor to be a part of, wishing you all the best in the new year!
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Tasteful and skillfully performed. My father's 100th birthday party and Shiraz included the young and the old and wowed the crowd! We would most assuredly hire her again.
Response from Shiraz:
Thank you! You were an amazing host and your dad’s so awesome! Best wishes to you all! So much love in the room!
Shiraz was just perfect! So fresh and gorgeous! She really understands the culture and made my family’s day special. Artistic and great interaction/energy. A true professional, thank you! We will send photos. Highly recommend Shiraz!
Sara M.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: Arabic, English
Make your special event magical w/ Shiraz’s signature raqs sharqi show
Bio: PhD Critical Dance Studies/Dance Ethnography, 15+ years professional performance experience across the US
- Lived & learned in Cairo, Egypt for 2+ years & returns annually for professional development
-Specializing in modern Egyptian style + regional cultural styles such as Iraqi, as well as modern theatrical props
| May 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 13, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party |
| December 31, 2022 • 10:30pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 07, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| April 10, 2022 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| April 07, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
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