Ariyana

Honolulu, HI

Starting price: $175

Travels up to 60 miles

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Ariyana @ Shakti Dance Fundraiser

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Ariyana @ Reflection 2015

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Ariyana - Bellydancer in HawaiI - Honolulu Festival 2019

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Overview

Ariyana is an award-winning bellydancer in Honolulu, HI. She is available for corporate events, restaurant shows, and parties. She performs Egyptian bellydance and folklore, and Khaleegi Dance. She will work with you to tailor the perfect show for your event. She responds promptly and is always in communication. Her charming and interactive shows will whisk you away on a trip through the Egypt.

Ariyana also speaks Japanese.

If you are looking for the best presentation of bellydance (Raqs Sharqi) with some fun and excitement sprinkled in, then Ariyana is the dancer for you!


Reviews

1 review

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Vardit H.

July 24, 2021
Verified review

Great service

I am so happy I invite Aryana and her team to dance at my birthday; this girls did a fantastic job creating great vibes and energy; I didn't want to let them go as I ask them to stay longer!
Highly recommended for any event you have.
Thank you!

Hired as: Belly Dancer

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Booking information

Price range: Starting price: $175

Languages: English, Japanese

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Professional and General Liability Insurance

What to expect

You are treated to a 15 minute set of specially chosen music for your event. You will get modern, traditional, and folkloric dance from Egypt and other areas of the Middle East. It is also an interactive show. Ariyana strives to present the dance as you might see it in Egypt.

Ariyana's shows include a classic oriental dance, prop usage, drum solo, and a chance to dance for yourself. Some options for shows can include Khaleegi, Melaya Leff Dance, Cane Dance, zills/sagat, Wings, Veil, double veil, balance tray, shamadan and/or Shaabi (street dance).

About

Ariyana was introduced to Egyptian Dance (bellydance) in 2007. After moving to Japan, she began at the famous Lapis studio in Tokyo. She appeared in many restaurant shows and large events featuring superstar dancers like Dina and Soraia from Egypt.

Ariyana has learned from an array of international dance artists. She has taken numerous intensive course with Hadia and Gamal and Khaled Seif. She is Level One Teacher certified through Hadia. She placed second in the Tokyo International Bellydance Competition for the non-professional category in August 2014.

She continues her studies with Khadijah of Colorado, Aziza of Montreal, and Nisaa of St. Louis and is an avid learner of all things bellydance.

Additional booking notes

Ariyana will provide her own music on CD or MP3 player. The venue must accommodate the media. Music includes Egyptian classics to pop, drum solos, and prop usage. She will work closely with you to create a memorable show for you and your guests.

Please provide the following when booking Ariyana.

-Venue size and floor plan
- CD or MP3/iPhone hook-up capabilities with proper PA system
- adequate lighting
- carpet or hard flooring is Ok.
- Basic show (20 minutes) or several shows.

Past booked events

July 2021

22

Thursday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kailua, HI

May 2018

12

Saturday

Shakti's Den Fundraiser

6:00pm - 9:00pm

04

Friday

Kauai

6:00pm - 12:00pm

January 2018

09

Tuesday

Kan Zaman Kaimuki

7:30pm - 8:00pm

June 2017

12

Monday

Graduation

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Honolulu, HI

Set list

Oriental Dance
Folkloric/Prop (Shaabi, Khaleegi, Melaya, or oriental prop dance)
Drum solo
Finale with audience participation

Influences and inspiration

Hadia (Canada)
Soheir Zaki (Egypt)
Dina (Egypt)
Orit Maftsir (Israel)
Aziza (Canada)
Azza Sharif (Egypt)
Henna (USA)

Setup requirements

CD/MP3 hook-up

Dressing area

Secured area for dancer

PA system

Proper sound system (No Boomboxes)

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