Barátok Belly Dance Company

Audiences can expect a vibrant, high-energy Belly Dance Show with engaging group choreography, eye-catching visuals and interactive moments that keep audiences engaged and entertained from start to finish.

Barátok Belly Dance Company provides polished, professional entertainment designed to integrate seamlessly into your event. Performances can include sword dance, zills (finger cymbals), fanveils, silk veils and other visually dynamic elements all selected to complement your vision.

For Renaissance Festivals and Faires shows are fully scripted and feature distinct performer personalities, light humor, audience interaction, and approachable educational moments.

For private events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, birthdays, and restaurant performances we customize our show to fit your space, audience, and overall vibe, from elegant and atmospheric to upbeat and celebratory.

Barátok Belly Dance Company offers a range of performance options, from soloists to full group packages with up to eight dancers. Group size, performance length, and format can be tailored to suit your event, space, and audience. If you’re not sure what configuration is best, that’s no problem at all. We’re happy to work with you to recommend the right performance style, number of dancers, and overall flow to ensure the entertainment is a seamless and memorable addition to your event.

We offer multiple costume options, allowing the look and feel of the performance to align with your event’s theme or atmosphere. Performances are family-friendly and appropriate for all ages, making them a great fit for festivals, public events, private celebrations, and corporate gatherings alike.

Our goal is to make the booking process easy and collaborative, while delivering entertainment that feels intentional, polished, and perfectly suited to your event.

Event planners can expect clear communication, reliable coordination, on-time arrival and performers who are courteous, adaptable, and experienced working with live audiences.

While the original members aren't still performing with the group, Barátok Belly Dance Company was originally founded in 1990 at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival under a different name as a street dance act.
In 1991 the group was able to solidify their standing spot in the highly acclaimed The Feast of Fantasy, which they still perform at to this day.
The group name was changed to Baratok, which means friends, in 2019.
In 2021 the group added a stage show at The Minnesota Renaissance Festival as well as more festivals, shows and bookings.
Barátok has had the pleasure of performing for a wide variety of events including Birthdays, Weddings, Community Events, Haflas, Private Events, Corporate Parties, The Minnesota Renaissance Festival, The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, The Arizona Renaissance Festival, The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines Iowa, The Siouxland Renaissance Festival and The Viking Festival Minnesota.

Barátok Belly Dance Company is experienced performing in a wide range of venues, from outdoor festival stages to intimate indoor spaces, and we are happy to adapt to your event’s technical setup.
Sound:
We can provide a portable speaker system for small to medium-sized spaces. For larger venues or events with existing sound systems, we are comfortable working with in-house AV teams. If preferred, we can also work with or help source a DJ to ensure smooth music playback and transitions.
Live Music:
We have access to professional live musicians, which can add a dynamic and immersive element to a performance. Live music options are available upon request and can be coordinated in advance based on your event needs.

Space & Staging:
Performances can be adapted to a variety of stage sizes and layouts, including standard stages, floor-level performance areas, and outdoor spaces. We are happy to review floor plans or photos of the performance area in advance to ensure a smooth setup.
Lighting:
Standard event or stage lighting is sufficient. No special lighting is required, though enhanced lighting can elevate the visual impact of the performance when available. We have some lighting available as well.

We prioritize clear communication and advance planning to ensure performances integrate seamlessly into your event.