Samira provides enchanting belly dance and Bollywood performances tailored for your most special events. She will expertly guide you through personalized choices so you feel confident you're getting the very best for your guests.
Most parties choose a 20-25 minute belly dance performance, with photo ops after. Your guests will be delighted and dazzled!
We couldn't be any happier with Samira. She is an amazing perfomer, beautiful, professional and really made the show just what our family needed. Everything was so perfect, we can't say enough. If your party needs a belly dancer, hire Samira. We had a phone interview where she asked detailsl of our party and she knew just what we wanted and she followed through and then some.
Amazing show!
Response from Belly Dance & Bollywood with Samira:
Zahra,
Thank you so very much! It was an honor to perform for your beautiful family and guests. I look forward to next time! And thanks so much for taking the time to review.
Samira
Samira was the best. We could not recommend her more. She prepped before by asking about the event, the restaurant venue and a the background of the attenedees. Very well prepared, she selected very appropriate music for the participants. We were all very impressed and delighted with Samira's performance, which was the highlight of the evening. We can't say enough good things!!!
Response from Belly Dance & Bollywood with Samira:
Oh, Edward, thank you! You, KK, and friends were a delight! Your party was a huge success - the Chef's Table at Rasika is spectacular! Thank you again for including me in your festivities.
Samira was exactly what we wanted for our Egyptian American wedding. She communicated so clear and suggested great music and dancing styles. My grandparents loved it! The kids loved it! We all loved it. She danced a classic song, used finger bells and she even danced with candles on a tray on her head. Astounding! Guests have been texting about her since. Truly impressed!
Her communication was on point, she and the DJ worked out music so I had nothing to worry about, and she was on time. Highly recommend!
Photos from this event
Samira is a beautiful belly dancer!! She is sophisticated & very skilled!!
Response from Belly Dance & Bollywood with Samira:
Thank you SO much, Julia! It was a joy to dance for your family's party - what an amazing tradition of 40 years! <3 Wishing you all the best for 2023. See you next December!
Photos from this event
Wonderful dancer and performer. Everyone loved it
Response from Belly Dance & Bollywood with Samira:
Thank you so much, Max! You and your guests were an absolute joy.
Price Range: $375 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 30 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,001,000 - General and professional liability
Let's speak on the phone so I can ask questions that helps us choose the right props, music and costume. I will expertly guide you through the decisions so you know you're getting the very best for your guests.
It's showtime! We know that sometimes events don't go quite as planned. An extra 15-20 minutes grace time is built into my rates so you don't stress!
The basic belly dance show is 20-25 minutes. Typical Bollywood show is 20 minutes. Our conversation will start from there.
Belly dance props/songs I specialize in: Intro, beledi, saidi, veil, finger cymbals, sword, candle tray, Egyptian classic, Iraqi Kawliya, Karshilama, audience participation and more. I also happily incorporate Persian, Indian, Afghani, Latin or other kinds of songs into my performance.
For Bollywood I usually start with an older song and end with new and upbeat songs. Making YOUR family and guests feel special is an incredibly important part of my work.
- After my show I can stay around a little while for pictures. So, while a show is typically 20-25 minutes, I'm usually on the floor 30 or so.
- Rates for BellyDance are usually around $375-$550 in the DMV.
- For Bollywood around $400-$600.
- A typical lesson with a show is a 45 minute lesson followed by a 20 minute show. The rates for that kind of event start at $550.
I am typically a solo performer, but I can arrange other top quality belly dancers with me. They charge the same rates I do.
From me you can expect top quality dancing, a high level of professionalism, beautiful and well fitting costumes suited to your event, and an enchanting, fun performance that leaves people talking for a long time! We'll be making memories!
I encourage you to check out my Instagram - lots of recent video and pictures are there! Reach out with any questions. My time books up quickly. The sooner you plan, the better. But, sometimes I can take last minute bookings as well. Just ask!
Samira is a Bollywood and Belly Dance performer throughout the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia) region. She has performed at embassies, museums, restaurants, Arab nightclubs, on TV, for festivals and cultural events and for family events of all sizes. From large and lavish weddings to sweet, down to earth family parties, she has performed over 4,000 shows!
She consistently gets hired back again and again - enchanting guests of all ages. By customizing her performance for your event and guests, you will enjoy joyful and beautiful cultural dance along with top quality professionalism and communication.
Samira also leads wellness and cultural retreats and teaches Pilates, Mobility Stretch and Meditation. Her teaching experience makes her dance lessons at parties have both depth and fun! Her cultural expertise makes for an understanding that creates just the right performance for your party! Let her guide you in making the perfect choices for your event.
Reach out today!
- Do you have a DJ? I'll need their contact info so I can get my music to them.
- No DJ? We'll talk on the phone to determine your needs. Most often I connect my iPod to a bluetooth speaker system that you have. I also have small speakers I can bring for a smaller room.
- If you want me to dance with candle tray we need to check with the venue, as I use real candles.
- I will need a place to finish changing into my costume and safely store my things.
| October 21, 2023 • 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Cultural Event |
| April 08, 2023 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Birthday Party |
| February 24, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| February 18, 2023 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Anniversary Party |
| December 03, 2022 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 18, 2021 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
A typical belly dance show (20-25 minutes):
1) Intro song - an instrumental with many different rhythms and dynamic changes
2) Veil dance - an elegant and artful dance with large hand-dyed silk scarves
3) Audience participation - usually set to a modern pop song and I'll play finger cymbals
4) Balancing prop - sword anyone? I can also do candle tray. That's a special request
5) Drum solo - filled with shimmies and excitement!
6) Finale - to wrap it all up
If for Arabs I would offer to switch out any of the above for Egyptian classic, beledi taqsim, Saidi with cane/assaya, Kawliya or other folk dance.
I will tailor the music to your party. There are always things I can customize for your event!
For Bollywood show - it's usually 3 songs! Bollywood songs are long.
1) An older song by Rekha - Dil Cheez Kya Hai for example
2) Something fun or dramatic - maybe Choli ke Peeche, Mar Dala, Deewani Mastani...
3) Something newer - a pop song that people will get up to dance to.
My Bollywood repertoire is on my site. Just ask!
My two main dance mentors - one was a Turkish dance historian and one performed in Egypt for over a decade. I also have performed with an Egyptian folklore troupe.
Whenever possible I learn directly from people of the cultures and I love all the different folk dance influences in the cultural dance forms that I do.
Floor space that is free of hazards
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