Belly Dance by Sara

Sara is available for birthday parties, weddings, bridal showers, girls night out, corporate events, quinceañeras, retirement parties, wine tastings and more. All performances are family friendly. Absolutely no bachelor parties or all male parties.

A typical performance includes an entrance piece with veil, a mix of instrumental, contemporary or pop music with zils (finger cymbals) followed with an exciting drum solo finale. Performance music, props, additional dance styles and costuming may be adjusted to please your audience. Advanced props (including sword, fan veils and cane) or costume changes can be added to a performance for an extra fee.

Expect audience participation! Sara is a lively and engaging performer with a touch of humor who loves to interact with the audience . A dance with the guest of honor or traditional line dances may also be incorporated into a performance.

Captivating belly dance entertainment for your next special event! In just over a decade of dedication to Middle Eastern dance, Sara has developed her signature style characterized by a curvilinear fluidity and soulful expression.

Sara did not become interested in dance until 2003 when she was looking for a new form of exercise. After learning a few basic steps from videos, she pursued formal training in Middle Eastern Dance with master instructor Karen Barbee Adkisson of Karavan Studios in 2004. Today Sara teaches choreography at Karavan and continues to study with Karen and many other world renowned Middle Eastern Dance professionals.

Sara is fast becoming a popular performer in San Antonio as a soloist for restaurants and special events. She can be found performing weekly as one of the principal dancers at Mina and Dimi's Greek House and with the Karavan dancers.

Experience, Awards & Certifications:
2020
Building Bridges Through Music- Performed a piece showcasing Arab dance with Karen Barbee Adkisson, Betsi Robins, Jamie Lynn Shelton and the National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble

2019
Guest Instructor and performer at Texas Coastal Bend Belly Dance Association Membership Drive & Fundraiser

2018
La Danse Orientale Belly Dance Competition
•First Runner Up Professional Live Music Category
•First Place Duet/Troupe Category

2018
Guest Instructor and performer at the Austin Belly Dance Convention

2016
Completed Sahra Saeeda’s Journey Through Egypt Level I & II Certification

Please allow plenty of time to book your event. Sara is often booked several weeks in advance. Last minute events and holidays may incur an extra fee.

Pricing starts at $175 and is based upon type of performance, number of sets and location. Quotes for gigs outside of the San Antonio area will be assessed for travel time in addition to performance cost. A deposit of 25% is required to finalize your booking.

Performances that start later than the agreed upon time may incur an extra fee. Please keep in mind that dancers often have more than one performance scheduled per night.

I will need to know if your event is inside or outside, at a residence, event venue or in a public setting.

I will also need to know what kind of surface I will be performing on (concrete, stage, grass?). I would also like to know how many guests will attend, and what kind of audience to expect (Turkish, Egyptian, American, etc.).

A good sound system is essential to a great performance! I have my own sound equipment for smaller events. For larger events, I will need to know if there will be sound equipment or a DJ available and what kind of media to bring (CD's, iPods).

Costuming can be tailored to your event. Tummy, body jewelry and tattoos can be concealed at your request.

I may bring an assistant for security and help with equipment.

In the extremely rare case that guests are inappropriate toward the dancer, the music system is not working properly or if there are any circumstances in which Sara deems a performance unsafe or impossible to continue, she may at her discretion end the performance and is to be paid in full.