Laska

Hartford, CT

$200 - $500

Travels up to 120 miles

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Dancing at backyard private party!

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Compilation at Blue Moon by Bella Cada Media

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Drum solo

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Bar

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Bar/restaurant

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A joyous performance!

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Isis wings

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Silk veil

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Event at an art gallery.

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sword

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Birthday party!

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Backyard party!

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Dancing with guests

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Teaching the guests some moves!

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I can dance anywhere!

Overview

Book Laska for birthday parties, holiday parties, weddings, showers, graduations, festivals, corporate events, university events, fundraisers, restaurants, and celebrations of any kind (except all-male events). Laska will add excitement, smiles, and fun to your special event with her energetic performance! A performance may include veil, zils (finger cymbals), Isis wings, LED Isis wings, shamadan, sword and/or cane. Laska also has a battery-operated Bluetooth indoor/outdoor water resistant speaker and microphone if the venue does not have a means for playing music. Please note that social distancing must be maintained at the venue.


Reviews

8 reviews

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Loretta W.

September 22, 2024
Verified review

She was wondwerful....

She was very entertaing and was just wonderful in getting a group of oullder women involved.

Hired as: Belly Dancer


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George M.

February 13, 2023
Verified review

Surprise appearance

Laska was a poised, engaging dancer. Her
music and choreography were very tasteful. The audience loved participating with her. She was the highlight of the party and was eager and enthusiastic to work with in!the planning stages. Would highly recommend her and hire her again in a heartbeat.
Sally

Hired as: Belly Dancer

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Laska

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad everyone had a great time at the party!


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Vernon B. P.

May 30, 2021
Verified review

Great Fun

Great dancer, very fun time!

Hired as: Belly Dancer


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Jasmine L.

August 16, 2020

Really entertaining and awesome customer service

Laska was so nice, friendly and easy to work with from the beginning. Her customer service is amazing and you won't regret hiring her for your event. She was very understanding when we were running a little behind schedule and prepared when she couldn't hook up to the dj station. Everyone at the party was entertained by her performance. A week later and we are still talking about it. It was really a pleasure having Laska at my 40th birthday party. Thank you so much Laska. You were amazing.

Hired as: Belly Dancer


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Jasmine L.

August 16, 2020
Verified review

Really entertaining and awesome customer service

Laska was so nice, friendly and easy to work with from the beginning. Her customer service is amazing and you won't regret hiring her for your event. She was very understanding when we were running a little behind schedule and prepared when she couldn't hook up to the dj station. Everyone at the party was entertained by her performance. A week later and we are still talking about it. It was really a pleasure having Laska at my 40th birthday party. Thank you so much Laska. You were amazing.

Hired as: Belly Dancer

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Laska

Thank you so much, Jasmine! I'm so glad everyone had a good time! You're a fabulous hostess. The setting was perfect. Everyone was so nice. It was such a fun party with a group of people!

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Booking information

Price range: $200 - $500

Languages: English, French

Gig length: 10 - 60 minutes

What to expect

A performance may also include veil, zils (finger cymbals), Isis wings, sword and/or cane.

Let Laska add excitement, smiles, and positive energy to your event! Laska is as friendly and fun as she is talented. Adults and children alike enjoy her performances! Venues have included private parties, festivals, restaurants, universities, world dance events, and professional shows.

Laska also has a battery-operated bluetooth indoor/outdoor water resistant speaker and microphone if the venue does not have a means for playing music. The music is on a Smartphone.

About

Laska has been dancing professionally for over eight years at events in Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina. She trained as a cabaret dancer in New York and in Boston. She also spent three years studying Afro-Caribbean dance, and tried her hands (and feet!) at Jazz, Modern, Flamenco, Salsa, and Isadora Duncan dance. She danced with Lynchburg Tribal for five years (American Tribal Style Belly Dance), but now dances solo.

Additional booking notes

A sound system that connects to a Smartphone should be provided, preferably in the same room in which the performance is to take place. The sound system is an important part of the show and should be tested prior to Laska's arrival. Louder is usually better. Laska has a speaker that can be used as the main speaker if you don't have one or as a backup.

Please provide a safe place to change, as many costumes can be damaged if worn while driving.

Past booked events

December 2024

10

Tuesday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Hartford, CT

September 2024

21

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Madison, CT

February 2023

11

Saturday

Surprise

9:00pm - 9:15pm

Essex, CT

May 2021

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:15pm

Wolcott, CT

15

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 6:00pm

New Bedford, MA

February 2021

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 7:15pm

Ellington, CT

August 2020

08

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:15pm

East Hartford, CT

June 2020

21

Sunday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

West Springfield, MA

February 2020

16

Sunday

Holiday Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Foxborough, MA

December 2018

08

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 8:45pm

Wallingford, CT

July 2018

07

Saturday

Dinner Party

9:30pm - 11:00pm

West Springfield, MA

February 2018

03

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Hartford, CT

Set list

Here is an example (certainly not exhaustive) of some songs:
Ya Habibi Ya Ghaybin, Salatin El Tarab Orchestra
Badr Al Mnawar, Mohammed Ali Ensemble
Saloumi, Issam Houshan
Mon Amie la Rose, Natacha Atlas
Lonely Star by the Sea, Mosavo
Shlonak, Salatin El Tarab Orchestra
Wa Marret El Ayam, Dr. Samy Farag
Lamma Bada, Salatin El Tarab Orchestra
Moghram Ya Leil, Dr. Samy Farag
Nawal, Setrak Sarkissian
Yearning, Raul Ferrando
El Ghazal, Dr. Samy Farag
Wa Marret El Ayam, Dr. Samy Farag
Nagwa, Adam Basma
Azziza, Issam Houshan
Esma Yalli, Hakim
Lolai, Alabina
Hips Don’t Lie, Shakira
Law Dallalouni, Nancy Ajram

Influences and inspiration

Laska is inspired by many performers. Some of her favorites include Amar Gamal, Kaeshi Chai, Assia Guemra, Tamalyn Dallal, Nadira, Melina, Amanda Rose, Jillina, Ava Fleming, and Aziza.

Setup requirements

Sound system

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