Mariana is a highly sought-after and multi-award-winning professional bellydancer, with over 16 years of experience as one of the East Coast’s premier Middle Eastern dance artists. Performing for clients in PA, DE, NJ, and beyond, she consistently delivers elegant and refined entertainment that is certain to captivate your guests.
Mariana’s passion coupled with her continuous training under top master instructors, guarantees an authentic and mesmerizing performance.
A fully insured professional dancer, contact Mariana today for a customized, sophisticated performance for your next special occasion!
10 reviews
Celeste R.
May 8, 2024Mariana was excellent! She was professional and arrived early to prepare and start on time.
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Jennifer
June 23, 2021We hired Mariana to preform for a family member's milestone birthday party. She was ontime, professional, and her perfomance was exceptional. She is well studied on her craft and we enjoyed learning about the art of belly dancing. We are grateful to have found her and highly recomend!
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Lubna A.
June 22, 2021She did a terrific performance
Hired as: Belly Dancer, Middle Eastern Entertainment
Joyce
August 18, 2020Mariana performance was wonderful. She danced with professional grace. Everyone at the 50th birthday party remarked what a great dancer she was and the best they had ever seen.
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Maria A.
July 1, 2020Mariana, was kind and very professional, she kept in contact with me during covid and asked a lot of questions to make sure my desired outcome was a success. Her costume and accessories were vibrant and her dancing 💃🏽 was elegant and classy. I recommend her for your next event.
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Price range: $365 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Entertainer & Performer General Liability
Experience an authentic and professional belly dance performance by Mariana, tailored to your requested duration, whether it's 15 minutes or *60 minutes long. Mariana's commitment to excellence includes continuous training under master instructors to maintain authenticity and is updated on the latest trends specifically from Egypt.
With Mariana's expertise, expect captivating performances enhanced by the use of various props such as fan veils, swords, candles, wings, cane, and veil. Additionally, Mariana showcases her skill in expertly playing finger cymbals, adding another layer of excitement to every performance.
At the conclusion of each performance, Mariana invites audience participation, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. However, there's no pressure to join in—simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
*60 minute performances usually equate to multiple shows/ ambient presence, please inquire directly for pricing.
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Mariana stands as Philadelphia's premier belly dance artist. With a multi-award-winning career and over 30 years of dance training and performance experience, Mariana's lifelong passion for dance shines through her every movement.
Beginning her journey with classical ballet as a child, Mariana later expanded her expertise to encompass jazz, modern, hip-hop, Latin ballroom, flamenco, and ultimately, belly dance.
In 2010, Mariana discovered belly dance serendipitously during a workshop with Najia of Philadelphia. She immediately fell in love with the art form, and her dedication has only grown since.
Mariana's talent has been recognized through numerous accolades, including winning 1st place in the Rising Star Tribal/Fusion category at the Jewels of the Orient competition in June 2013, and receiving the "Best Takseem" certificate at the Golden Age Queen International Bellydance Competition Online Edition in August 2020.
Today, Mariana is a highly sought-after performer, captivating audiences weekly across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
I am available to dance in any location- home, stage, restaurant, outdoors etc. Please ensure the dance space is clean, safe and children are seated (especially when swords and fire are present. I do request a sound system be available to play my music. *If you need me to bring my own small portable speaker, please request this at time of booking.
Sunday
Festival
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Wenonah, NJ
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Nightclub Event
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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Phoenixville, PA
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Phoenixville, PA
Friday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Vineland, NJ
Friday
Campus Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Newark, DE
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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York, PA
Thursday
House Concert
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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Mullica Hill, NJ
Saturday
Holiday Party (New Year)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Cherry Hill, NJ
Sunday
Baby Shower
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Marcus Hook, PA
Wednesday
Grand Opening
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Media, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Other)
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Lansdale, PA
Sunday
Other
2:30pm - 5:30pm
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Glenside, PA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Philadelphia, PA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)
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Philadelphia, PA
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
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Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday
Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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West Berlin, NJ
My dance style has been influenced by great dancers. To name a few: Mercedes Nieto, Tito Seif, Sahar Samara and Dandash. If these names look unfamiliar, please check out Youtube for examples.
My continued training with master Egyptian instructors such as Tommy King, Randa Kamel, Mohamed Shahin, Tito Seif, Faten Salama, and Essam Mounir, give my dancing an authentic Egyptian aesthetic (oriental as well as folkloric). This combined with my training in multiple dance forms, has created a stage ready performance of belly dance, sure to dazzle your guests.
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