- Springfield, VA
- Belly Dancer
- Contact for rates
Rakesh L. said
“Very professional and on time. Executed everything as decied. ”
Shiraz Dance
Shiraz Party Highlights
Shiraz Fusion Fire Sword Modern Belly Dance Style
Shiraz Tabla Drum Solo
Shiraz: Alf Layla wa Layla & the Butterfly Belly Dancer (classic live music style)
Modern raqs sharqi
Shiraz raqs sharqi
Shiraz Dance
Specializing in modern Egyptian-style belly dance (raqs sharqi) learned living in Cairo
Shiraz Dance
All shows, music, & costuming customized to your event!
Shiraz Dance
Shiraz Dance
Shiraz Dance
Overview
Enliven your party w/ Shiraz- a top highly engaging Egyptian-style bellydancer. She is highly sought after for Middle Eastern weddings & parties in the DMV. Having lived in Cairo for her PhD, Shiraz specializes in Egyptian-style dance & performs other styles such as Iraqi. She also performs with unique & traditional props such as dramatic fire dancing (eating, sword, Moroccan tea tray, fans), flowing silk veils, sword, LED light-show props, shisha, & traditional finger cymbals (sagat), shamadan, assaya, or Iraqi daggers. Her shows are full of audience interaction & artistry, plus in-depth cultural & musical understanding.
Languages: English & Egyptian Arabic
Reviews
3 reviews
Melissa K.
January 2, 2023Shiraz was Exceptional! Huge Wow-Factor!
Shiraz was the highlight to my NYE party for my business, and she was exceptional! Booking and communicating with her prior to the event went very smoothly. The day of the event she arrived as planned, and her show was absolutely jaw-dropping and something my guests will never forget. She dazzled the crowd with different dances and props, each that were special and fun. The crowd loved her, and she engaged them by getting them the participate. Shiraz has a vibrant energy and beautiful smile that kept the party alive and entertained. I cannot speak any more highly of Shiraz... she made my party spectacular, and was exactly what I had hoped for. She is beautiful, talented, kind, and dependable... if you book Shiraz, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Shiraz, for making our New Year Eve enchanting!
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Shiraz
Thank you! Your place, party, and people were so beautiful! It was an honor to be a part of, wishing you all the best in the new year!
Dawn W.
August 11, 2022What a pleasure to meet Shiraz. And what a performance.
Tasteful and skillfully performed. My father's 100th birthday party and Shiraz included the young and the old and wowed the crowd! We would most assuredly hire her again.
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Shiraz
Thank you! You were an amazing host and your dad’s so awesome! Best wishes to you all! So much love in the room!
Sara M.
April 11, 2022Highly recommend!
Shiraz was just perfect! So fresh and gorgeous! She really understands the culture and made my family’s day special. Artistic and great interaction/energy. A true professional, thank you! We will send photos. Highly recommend Shiraz!
Sara M.
Hired as: Belly Dancer
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: Arabic, English
About
Make your special event magical w/ Shiraz’s signature raqs sharqi show
Bio: PhD Critical Dance Studies/Dance Ethnography, 15+ years professional performance experience across the US
- Lived & learned in Cairo, Egypt for 2+ years & returns annually for professional development
-Specializing in modern Egyptian style + regional cultural styles such as Iraqi, as well as modern theatrical props
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2023
14
Sunday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
April 2023
13
Thursday
Holiday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2022
31
Saturday
Cocktail Party
10:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Poulsbo, WA
August 2022
07
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Towanda, PA
April 2022
10
Sunday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
07
Thursday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
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