Joanna Belly Dance

Description

Joanna’s belly dancing style relies on the mix of Traditional Oriental, as well as Cabaret. She performs with theatrics, and her overall goal at the end of the day is to leave her audience filled with joy and adrenaline after every performance. Using exclusively customised choreography, you will be provided with a festive and professional entertainment experience for your event.
Joanna wishes to provide a very personalised night for you and your guests. She has an array of music from all over the globe, costumes of many colours and styles, and props to add in to spice up the night, inclu ... ding:
· Moroccan engraved bellydancing sword
· Moroccan bronze lacework bellydancing sword
· LED ostrich feather fans
· LED translucent isis wings
· Jet black isis wings
· Gold isis wings
· Veils
· Silk fans
· Saidi cane
Private Events:
Best suited for: Birthdays, engagement celebrations, baby showers, small business launch nights, corporate events. No all-male events.
Includes a small choreographed performance, generally with LED props, a sword balancing act, choreographed drum solo, special attention on the guest/s of honour, interacting with guests with crowd participation, and photo opportunities for everybody. If event is held during the day, ‘LED props’ offering will be replaced with large gold Isis wings instead.
Private Event Performances & Workshops:
Best suited for: Hens parties & End-of-Year celebrations.
On top of a performance, you may also request for a workshop package for your guests. This will comprise of a solo performance and workshop, or just the workshop itself. We will be executing beginner level drills, with lively music and lots of fun! For smaller gatherings, coin hip scarves will be provided to whichever guests choose to wear them.
Nightlife Feature/s:
Best suited for: nightclubs, festivals, ticketed events, and live music events.
Hosting a ticketed nightlife, festival, or live music event? The Nightlife package is the perfect solution to produce buzz and exhilaration for your patrons, and to acquire returning happy customers!
This package features state-of-the-art choreography, an array of props to enhance the visual spectacle, and a key focus on audience participation, for your patrons to feel part of the experience. You have the choice of 1 – 3 performance sets, allowing for flexibility to suit your event’s schedule and energy. Joanna can bring her own music tailored to your event’s theme, or seamlessly perform with your live musicians/DJ.
Belly Dance Fire Show:
Offering a fusion of belly dance and the beauty of fire, add some spark to your event with the captivating spectacle of a belly dance fire show. Subject to venue requirements and safety measures in place. For more information, please enquire within. Read More

Biography

Described as the equivalent to a firework on New Years Eve, Joanna is Australia’s own internationally acclaimed belly dance performer, instructor and powerhouse entertainer.
For over 25 years, Joanna’s experience in the performing arts has led her to achieve proficiency in numerous dance forms outside of belly dance - including ballet, jazz, and musical theatre.
Joanna’s passion and work in MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic & Turkish) dance has thrusted her into the international realm, where she has performed on festival stages across France, Spain and Greece.
Joanna i ... s a proud and active member of the Australian belly dance community, regularly performing across Melbourne sharing joy in music, culture, and arts. Her commitment to further dance knowledge, history and culture is displayed in her role as the Belly Dance / MENAHT Dance instructor at the world-renowned Maison Burlesque & Maison Burlesque Online platform.  Read More

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Experience

· Current: Working full-time as a professional belly dancer & belly dance instructor across Australia
· 2023 May - July: Performing on festival stages across France, Spain & Greece
· 2023 - Current: Belly Dance Course Instructor with Maison Burlesque
· 2016 - 2018: Bachelor in Entertainment Business Management
· 2016: Diploma in Entertainment Business Management

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Baby Shower Bachelorette / Hen Party Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Birthday Party (Teen) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

Insurances:
- Dance Insurance Public Liability Insurance with Aon - Incl. Performing & Teaching for $10,000,000.
- Performers Public Liability Insurance with Aon - Incl. Fire Acts for $30,000,000.
Licenses:
- Victorian Historical Edge Weapons Collectors Guild Inc - Sword Carrying & Performance Licence
- Working With Children Check - Employment
- Valid Police Check