Hire Maha
Tel: (647) 654-6242
Email: maha@mahabellydance.com
Considering bringing an exciting and energetic addition to your event or establishment? Maha is a sought out performer who is available for your event.
Restaurants, Parties, Weddings, Festivals, Corporate Events, Night Clubs, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Bachelorette Parties, Concerts, Christmas Parties, Galas...etc.
What is Involved in a Bellydance Show?
The first part of a show begins with an exciting veil or Isis wing entrance. The second part typically involves audience participation (especially if there is a guest of honor!) and is always fun and tasteful. If you prefer to sit and enjoy a show with no audience interaction, just let Maha know. The show finishes with a lively drum solo. Shows frequently involve the use of cane or finger cymbals. Shamadan can be performed by request for an additional fee.
All music is provided by Maha on a CD and may be composed of Arabic, Turkish, or Greek songs (both classical and modern) as suitable for the event. If an Arabic band is already provided, Maha can probably dance with them. If musicians or more than one dancer are required, Maha can help you with that.
Duration
The best length of time for a show is 20-25 mins; however, depending on the event, the show may be lengthened (up to 30 mins) or shortened. Note that much time beyond 20mins may be over kill and wont be appreciated by your guests.
Booking Policy, Contract, & Payment
Booking Maha requires a 25% non-refundable deposit and an agreement to the terms and conditions stated on the contract. Deposit can be made by paypal, credit card, cheque, or cash. The balance is due the day of the performance. Payments accepted for the balance are as follows: cash, credit card (in advance), paypal (in advance), cheque (corporate only, no personal cheques).
Bridal Showers, Bachelorettes, Girls Night Out
Combine a brief performance with a lesson at your bridal shower or bachelorette! This combination takes 40mins-1hr, depending on the size of the group. Smaller parties (less than 30 women), up to an hour lesson works well. For larger groups, a shorter lesson is suggested followed by a fun bellydance contest for the remaining time. Contact Maha for suggestion on how to make your bellydance performance/lessons a great time for you and your guests!
Maha will priovide some hipscarves for guests to wear and a gift for the bride to be. Performance & Lesson combination can be done on location at your event or at either of Hannan's Bellydance Studio Locations:
- Danforth Studio: 211 Danforth Avenue, second floor, two blocks east of the intersections of Danforth and Broadview. Broadview subway.
- Eglinton Studio: 2281 Yonge St, suite 204, North-East side of the Younge & Eglinton intersection. Eglinton Subway.
Weddings & Zeffa
Weddings
Bellydancers at weddings is common among certain Middle Eastern cultures. Maha is an experienced wedding entertainer and appreciates the signifigance of your special day. Bellydance shows are high energy and are great for getting the party started. Therefore, the best time for a bellydance show is anytime after dinner to later in the evening. Bellydancers will typically dance with the bride & groom together and then some of the guests. If you would prefer Maha not to ask you or your guests to dance, just let her know in advance.
Maha will only dance at weddings where both the bride & groom are happily anticipating a bellydance show. Guests or family may hire Maha as a gift for the bride & groom so long as it is not a surprise.
Zeffas
Zeffas may include props such as shamadan, cane, and finger cymbals. Maha will need to know the approximate distance and preferred duration of the zaffa in advance to prepare her music and will ask if the bridal party and parents would like to participate.
The cost of the Zeffa only is the same cost of a regular show. To combine a zeffa with a show add, $150. For multiple dancers and/or musicians, please contact Maha.
Live Musicians
For booking live musicians, please contact Maha directly to discuss your needs.
If a live Arabic band is already booked, Maha can probably dance with them. Please note that not all musicians can play for bellydancers.
Prices
Pricing is congruent with that of professional fees for Oriental dance artists in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Downtown Toronto: $200
- *Outside Toronto: $250
- **GTA: $300
- ***Outside of GTA: $350
- Weekly Nightclub or Restaurant: $100 - $150
- Monthly Nightclub or Restaurant: $150 - $250
*Outside of Downtown Toronto includes the 5 boroughs: East York, North York, Etobicoke, York, and Scarborough.
**GTA includes areas surrounding the municipality of Toronto such as Pickering, Mississauga, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Woodbridge/Vaughn.
***Outside of GTA includes places such as Halton Hills, Oakville, King City, etc. Distance beyond this area is subject to a $50 per half hour travel time.
A second show costs ½ the price of the first show.
Musicians are available upon request and will have their own separate fee.
Contact Maha for details if more than one dancer is required.
Minimum charge is half an hour. This is regardless of the dancer being hired to dance for 5min or 30min.