ABOUT DONIA:

Donia is a professional belly dancer who has been performing for enthusiastic audiences for many years.  Her style of dance is graceful,  lively and fun.  Donia has trained with many of the highest acclaimed belly dancers in the world including:  Nourhan Sharif, Jehan Kamal, Keti Sharif, Fahtiem, Aziza, Bozenka, and locally; Lola, Shadia, and Sabra Jamal.  Trained traditionally in the Egyptian style of dance, Donia also includes traces of Lebanese dance and American Cabaret.  Prior to studying and entertaining in the art of Belly dance, Donia has also performed on stage as dancer and actress with local theater, and has studied ballet with the Brae Crest School of Dance. 


DONIA'S SHOWS:

A belly dance performance may include; an exciting veil intro, a traditional saiidi cane dance, a drum solo, and a lively upbeat finale with zills.  Length of performance can vary by venue.  A birthday party performance is 15-20 minutes, wedding performances approximately 20-25 minutes.  Donia is also available for quick 5-10 minute "surprise at the office" bellygrams!  Donia entertains throughout RI and MA, as well as some parts of CT. 

Donia's belly dance shows are appropriate for every type of party or venue, including: birthday parties, weddings, bridal and baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduations, themed parties, welcome home parties, restaurant shows, hookah lounges, charity events, and functions of all kinds. 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

The perfect surprise for your Guest of Honor!  Donia will make him/her the center of attention at your party!!  With a Pharoah style head piece placed on their head and a veil wrapped around them, they will become an Egyptian King or Queen for the night!  The music is upbeat and fun, and Donia will use the Happy Birthday song as her finale at which time you may opt to bring out the cake and have your guests sing and dance along.  Make it a party to remember!

BRIDAL/BABY SHOWERS:

Belly dancing is meant for joy and celebration.  In the Middle East women dance with and for women.  It is a fun and exciting form of expression, and in some parts of the world, undulations were practiced and used the aid of child birth.  Surprise the Bride or "Mom To Be" with a Belly dance Show and Lesson!!  Following a 5 minute show/demonstration, Donia will instruct your guests with a 20-30 minute lesson of the Art of Belly dance.  Learned moves would include: Figure eights, undulations and Shimmies!  Donia will provide jingly coin hip scarves for participants. Hip scarves and music will be available for purchase after the lesson.  Make her party UNIQUE and MEMORABLE and FUN!
WEDDING RECEPTIONS:

A Belly Dance show at a wedding is traditional in the Middle East.  It makes for a beautiful, elegant, and exciting addition to your wedding reception.  A performance is 20-25 minutes and includes audience interaction and spectacular Wings of Isis entrance!  You need not be from the Middle East to enjoy this art form that spans thousands of years.  Your guests will love it to!