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Bellygram

Photo: Leigh Kelly

Perfect for birthday parties and celebrations of any kind.

Family-friendly, entertaining and elegant, bellygrams start at $150 for a performance of 10-15 minutes in length.

Belly Dance Party

Drawing by 7-year-old Mary Rose
Birthdays, baby showers, bachelorette parties, or just a fun evening with friends!

This option includes a fun half-hour lesson for you and your friends and a performance. Ayperi will provide jingly hip-scarves for the lesson!

The belly dance party starts at $225 for up to 10 women.

 

Wedding Events

Celebrate this new stage of your life!

Visit www.MaineWeddingBellyDance.com to learn about wedding entertainment.

All of the events on this page are available for weddings. Special additions highlight the bride or the couple's new life.

Corporate Entertainment

Office birthday, a special employee's anniversary, your company's annual party?

Looking for something to add glamour & excitement to your corporate event--yet remain family-friendly? A belly dance performance is your solution.

Contact Ayperi with the details of your event and let her help you to craft the perfect entertainment package. Additional dancers are available.

Live Music

Ayperi works regularly with various local musicians. The incomparable experience of live Middle Eastern music can be added to any of the above options.

Rates will vary. Contact Ayperi with details of your event to learn more.

 

Make-Up Workshops

Photo: Jeannette Ross

Learn to apply stage-friendly make-up for belly dance! Basic application techniques are taught--so don't worry if you've never touched an eyepencil before.

Visit the classes page for more information.

Belly Dance Classes

Ayperi offers weekly belly dance classes and private lessons.

Visit the classes page for more information.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is belly dance family friendly?

A: Yes, indeed! Belly dance is meant to be enjoyed by all. Read Shira's fantastic article, "A Dance For the Whole Family", here.


Q: Will the dancer provide music?

A: Ayperi will provide music for the above events. She can also link clients with musicians who will add another entrancing layer to your event.


Q: What's the story with tipping?

A: Gratuities are most welcome. Appropriate methods include an envelope at the end of the performance, or--for ultimate flair--the traditional "money shower" in which a stack of bills is fluttered over the dancer during the performance. Tips in-costume tips are not encouraged.

Q: How do I book a belly dancer?

A: Contact Ayperi by email or phone at 207.409.9540 with the details of your event. She is very friendly and will answer any of your questions. A non-refundable deposit reserves your date. The balance is due one week prior to the date.

Paypal & credit cards are welcome.

Please note that male-only events are not considered.


Photo: Jeannette Ross
Q: I don't live in Portland. Will Ayperi dance at my event?

A: Don't hesitate to enquire! Travel to locations more than 5 miles from downtown Portland is charged at $40/hour plus milage at the current IRS rate ($0.55/mile as of January 2009).


Raqs is the Arabic word for Dance. Ayperi is a Turkish name meaning Moon Fairy. Hence...
...Raqs Ayperi!