Book a Professional Belly Dancer
"Rosa goes above and beyond your expectations for private parties. She is punctual and professional. She is beautiful and talented. Best of all, she is so friendly and personable, she relates to her audience and makes you feel like you're the star!"
- Rachael, event organizer
Classic Bellygram
Perfect for birthday parties and celebrations of all kinds.
Family-friendly, entertaining and elegant, bellygrams start at $175 for a performance of 10-15 minutes in length.
Belly Dance Party
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. Rosa will provide jingly hip-scarves for the lesson!
The belly dance party starts at $225 for up to 10 women.
Corporate Events
Office birthday, a special employee's anniversary, your company's annual party?
Add glamour & excitement to your corporate event--yet remain family-friendly. A belly dance performance is your solution!
Contact Rosa with the details of your event and let her help you to craft the perfect entertainment package. Additional dancers are available.
Wedding Celebration
Rosa will work with you to craft the perfect performance to celebrate your union. Elegant and singular, lively and unforgettable!
Including a fun half-hour lesson and a performance. Rosa will provide jingly hip-scarves for the lesson!
Starting at $350 includes flexibility to acocmodate your schedule.
Make-up Workshops
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.
Workshop attendance is limited so that Rosa can provide personalized instruction. Written notes are provided.
Contact Rosa to learn more.
Belly Dance Classes
Learn to belly dance! Visit Rosa's classes page to learn about current belly dance classes and private lessons in Portland and southern Maine.
Rosa's classes delve into movement vocabulary, combinations & musicality as well as finger cymbals and rhythms used in Middle Eastern music.
Rosa teaches muscle-driven movement with a focus on alignment and elegance that will carry over into your daily life. Beginning & Intermediate classes currently running.
How to Book a Belly Dancer, or FAQ
Q: How do I book a belly dancer?
A: Contact Rosa 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.
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: Rosa 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 are not encouraged.
Q: Will Rosa travel to 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 2010).