Rates
and Shows
Below you will
find several categories to choose from: Belly Dancing, Polynesian and International
Folk.
Belly Dancing:
Solo by Karen
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One Time Performance
Add some spice to your party! Zills ringing, skirts flying, veils floating
through the air, your guests will be delighted when they see Karen enter the
room with a big smile to the exciting sounds of middle eastern music.
This type of performance is good for birthday parties, wedding receptions,
festivals, surprise parties and benefits.
Performance
from 5 - 30 minutes....... $200-250
...driving distance over 30 minutes....... please add $25+
Custom Packages Available
Regular/Seasonal Performances
If you are a restaurant owner or event coordinator and want regular performances
(i.e. weekly or monthly) or more than one in an evening or weekend, contact
me to discuss a contract price. (727) 643-5517 or k@hip-expressions.com
A Full Show
This would be an evening of Belly Dance comprised of 2 to 4, 20-40 minute
sets each. There would be 2 to 3 costume changes. The show would be performed
to recorded music, that I would provide. An appropriate sound system would
be a must, this you would need to provide. If you have arranged for a band
for the evening, I will be happy to discuss music and set arrangement with
them. If you do not have contacts for live music, I would be able to provide
some numbers for you to call. We can discuss what type of setting you wish
to create for your event, so that we may choose the best dance styles (i.e.
cabaret, folkloric, sword, veil, zill, etc.) that would be best for your audience.
Cost $250 - 350.
Tipping
Customarily tipping is a gesture of appreciation and is the most appropriate
way to show your enjoyment of the dancer's artistry. Here are some ways that
are appropriate to tip a dancer:
- Shower the dancer with money
- Hand money to dancer or wait staff
- Place in marked tip jar
Belly Dancing:
by the Sahnobar Dance Ensemble
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Briefly About the Sahnobar Dance Ensemble
The SDE is a company of five dancers who have been performing under that name
since 1995; some with other groups prior to that. Our dancers specialize in
traditional and contemporary dances of the Middle East and Greece. This includes
folk (line) dances and Oriental ("belly") dance. The SDE has been
featured at: Walt Disney World's Epcot Center, Universal
Studios, The Florida International Museum's Grand Openings for "Splendors
of Ancient Egypt" and "Alexander the Great", the Florida Folk
Festival, the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society's (SPIFFS) International
Folk Fair, WMNF's Tropical Heatwave Concert in Ybor City(Tampa's Community
Radio Station), the Alachua Music Harvest Festival and more.
For more info, go to our website at: sahnobar.com
One Time Performance
To make your evening complete and entertaining, I highly recommend a troupe
performance of at least three dancers. This type of show would be good for
parties of all types, wedding receptions, festivals, etc. It would include
group numbers and solos. Your evening will be filled with beautifully coordinated
costumes (usually designed and created by the members) and several costume
changes. These type of shows usually run about 45 minutes and would include:
zill, cane and veil dances. Depending on your event, the focus of the dances
may be folkloric (more discreet costuming), cabaret (flashy beaded costumes)
or a combination. We have recorded sets ready to go (an appropriate sound
system would be a must). Prices start at $200
per dancer. Traveling expenses would need to be discussed depending
on your location.
Entire Show
Occasionally Sahnobar puts on it's own 1 1/2 to 2 hour show. We showcase all
our latest choreographies and costumes and perform some of our audience's
old favorites. The price for such a show would depend greatly upon the venue
itself and it's location. If you would like to bring such a show to your area
or event please contact Sahnobar at: info@sahnobar.com
or (407) 342-8494, P.O. Box 90332, Gainesville, FL 32607.
Medieval
Faires
The Sahnobar Dance Ensemble has had a presence at the Annual Hoggetowne Medieval
Faire in Gainesville, Florida since 1995. You may also see us performing at
the Lady of the Lakes Ren Faire. located in Tavares, Florida and the Clermont
Highland Games and Ren Faire, in Clermont, Florida. If you need dancers and
musicians for an event in your area, we are equipped with a functional Bedouin
tent, authentic costumes and the stamina to perform ten shows in a weekend
under varying weather conditions. This type of event would require a contract
and the price would be negotiated. See above contact information.
Polynesian
The Luau
This type of show has been performed for private luaus around the pool, at
public schools for cultural events, yacht clubs, etc. For many years now,
I have performed this show alone. The show consists of recorded music. It
begins with an Ancient Hawaiian and a modern Hawaiian dance. Then after changing
costumes, I perform a couple of Maori dances from New Zealand (including a
poi ball routine), one more costume change and we are in Tahiti. Audience
members are encouraged to join in. I pull up a few select people and put skirts
on them, much to the enjoyment of their peers. This show is about 30 minutes
long, includes props and background music. The price is based upon the performance
location being within thirty minutes from my home. Cost
$175
The Luau with Fire and all
If you are looking for a complete Polynesian show
with live band, fire dancer, several girls, contact me at (727) 643-5517 or
k@hip-experssions.com.
International Folk
Tour the World in an Evening
International Folk dancing consists of line dances, couple dances, circle
dances, etc. A show of this type requires a minimum of four dancers. A show
may consist of dances from just one area (i.e. German for an Oktoberfest)
or several countries. There are several performing groups that I am familiar
with. Contact me if you want this type of show. I can either assemble a show
for you or put you in touch with someone who can.
Calendar
Where to see Karen Dancing in 2007:
Monthly
Hip Expressions Haflas (every 2nd Tuesday)
St. Petersburg Nights: Russian and Eastern
European Fare
6800
Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, 33706 (727) 644-4839 for reservations
7pm - Doors, Open 8pm - Showtime! Catch Loud Zoo opening the show with LIVE music! $5 admission, $3 (ages 11 & under) Dance Performance, Shopping, Raffle Prizes, and more! The show is different every month and always fun and entertaining. Come celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any occasion with dinner and a show.
Hafla Dates
for 2007:
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11