Manchester Bellydancer – Book for your event

As a professional bellydancer, I bring luxury Egyptian-style entertainment to your special events, all around Manchester and the North West

My bellydance shows are perfect for all kinds of family celebrations & special occasions – shows at weddings, birthday parties, hen nights and mehndi parties are all popular!

I also bring elegant and enchanting Arabic entertainment to restaurants & lounges, bars & nightclubs, balls & corporate events in the North West and throughout the UK – tailor-made to delight your guests and complement your event theme

“Everyone loved the performance and you put everyone in an amazing mood! All the guests got up to dance and did not want to stop, they loved the Middle Eastern vibe that you brought to the party!”

– Laila, Altrincham

Traditional Bellydance Shows

A complete show, this option gives you and your guests the full bellydance experience. This is a great option for wedding receptions, large parties, balls, and corporate events…

A traditional bellydance show is 20-30 minutes long, beginning with a fast-paced and exciting entrance, followed by a variety of styles and tempos, blended together into a spellbinding journey through the world of Middle Eastern dance.

If you prefer, your show can be split into two shorter 10-15 minute sets, with a short break and costume change in between. For example, I can start the show in a traditional elegant bellydance costume with jeweled bra and long flowing skirt, and then change into either an Egyptian folklore dress (with both more traditional and more glamorous options available), or a modern “shaabi” style costume (think “bellydance costume meets clubwear”), for the second half.

Each show can include dramatic props such as a silk veil, cane or sword to wow your guests, and I’m also able to play finger cymbals to add an exciting ‘live music’ element.

I’m happy to incorporate your requests for specific props, music styles (e.g. Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish) or songs, or to craft a full bellydance show myself based on your event details, to provide the perfect entertainment for you.

I can also provide a selection of modest costume options on request, if your guests would prefer not to see bare skin – including folklore costumes, sequinned full-length gowns, or a “traditional” costume worn with a body stocking.

I specialise in dancing to live music, so if you want the ultimate Egyptian-style bellydance experience, I can also work together with a drummer or a full Arabic band to bring you a truly authentic live immersive show

Mini Show

Perfect for dinner parties and birthday surprises, a 10-minute mini show can bring all the excitement and glamour of a live bellydance show to your event, but still leave your guests plenty of time for socialising

In these shows everything’s planned for maximum impact – a brief, dramatic, attention-grabbing entrance with a veil or wings of Isis; a short upbeat song and a drum solo to get your guests clapping along, and then a chance to get up and dance with me or take photos, with colourful coin belts to wear!

Client testimonials

Bellydancing Parties

My dance party workshops are ideal for Manchester hen parties, birthday parties, or any time you’re looking for a fun activity to share with friends.

I can adapt your party class to be as relaxed or as serious as you’d like – whether your group want to have a bit of a shimmy and a giggle before a big night out, or are ready to come to a dance studio and try a fun bellydance workshop with a choreography to learn & perform!

I will bring coin belts for everybody to dress up in, and you’ll have time at the end to take photos in your bellydance finery.

Need even more sparkles? Why not combine your party class with a bellydance show – enjoy the dancing, and then learn how to do the moves yourself!

“Thank you for a wonderful hen party, we all had a fantastic time. You made it really easy to relax and enjoy the dancing, and the mini show before the lesson was brilliant! Thanks Rachael!”

– Rebecca, Bristol