NYC performer, choreographer & instructor of Middle Eastern Bellydance, Elektra earned a reputation as a passionate, dynamic professional artist. Lifetime lover of bellydance, her artistic skill, love for her craft & her professional approach has made her a distinguished & respectable entertainer. Elektra was awarded the East Coast Classic Headline of the year award in May '08. She performs regularly at public venues & private parties throughout New York City. As an instructor, Elektra is passionate about sharing her talents. In her classroom she systematically breaks down movements to the essential core & helps students develop technique, self confidence, body awareness & a healthy outlook toward Middle Eastern Bellydance. All workshops/classes are interactive, fun & animated. Elektra encourages practice, creativity &, most importantly, Smiles!

Elektra specializes in a number of bellydance styles including: American Cabaret, Raks Sharqi, Classical Egyptian, Egyptian Folkloric, Tribal Fusion, Turkish, Greek & Modern Egyptian. With great respect & admiration for the dance, she performs both the traditional style & modern style of bellydance.

Performance booking information: Elektra is available to book for private parties, social events, nightclubs, restaurants, charity benefits, festivals, concerts and other venues. Here are private party samples you can hire Elektra for:

•Weddings & Anniversaries

•Birthdays & Sweet 16's

•Ladies Night Out, Bachelorette parties

•Holiday Parties

•Theme Nights

•Cultural celebrations, festivals

•TV, Film, Print. Media

•Banquets & Corporate

•Baby Showers

•Graduations and more...

Elektra's performances are "family friendly" entertainment to celebrate and illustrate the art and joy of Middle Eastern Bellydance. Upon hiring Elektra please specify the kind of party/event you are having so she can tailor a performance most suitable for your particular event.

Elektra's specializing in all bellydance props such as veil(s), finger cymbals, balancing sword/tray, fire lit candles, cane, fan, and grand Isis Wings. Elektra can bring her own music on CD or she can perform to live Middle Eastern music. If you are interested in hiring a set of drummers or arrange for a full live band, Elektra can help arrange that with you. Also if you are interested in hiring more than one dancer, please feel free to ask Elektra, she knows a wide range of dancers who do group performances. For more detail booking/performance information visit her website: www.Shimmyheat.com