DIVANA Belly Dancer from New Haven, CT

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 4.5 | 6 Reviews
  • 15 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2009
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Starting at $250 per hour

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Is a highly acclaimed performer on the North Eastern Belly dance scene. Known for her class , elegance, innovative artistry, elaborate shows and array of costume styles. . She performs regularly at upscale venues, Cultural events and corporate functions. As well as theater productions, Fund raising benefits, and monthly showcases in the NYC, NJ , CT and MASS areas. With a powerful and "captivating" stage presence, "vivacious" energy and a very elegant style. She encapsulates a truly authentic and entertaining Oriental dance experience. A true professional, in her field of craft. Described as "passionate and mesmerizing" by many fans, friends and fellow dancers she has performed with. Her artistic interpretation, musicality skills, poise,. graceful and articulate dance moves, has won her great praise. Divana is based in the Fairfield county CT -Westchester NY areas,. She is available to travel throughout the tri-state areas and national to perform, and teach workshops and seminars. She is available to perform regularly at Festivals, fun raisers, Cultural events, family gatherings, and corporate functions. As well as Concerts, award shows, TV presentations and theater productions.Factual: *Not new to belly dance. DIVANA grew up in a family of entertainers in the heart of Greek Town NYC! At just 3 years of age she was already surrounded by Flamenco and belly dancing at home and belly dancers backstage with her parents. *Styles of dance: "Divana" is dedicated to the instruction, presentation and promotion of the mystic Orient. She has trained with many world reknowned instructors in Egyptian, Lebanese and Moroccan styles. She also performs Indian Belly Dance(Rajasthani), Zambra Mora(Arabic/Gypsy), Experimental(theatrical) and snake charming (warm weather ONLY)to her repertoire for more eclectic events. I also will be adding fire eating, Fire fans/sword in the coming Spring and Summer months. For outdoor , festival and nightclub events. * Costuming & Props: Divana has an array of dance wardrobe imported from Egypt, Turkey, Morocco Indian and Spain or her own designs(over 50 costumes). She performs with many Props: Isis Wings/Capes, canes, swords, veils, candles, Feather & Lace fans, Fire Fans/staves, trays, shamadans, Zills, Zagats, Castanets, shawls, Dhoumbak, Tamborine, and even a mexican kingsnake if requested(I have 20 years experience dancing with boas, pythons and king snakes). ((( BOOKING HOLIDAY EVENTS NOW ))) I specialize in festive events, banquet halls and private functions. Book me for your next corporate or office event for the holidays. I have many festive colored costumes, props . That will surely entertain your guest in style). I am available to perform "Belly grams" to elaborate "Vegas style" shows. I can travel anywhere in the US and Overseas. Payment can be negotiated to fit to your budget. Rates vary from basic to higher payment. Depending on the location, occasion, venue and time frame. I have a written /printed contract made up for each performance. I also, always have an assistant/driver with me at all times. VIDEPO CLIPS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST! EDITING THEM TO POST ON GIG MASTERS SOON! ******************************************* * Ask me about my special theme parties for all female gatherings. Included with a mini lesson, performance, and gift for the guest of honour. *Little Princess ages 3-12 *Little Goddess(Teen girls) ages 13-18 *Harem (Young Maiden) ages 19-29 *Goddess(Women)ages 30's -60 *Bridal parties, Girls nite out! Goddess Belly Dance parties and more! ******************************************* "SORRY, NO ALL MEN'S PARTIES" ******************************************** *Testimonials from satisfied customers What a few clients have to say about "Desideria Mahsheed" Actual words not fabricated (as witnessed by my chaparone/Driver). *December 31st 2008 New Years Eve at Jaipour Royal - Brewster NY Thank you so much! What a fabulous show you did - Customer Wow what a great performance -Customer Amazing beautiful dancing I loved the sword and cane -Customer Beautiful dancing and costume, you were great! Your Indian show was the most original - Staff You were amazing I loved all your dancing and the props too your really good !- staff Thank you so much for performing for us you were great we will call you back. You were just so wonderful thank you again ! - Vikas - owner , Jaipore Royal , Brewster NY *March 29th 2008 60 Birthday Party - Sheriff Hanna, Mamaroneck NY Thank you so much for coming and performing for my fathers birthday , your dancing was beautiful Wow! (to me) Very professional and very good Middle Eastern dancer. She executes the movements perfectly like a true Egyptian dancer(To my chaparone) *March 29th 2008 Romanian Wedding - Lighthouse Restaurant JC, NJ Thank you so much for bringing so much joy to the couple we all loved your performance .Your show was wonderful! and you looked so beautiful - Donna , Jersey City NJ You are very beautiful and you were great out there ! - wedding party Great dancer a lot of energy and wonderful personality- wedding party *May 18th Heart Walkathon Light House Hall East Haven CT received 5/21/08 Hi there, Thank you so much for being a part of our heart walk in the VIP Top Walker Club area on Sunday at Lighthouse Point Park. We got great reviews and were so excited to have your presence, participation and support. What a delightful touch and to really show that there are so many ways of being active and tying in exercise with our start! campaign that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health in order to live longer, heart healthy lives through walking, exercising and being more physically active and living a healthier lifestyle. I would like to send you a thank you letter for your records and will need your first and last name, address, city state and zip in order to send you the letter. Would you be so kind as to email to me so I can get this out to you. Thanks once again for a wonderful performance. 2 letter- Thank you again for this wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Regards, best wishes and our heartfelt thanks and gratitude, American Heart Association . Name withheld for privacy reasons Special Events Manager Field Operations American Heart Association All actual testimonials and credits can be obtained on my web site or by request. Most recent : 10/9/2010 Fire And Ice Hookah Lounge She is an amazing dancer ! the best I have seen here, Knows how to work the crowd. She knows what she is doing! Very entertaining, a really good belly dancer! She's got some moves Beautiful! lovely smile and great energy! WOW beautiful dancer ! You move great I wish I could move like that. Can you teach me? Amazing spirit! and passion for the music and culture. Girls got some moves! Great dancing! Great props work and shimmies too!! Several friends of the management. Other guest and customers. Actual words spoken to my Chaparone/Driver (and told to me).

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Review by Yvette P.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on April 25, 2011From Worcester, MA

Divana was fantastic! she is friendly and very talented and she was there with plenty of time to go over stuff with me before it was time for her to perform. She was great at getting the guest involve and getting them to dance along with her, even the shy ones! She was a hit.

Review by Mario M.

BanquetReviewed on October 30, 2010From New York City, NY

Desideria was fantastic. She was on time, had great looking costumes and her dancing was exciting and entertaining to all of us who were there. All of the men and their wifes including my own said afterwards that Desideria was the best Belly Dancer that we've ever had perform at our banquets over the years. We will book her again for our next banquet. She has great carisma and did lots of audience participation. Her style of dancing was different than most Belly Dancers that we've had in the past. It was more exciting. We highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking great entertainment. D. Migliore, NYC, NY

Review by Victoria H.

Family ReunionReviewed on October 25, 2010From Danbury, CT

Our family was overwhelmed with Desideria's performance. Her Egyptian dances flowed like the gazelle. Our family was commenting on her beautiful costumes, each was intricately designed for that period of time. She mixed with the crowd well, as we had many ages present there. She is so good with children and had a few of my cousins up there dancing with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone because of her great style. She is a true professional and it showed in her manner.

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Past Events

January 28, 2012 • Birthday Party (Kids)
Sat5:00 PM - 6:00 PM New York City, NY
May 6, 2011 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri11:00 PM - 12:30 AM Hartford, CT
April 23, 2011 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Worcester, MA
April 4, 2011 • Corporate Function
Mon4:00 PM - 6:00 PM New York City, NY
February 26, 2011 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mount Kisco, NY
January 29, 2011 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Berlin, CT
November 6, 2010 • Private Party
Sat7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Rye, NY
October 29, 2010 • The Growing Green
Fri7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hartford, CT
October 24, 2010 • Banquet
Sun9:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York City, NY
October 24, 2010 • Lafayette Grill
Sun2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Manhattan, NY
October 23, 2010 • Family Reunion
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Danbury, CT
October 22, 2010 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Staten Island, NY

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