BORN TO BELLY DANCE - SOPHIA

Sophia has been studied the art of Middle Eastern Dance for two and a half  years before embarking on a professional career. Only two years in and she has taken audiences by storm with her upbeat and dynamic performances! She has been dancing since the tender age of three when she began her 17 year journey as a ballerina. Since then, she has undertaken various styles of dance including jazz, tap, hip hop and samba.

Sophia has learnt from some of the best Middle Eastern Dance teachers in the industry including Jane, Daria and Shiva (Australia's premier male belly dancer). She has also participated in workshops by international 'Bellydance Superstar' Kaeshi Chai, and Australian dancers such as Amera, Terezka, Eleni, and Ruth. Sophia believes that a dancer never stops learning and is always striving to add new flavour to her performances to keep it fresh and up to date.  

A show by Sophia will demonstrate her mesmerising body isolations, graceful demeanour, and her combination of the classical and modern. She takes aspects of the dance from many parts of the world incorporating Egyptian, Greek, Lebanese and Turkish technique with a hint of South American flavour! Not to mention her dazzling professional costumes and the use of many props such as isis wings, veil, stick, zills, sword and snake.

Sophia describes her love of dance as her 'breath' and claims that her ability to dance is 'in the blood'. Being of Greek heritage, she has grown up with the flair of cultural dance and the passion that is inherently linked with it.

Currently, Sophia's regular appearances include:

• El Phoenician, Parramatta,
• Zenobia Leichardt and North Strathfield, 
• Al Madina, Castle Hill,
• Mykonos on Crown, Surry Hills (relocated to 248 Pitt Street, Sydney- Zodiac Hotel)

Sophia has performed at numerous events and restaurants including:

• Ninemsn Christmas Party (2008), The Ivy, Sydney
• Channel 7 - Sunrise, 'Sunrise Busker' (2008), Channel 7 studios, Sydney
• The White Party - Emporium (2008), Home Nightclub, Darling Harbour
• National Australia Bank Sales Conference (2007), Wharf 8, Sydney 
• SBS Ethnic Business Awards (2007), The Hilton Hotel, Sydney 
• Christmas Party (2007), Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay 
• Vodaphone Christmas Party (2006), OPT Circular Quay,
• Leading Edge Diamonds Conference, The Menzies Hotel, Sydney    
• Entertainment Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney,
• Sydney Olympic Park,
• Westfield,
• Celebrations for the Mayor of Bankstown, Bankstown Town Hall,
• 1001 Arabian Nights Stage Show, Hurlstone Park RSL,
• Weddings and Christenings at five star venues, 
• Erciyes Turkish Restaurant, Surry Hills,
• Mythos, Leichardt,  
• and many more...

Sophia is available for:

• Roving performances
• Troupe
• Male/female duo performances
• Snake charming
• Tuition
• Media launches
• Birthdays
• Corporate functions
• Weddings
• Christenings
• Film/television/advertising
• Oher events
• Sophia can also organise drummers and live music - all entertainment needs are taken care of!

Make sure your audience is captivated by Sophia! Book now to avoid disappointment!

Having completed her Communications degree and undertaken work in the public relations field, Sophia also secured the job as Public Relations Manager for The Farha Tour 2008- Middle Eastern Arts and Cultural Festival. She generated coverage including Channel 7, The Daily Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun Herald, smh.com.au, thevine.com.au, the(sydney)magazine, The Glebe plus many more.

*If you would like more than one dancer or specialty performances such as live snake, live drummers, male and female duo, or any other request, Sophia will be happy to cater to your needs

*Strictly no bucks parties or male only events

*When placing a booking, please consider the need for a decent sized dance space and quality music system

*Prices quoted are for a standard 20 minute show consisting of veil/isis wings, stick, sword, drum solo