Bio
For the last 20 years, Joanna has danced in numerous different forms - from ballet, to jazz, to musical theatre. Performing internationally, as well as her own backyard of Melbourne, Joanna is committed to bringing you a special event your guests will always remember.
Joanna’s belly dancing style relies on the mix of Traditional Oriental, as well as Cabaret. She performs with theatrics, and her overall goal at the end of the day is to leave her audience filled with joy and adrenaline after every performance. Using exclusively customised choreography, you will be provided with a festive and professional entertainment experience for your event.
Packages
Performance
Duration: 5 - 30 minutes
- Most recommended for: celebratory events and venue appearances.
- This package offers the classic dance performance. Depending on the length you determine, your guests and/or audience will be dazzled! Best suited for weddings, corporate events, venue shows or even short appearances. The longer the performance, the more stylistic and technical the show will be. Joanna creates her shows around audience participation by dancing with them, bringing them on stage and interacting with them in a soulful and joyous way.
Performance + Workshop
Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
- Most recommended for: Hen’s parties, corporate end-of-year celebrations.
- On top of a performance, you may also request for a workshop package for your guests. This will comprise of a solo performance and workshop, or just the workshop itself. We will be executing beginner level drills, with lively music and lots of fun! For smaller gatherings, coin hip scarves will be provided to whichever guests choose to wear them.
Interactions/Roving
Duration: To be determined
- If your event solely needs a dancer to interact with guests, this is the right choice for you. Duration is to be determined depending on your preference, whether it be for 10 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour or beyond.
- Optional: You may request for costume colour scheme and props. You may also request a 5 - 10 minute performance or a mini 10 - 15 minute workshop for your guests.
Collaborations
Duration: To be determined
- Joanna is available for collaborations! If you are another artist (whether it be a musician of any genre, visual artist, filmmaker, photographer etc.), Joanna is available to collaborate with you to create something incredible. Nothing is ever too out of the box.
Props include:
- Moroccan engraved bellydancing sword
- Moroccan bronze lacework bellydancing sword
- LED ostrich feather fans
- LED translucent isis wings
- Jet black isis wings
- Gold isis wings
- Veils
- Fan veils
- Bedazzled Saidi cane
