Described as the equivalent to a firework on New Years Eve, Joanna is Australia’s own internationally acclaimed belly dance performer, instructor and powerhouse entertainer.
For over 25 years, Joanna’s experience in the performing arts has lead her to achieve proficiency in numerous dance forms outside of belly dance - including ballet, jazz, and musical theatre. She holds a Bachelor in Entertainment Business Management, as well as Certificates across music theory, performance and sound engineering.
Joanna’s love of MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic & Turkish) dance has thrusted her into the international realm, where she has performed on festival stages across France, Spain and Greece.
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.
- Begin with a jaw-dropping entrance that sets the stage for an unforgettable spectacle. Joanna's artistry unfolds in a small floorshow featuring captivating LED props, skillful sword balancing, and internationally acclaimed choreography. Customise your experience with specific cultural dances upon request. Followed by engaging the crowd through interactive participation, with special attention to the guest/s of honour, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable event.
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.
Nightlife Feature
Duration: Customisable
- Most recommended for: Nightclub, festival, and live music events.
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- Hosting a ticketed nightlife, festival, or live music event? The Nightlife package is the perfect solution to produce buzz and exhilaration for your patrons, and to acquire returning happy customers! This package features state-of-the-art choreography, an array of props to enhance the visual spectacle, and a key focus on audience participation, for your patrons to feel part of the experience. You have the choice of 1 – 3 performance sets, allowing for flexibility to suit your event’s schedule and energy. Joanna can bring her own music tailored to your event’s theme, or seamlessly perform with your live musicians/DJ.
Belly Dance Fire Show
Duration: Customisable
- Offering a fusion of belly dance and the beauty of fire, add some spark to your event with the captivating spectacle of a belly dance fire show.
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- Subject to venue requirements and safety measures in place. For more information, please enquire within.
Belly Dancer & Live Drummer
Duration: 10 - 30 minutes
- Enrich your event by adding a LIVE DRUMMER with your belly dance show!
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- Are you looking to elevate your event with an authentic Middle Eastern, Turkish or Hellenic experience? Along with a show stopping belly dance floorshow, why not incorporate a live Middle Eastern drummer!
- Meet our greatly talented professional drummer, Nikoleki! Nikoleki has had an extensive amount of experience performing at Melbourne’s best Greek nights, as well as worked with and played with some of Greece’s top artists.
Belly Dancer Duet or Trio
Duration: 10 - 30 minutes
- Enrich your event by adding a LIVE DRUMMER with your belly dance show!
- Accentuate your show-stopping event with a belly dancing duo or trio, presented by Joanna along with Melbourne's most prestigious belly dancers. With decades of experience shared by all performers, your guests will be captivated! Charm your guests with customised choreography, improvisation, crowd participation and/or roving opportunities from all performers. Available for weddings, birthdays, nightlife features, cabaret shows, hen’s parties, corporate events and more.
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.
Props include:
- Moroccan engraved bellydancing sword
- Moroccan bronze lacework bellydancing sword
- Fire palm torches (fire fans coming soon)
- LED ostrich feather fans
- LED translucent isis wings
- Jet black isis wings
- Gold isis wings
- Silk veils
- Silk fans
- Saidi cane
