Catharpin Entertainers

Delight and wow your party guests with a colorful, beautiful and authentic bellydance performance. Safiyeh has been captivating audiences for years and will delight your audience with a performance that is joyful, lighthearted, interactive, and appropriate for all ages. She is sure to get your guests up and on their feet with a dazzling show, an array of glittering costumes, variety of music and artful use of props including candle tray, asaya or cane, veil, Isis wings, and finger cymbals. Enhance your next party, show, anniversary, festival, opening or wedding reception with a customized Middle Eastern show by Safiyeh.

Katayoun is a master instructor and professional performer in Northern Virginia specializing in authentic Egyptian dance and the Persian dances of her Iranian heritage. She is especially known for her elegant and expressive dance style and dazzling technique! Since 2000, Katayoun has presented dance performances and educational programs at numerous community events and professional venues throughout the Northern Virginia region and beyond. In 2010, she was one of 25 dancers selected from around the world to participate in Project Belly Dance, the search for America's Top Belly Dancer, a competition and reality show. Known for her authentic and elegant dance style, Katayoun presents the joyous rhythms, movements and stories of Middle Eastern dances and music. Drawing from her vast experience as an educator, dancer and performer, she shares her expertise and unique perspective of these empowering and expressive art forms. Katayoun is available for presentations and performances at your event, including: Multicultural Events Educational Events Women's Gatherings Exclusive & Private Events Professional Events Social & Community Clubs Traditional presentations: Raqs Sharki (traditional belly dance) Performance: All ages and backgrounds will be delighted with this authentic Egyptian belly dance performance incorporating folkloric dance and traditional props. Belly Dance Hafla (lesson and performance): Perfect for women and girls gatherings and rites of passage celebrations, learn the secrets to beautiful belly dance moves. You and your guests may learn a fun pop routine. The presentation concludes with a professional belly dance performance by Katayoun. Specialty presentations: Persian Dance Performance: Katayoun's unique Persian dance show begins with traditional Iranian dance and culminates in contemporary dances, including a modern Baba Karam, and concluding with an exciting Bandari! Suited for Iranian and mixed audiences, songs and dance performance are tailored to the event, such as weddings and holiday/NoRooz celebrations. Raqs Balady (folkloric) Performance: Among the few performers specializing in full folkloric shows, Katayoun's folkloric show incorporates finger cymbals, Raqs al assaya (women's cane dance), Balady taqsim (improvisational), Raqs al Shamadan (candelabra dance), and concludes with an exciting folklore style drum solo finale. Rhythm & Raqs Hafla (Drum & Dance Party): Whether you are planning a themed event, or just want to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for your guests, this highly interactive presentation brings people together with the joyous rhythms of the dance and the healing power of music. Ideal for mixed audiences and educational events, participants will learn basic rhythms on traditional instruments, as well as coordinating dance steps, culminating in a dynamic dance and drum circle reminiscent of age-old community rituals. Instruments are provided.

Welcome to DC Hippodrome Variety Show Entertainment, LLC for DC Dance Shows serving in VA, MD, DC and more! We offer distinct full length dance entertainment specific for - Latin Caribbean dances with Samba and Salsa Dancers - Polynesian luaus with hula dancers - Hawaiian and Middle Eastern dance with belly dancers. Our mission includes bringing authentic live world arts dance culture to people from all walks of life. Our renowned programs have astounded and pleased the metropolitan area for years and we are now happy to offer full service entertainment. Our traditional Hawaiian Entertainment, Latin Caribbean and Belly Dance programs include optional choices for fire spinners, musicians, stilt walkers and aerial artists that can be intertwined in show packages for an explosive effect your guests will never forget. We also provide additional professional photography service and face painting or balloon twisting for children or adult events. Our Hawaiian show includes from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Marquesas and Samoa. Every interactive show includes authentic costumes and dance explanation. Our luau program also includes children parties. Our Fiesta show entails a tropical Caribbean paradissimo full of colorful dances from Cuba, Brazil, the Dominican and Trinidad. Our belly dancers are professional dancers who can perform glamorous Egyptian cabaret style belly dance and tribal fusion. Family friendly special events! Kinikia, main soloist performs belly dance throughout the DC, VA, MD area. Her specialties include veil dance, Isis wings, sagat (zills), drum solo, taqsim, fan dance, cane dance and many more styles including the exciting fire dance with candles, torches, fire fans and more! Some of our clients have said: "Hi! Yes, it was a great success! We will definitely be in touch with you for the next luau. We'll probably have it mid year in our upstairs area. Thanks again" Angie "I contracted them for my kids birthday party. The kids had a great time. They involved the kids with hula hoop, limbo and other dances. They were on time, very friendly and offered a very professional service. Adults enjoyed the dances as well." Lala V. Children's Birthday Luau July 24 "Thank you. We will be calling you again." Zahra, Manorcare Health-Fair Oaks Belly Dance and Luau

ALOHA! We are an authentic Polynesian Luau Entertainment group based in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. We offer a Hawaiian Style Lu'au Show for all to enjoy at your special event. We bring Beautiful Hula Dancers, Pulsating Tahitian Dancers, Aloha Lei Greeters, Maori Poi Ball Spinners, Hawaiian Drummers and of course the mesmerizing Samoan Fire Knife Dancers! From the Polynesian Islands of: Tahiti, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji and New Zealand we showcase a spectacular non-stop exciting show with a variety of authentic dances, music, and costumes. Because we want all to enjoy the ALOHA Spirit from the South Pacific, we will try our very best to cater our Lu'au Show to fit any event while bringing a smile to your face. For your next event, do something memorable and bring the tropical island FUN with Ohana of Polynesia Inc.!