
Bookings for Shows or Workshops
For exquisite and mesmerizing Middle Eastern movement
Ishra
ishrablanco@yahoo.ca
Ishra
ishrablanco@yahoo.ca
Performances full of elegant passion. The perfect balance between exquisite control and wild abandon. Dances varying from traditional Middle Eastern to current funky fusions. Ishra and her troupe, Invoketress Dance Theatre, have a versatility that can meet any of your performance needs. Solos, duets, or group numbers are available. Click here to view troupe members.
Ishra and Invoketress offer performances and workshops in many different styles. Workshops and shows can be personalized to suit your event. They have performed at a variety of events including:
- Private parties (birthdays, bachelorette parties, engagement parties, etc.)
- Weddings
- Festivals
- Gallery openings
- Restaurants
- Stage performances
- Corporate celebrations (AGMs, holiday parties, theme parties)
- Fundraisers/charity events
- Accompanying live music
- NO bachelor parties
For charming, tasteful and always entertaining performances and instruction, call Ishra to discuss how to make your next event unforgettable.
BOOKING WORKSHOPS
Cost:
2 hours - $25/participant
3 hours - $35/participant
4 hours - $45/participant
8 participant minimum or $200 minimum. Ishra will teach a choreography or, if preferred, a series of combinations.
2 hours - $25/participant
3 hours - $35/participant
4 hours - $45/participant
8 participant minimum or $200 minimum. Ishra will teach a choreography or, if preferred, a series of combinations.
Your Part:
- sponsor Ishra in your area including booking the workshop space (for smaller workshops, someone's home may be appropriate if they have a large dancing area)
- advertise and confirm/register participants
Ishra's Part
- deliver a professional dance workshop
- provide you with photos, information, and bio need for advertising
- provide notes on choreographies and/or combos
- have music used available on CD for purchase - $10
STYLES
Ishra has done many workshop styles and is well-known for the wide variety that she offers. Workshops and performances may be in the following styles:
- Raqs Sharqi (traditional Middle Eastern bellydance)
- Karshilama
- Tribal Fusion
- Tunisian and/or Tribalesque Tunisian
- Saidi and/or Tribalesque Saidi
- Searing Spanish (Bellydance fused with Flamenco)
- Beledi
- Veil
- Assaya (cane)
- Umbilical Groove (hip hop bellydance fusion)
- Bollywood Belly and/or Punjabi (Bhangra, if booked ahead and depending on availability, Ishra may be able to provide a live drummer for an additional $5/participant)
- Burlesque Belly
"...And what can be said about Lilith – Ishra. She’s a consummate professional who delights us always with her thoughtful interpretation of the themes we throw out, incredible artistry, choreography, theatre and movement – honoring women always… It was a joy to play Eve to her Lilith – apple anyone?" - Lesley Hayes, Barber Gallery