BOOKINGS
Invoketress offers performances full of elegant passion!
Dances varying from classical Egyptian, Bollywood, to innovative fusions.
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Ishra and her troupe, Invoketress Dance, have a versatility that can meet any of your performance needs.
Solos, duets, or group numbers are available for choreographed and improvisational performances, crowd interaction, and tutorials.
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Explore our variety of styles and themes!
Visit our Youtube Channel to view our many offerings.
Invoketress performs at a large variety of events including:
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Parties
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​(birthdays, bachelorette parties, engagement parties, children's parties, anniversaries, etc.)
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Weddings
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(including Zeffe/Zeffah entrance processions)
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Festivals
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(music festivals, summer festivals, arts and cultural festivals, renaissance festivals)
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Gallery openings
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Restaurants and shisha lounges
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Stage performances
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Corporate celebrations
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(AGMs, holiday parties, theme parties)
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Fundraisers/charity events
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Accompanying live music, concerts
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Film, music videos and commercials
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Bellygrams
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Strictly NO Bachelor Parties
Booking Requirements:
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Secure and private change room with adequate lighting (mirrors are appreciated).
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Decent sound system. We can bring an iPod, USB stick, or arrange to have music sent prior to the gig.
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Dance surface safe for bare feet.
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A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking. The balance can be paid at the event.
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Additional fees for travel may be applied.
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Additional fees or a shortened dance set may be applied for events running late/delayed performances.
For charming, elegant and always entertaining performances and instruction, contact Ishra at ishrablanco@gmail.com to discuss how to make your next event unforgettable.
STYLES
Invoketress offers performances and workshops in many different styles and are well-known for their variety and diversity
Workshops and shows can be personalized to suit your event and can be provided in the following styles:
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Raqs Sharqi
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(classical Middle Eastern belly dance) and modern belly dance (i.e., Cabaret)
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Egyptian Folklore
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(e.g., Saidi, Beledi)
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American Cabaret
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Transcultural Fusion
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Belly Dance Fusions
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Contemporary Fusion
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Hip-Hop Fusion
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Sacred Dance Fusion
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FatChanceBellyDance®
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Zaffe (wedding procession)
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Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS)
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Dance with props
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(veil, cane, sword, fan veils, Isis wings)
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Shamadan
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(candelabra worn on the head), candle tray on head, candles held in hands
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Dance with instrumental accompaniment
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finger cymbals, tambourine, drum)
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Regional dances:
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Bollywood, Bhangra
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Dancehall
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Hawaiian, Polynesian
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Flamenco, Spanish fusion
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Karshilama, Romany, Turkish
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Tunisian
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Samba, Latin Fusion
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Asian Fusion
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​(Filipino fusion, fan dances, Vietnamese Fusion and more)
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Video examples of these styles can be sent upon request.
THEMES
Our Invoketress dancers love costuming, getting into character, and weaving a dance set around a theme or storyline.
Our troupe members have strong backgrounds in a variety of dance styles, music, crafts, makeup, theatre, costuming, and event/party planning.
Whether you choose from one of our themes or have one of your own, we will work with you to bring a vision to life!
Many of these are popular with summer festivals, theme parties, and conventions, but we are open to bringing these acts to a variety of events.
Some themes we have performed are:
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Medieval Faire & Renaissance
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Warrior Women, Empowerment, Weaponry (ie. sword, daggers, tahtib)
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Witches / Divination
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Fairy / Fantastical Creatures
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Steampunk / Goth
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Geek / Pop Culture
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We can cater to any fandom!
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Pirate / Mermaid
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Bohemian / Festival
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(often accompanying live music)
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Fairy Tale / Princess / Lore
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Burlesque / Moulin Rouge / Cabaret
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check out our alter ego troupe The Sweet Struts for entertainment with an edge!
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and many more!
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Video and photo examples can be sent upon request.
Email ishrablanco@gmail.com to inquire about creating the perfect entertainment to suit your event!