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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.

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WEDDINGS

Invoketress offers dance entertainment in a variety of styles to bring life to any wedding!

Invoketress performs at a large variety of events including:
 

  • Parties

    • ​(birthdays, bachelorette parties, engagement parties, children's parties, anniversaries, etc.)
       

  • Weddings

    • (including Zeffe/Zeffah entrance processions)
       

  • Festivals

    • (music festivals, summer festivals, arts and cultural festivals, renaissance festivals)
       

  • Gallery openings
     

  • Restaurants and shisha lounges
     

  • Stage performances
     

  • Corporate celebrations

    • (AGMs, holiday parties, theme parties)
       

  • Fundraisers/charity events
     

  • Accompanying live music, concerts
     

  • Film, music videos and commercials
     

  • Bellygrams
     

  • Strictly NO Bachelor Parties

Booking Requirements:
 

  • Secure and private change room with adequate lighting (mirrors are appreciated).
     

  • Decent sound system. We can bring an iPod, USB stick, or arrange to have music sent prior to the gig.
     

  • Dance surface safe for bare feet.
     

  • A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking. The balance can be paid at the event.
     

  • Additional fees for travel may be applied.
     

  • 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.

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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 

    • (classical Middle Eastern belly dance) and modern belly dance (i.e., Cabaret)
       

  • Egyptian Folklore

    • (e.g., Saidi, Beledi)
       

  • American Cabaret
     

  • Transcultural Fusion
     

  • Belly Dance Fusions
     

  • Contemporary Fusion
     

  • Hip-Hop Fusion
     

  • Sacred Dance Fusion
     

  • FatChanceBellyDance®
     

  • Zaffe (wedding procession)
     

  • Improvisational Tribal Style (ITS)
     

  • Dance with props

    • (veil, cane, sword, fan veils, Isis wings)
       

  • Shamadan 

    • (candelabra worn on the head), candle tray on head, candles held in hands
       

  • Dance with instrumental accompaniment

    • finger cymbals, tambourine, drum)
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Regional dances:
 

  • Bollywood, Bhangra
     

  • Dancehall
     

  • Hawaiian, Polynesian
     

  • Flamenco, Spanish fusion
     

  • Karshilama, Romany, Turkish
     

  • Tunisian
     

  • Samba, Latin Fusion 
     

  • Asian Fusion

    • ​(Filipino fusion, fan dances, Vietnamese Fusion and more)
       

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Video examples of these styles can be sent upon request.

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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:

  • Medieval Faire & Renaissance
     

  • Warrior Women, Empowerment, Weaponry (ie. sword, daggers, tahtib)
     

  • Witches / Divination
     

  • Fairy / Fantastical Creatures
     

  • Steampunk / Goth
     

  • Geek / Pop Culture

    • We can cater to any fandom!
       

  • Pirate / Mermaid
     

  • Bohemian / Festival

    • (often accompanying live music)
       

  • Fairy Tale / Princess / Lore
     

  • Burlesque / Moulin Rouge / Cabaret

    • check out our alter ego troupe The Sweet Struts for entertainment with an edge!
       

  • 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!
 

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