Zafirah is a versatile and expressive performer of Middle Eastern Dance. She has been dancing professionally for more than a decade. Based in Bristol she is known for her regular performances in the Southwest in an array of exquisite and unique costumes. Her love of the Dance has led her to travel the Middle East extensively. Her unique style reflects this, ranging from authentic and traditional Arabic Dance, to modern “Belly Dance Fusion".

Zafirah has a rare stage presence and exuberance in her dance, and has inspired many women to learn this ancient art form. The art of connecting with the audience and lifting the atmosphere of an event is all in a day's work!

A fully insured member of Equity, she is experienced with any size event ranging from small parties and restaurant settings to large staged events and festivals. She will provide a tailor-made performance just for you, and with her specialty being improvisation she will work around the conditions on the night to make it a memorable event for everyone! You won't be disappointed!

Zafirah's student troupe The Rubies of Zawah can also be booked for an event. They will require expenses or donation to charity - so if you are on a budget or have a smaller event they are the perfect appetiser to lots of fun and frolics - expect them to get eveyone in the room up and dancing!!! 

They are also the perfect treat for community festivals and events, and fundraising and charity events. 

Zafirah and The Rubies of Zawah can also be booked together for a larger event involving lots of mingling and a stunning show.

“Zafirah provides a colourful feast of entertainment, taking you on a tantalising journey from Persia to Cairo along the Silk Road of the Orient.”

SPECIALITIES

Egyptian Oriental, Double Sword, Finger Cymbols (Segat), Candelabra Dance (Shammadan), Glasses dance, Veil, Double Veil, Khaleeji, Persian, Ethno-Fusion, Malaya Lef, Cane.

PERFORMANCE CREDITS

Zafirah performs regularly at Arabic and English weddings, corporate events, parties and celebrity functions, hen nights (not stag nights - sorry!!), haflas, and has current residencies at several Middle Eastern restaurants. Festivals include Respect in the West, the Bristol Harbourside Festival, the Healing Fields, Ashton Court Festival, and DanceLive. She has performed at the QEH theatre as part of the 2nd Nature Theatre Company; has been featured as a solo dancer on HTV and Living TV; and has performed on stage with bands and djs including Abdel Kader Sadoun, Republicof and Celloman.

In addition to the drummer included in her act, Zafirah sometimes collaborates with other artists such as Arabic musicians, Arabic DJ’s, and projectionists for large events. She does not act as an agent for these people but can pass on details if an event requires.

Zafirah is a fully insured member of Equity

EXAMPLE of a TYPICAL SET for a corporate dinner:-

Set 1. (15 mins.) As guests are seated for dinner a slow atmospheric piece of Arabic music begins and Zafirah performs a mysterious Arabian veil dance. A lively piece of music follows and the audience clap along as she performs a saiidi stick dance. Then, as they sit on the edge of their seats, she performs a breathtaking double sword dance to finish.

Set 2. (15 mins.) Between courses she dances from table to table whilst playing finger cymbals accompanied by her drummer, encouraging people to join in if they dare! Now in an even more elaborate costume she dances a complicated drum solo routine. To round up the evening she finishes with a cheeky upbeat belly dance number.

CONTACT DETAILS

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