~ Special Events ~

April 12 - Hafla
Featuring performances by Yasmine, Melina, Xena and several other Mid-East Dance Artists. Show will be held at the
Liberty Fire Co. located at 339 E Main Street, New Holland PA. contact melina@ptd.net for additional info

May 3rd - drumStrong '08 - Weddington, NC
Beledi Beat & Potbelly to perform at 4:00pm! DrumStrong is a unique multicultural, musical charity event produced annually by DrumsForCures to raise awareness and funds for cancer education, support and research - http://drumstrong.org/

June 7 - Spring Caravan Festival 2008
Yasmine to perform with Pangia at 4:34pm
at the Ukrainian Cultural Center 135 Davison Ave, Somerset, New Jersey.  http://www.rakkasah.com/

June 7-8th - Taste of Charlotte
Magic Hips and Beledi Beat performing 2 shows a day together as The Jewels of the Caravan! Festival located in Uptown Charlotte (Tryon St, from MLK Jr Blvd to 6th Street) www.tasteofcharlotte.com
Jewels of the Caravan Show times:
June 7th- 5pm on Center Stage & 7pm inside the Tavern
June 8th- 2pm on Center Stage & 4pm inside the Tavern

June 13th - Celebrating Chef Warrens
Special performances by Yasmine for Chef Warrens birthday celebration. Southern Pines, NC http://www.chefwarrens.com/

July 12 - Show Benefit for the fight against Breast Cancer
featuring performances by International Dance Artist Bozenka! Yasmine & Magic Hips also scheduled to perform!
Charlotte NC -Go to :http://www.rakssultana.com/index.html

July 27 - Yasmine presents: Belly Oasis
Mid-East Dance Ensemble Concert at Pease Auditorium (CPCC)
Doors open at 3:00 and Concert starts at 3:30pm
Ticket info coming soon!

August 16 - An Evening in the Orient II hosted by Asali
Yasmine, members of Magic Hips & Beledi Beat to perform as well as several other dance artists and groups! Performance will be held at Myers Auditorium, Gaston College. Show at 7:00pm!
Click here for Tickets : http://www.asalidances.com/AsalisEvents.html

September 20 - "Rhythm & Hips" Show & Dance Party
featuring Nourhan Sharif, Karim "Turbo Tabla" Nagi, Yasmine, Magic Hips, Beledi Beat and several other regional dance artists with DJ Turbo Tabla Dance Party to follow at Fred Astaire Dance Studio off Sharon Amity in Charlotte! Vendors will also be open for shopping! Doors open at 8pm and show 8:30pm!
Click here for advance Ticket info!

October 4th - Nov 16th: Carolina Renaissance Festival
Yasmine, Magic Hips & Beledi Beat performing together as
The Jewels of the Caravan rain or shine!
http://www.royalfaires.com/carolina/default.asp?page=1

~ Hiring Dancers ~
Please note: Yasmine & Magic Hips have several commitments that are arranged for specific corporate events or private engagements. These events are not listed here. Therefore a gap in dates does not automatically mean that Yasmine & Magic Hips are available for performance. Please contact yasmine@magic-hips.com, or call 704-525-3606 to hire a dancer for your next event.

Dancers are available for special occasions.
Basic Cabaret Show Performances may include veil, zils and end
with a dynamic drum solo.

Magic Hips Soloist - starting at $125 for 1 set
each additional set $75

Magic Hips Duet Performance -
$235 for 1 set
each additional set $100

Yasmine Solo starts at $200 for one set
Yasmine is also available for instructional workshops. Please contact Yasmine for contract requirements. Wedding Reception Performance packages are also available.

Special Occasion Group Lessons & Kids Birthday Party Lessons are also available at the studio or your location. Contact Yasmine for rates and availability.

A travel fee applies on all areas outside of Charlotte.

Specialty props are available for shows at an additional cost. Contact Yasmine for rates.
Specialty props include: Isis Wings, Sword, Double Sword, Double Veil, Voi (fireless spinning), Fans, Raqs Assaya (cane),
Thai Fingers, Candles, Shamadan, Fire Sword, Poi, Torch Spinning, Fire Staff, Fire Fans ...

Magic Hips Dancers Troupe Show performances (3-5 dancers) are available for festivals, corporate functions and special events.
Our Student troupe, The Beledi Beat Dancers (3-9 dancers), are also available for charitable benefits, educational presentations and functions.
Contact Yasmine for details & rates.

Special rates for restaurant & club owners.
Contact Yasmine for more details.