Sacramento Belly Dancing: Party Entertainment for All Ages and Events
Have you ever thought about having a Sacramento belly dancer entertain at your corporate event, birthday party, or wedding?
Whether you’re looking for classy corporate entertainment, intriguing dance for a Sacramento party or San Francisco Bay area wedding, or traditional belly dance for an Arab wedding or Indian wedding, Sacramento belly dancer Nyla Crystal’s ballet and belly dance training make her a graceful, enchanting entertainer.
But her professionalism, warmth, beauty, and talent make her the belly dancer you can introduce to your grandparents and children and rely on to entertain your clients and friends with style and grace.
Hire Sacramento belly dancer Nyla Crystal for your event. Photo by Jennifer Paschal of Bruce Forrester Photography
Now studying for a Ph.D. in breast cancer research at UC Davis, Nyla Crystal has traveled and lived in foreign countries, speaks three languages, and can converse with guests of any age and background. She artfully navigates a San Francisco Bay Area family celebration, Arabian Nights event or Sacramento wedding while giving an exciting, memorable performance.
The scientist in her is observant of social situations, which makes her very aware of everything going on at a party, as well as how her performance appears from all angles. She adjusts her dancing to fit the mood of the party and draws everyone into the performance with her vibrant, engaging personality.
Sacramento belly dancer for wedding entertainment.
-Photo by Mariea Rummel Photography
Nyla Crystal’s youthful and energetic performances include amazing sword balancing, beautiful veils, rhythmic zills (finger cymbals), and elegant Egyptian or lively Turkish style belly dance.
Learn more about Nyla Crystal and Sacramento belly dancing, or contact her today.
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Recent posts from the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog
- 20 January 2012 : How to Belly Dance With a Cold
Previously, I wrote about how to belly dance in the cold. Though, if you perform enough in the cold, your weakened immune system might catch a cold or even worse, a flu! Find a substitute Whether it is for a restaurant belly dance show or an Arabian Nights private party, everyone will be much happier if you can find a healthy substitute to take your place. Most restaurant owners or event hosts will be glad you made the smart decision to stay home and not spread your germs at the show. If you are performing professionally, you need a list of professional dancers whom you trust will do a great job in emergency situations where you can't perform. If you do not have any professional contacts, get some! Providing a client with a great substitute in an emergency situation will make you look so much more professional than cancelling on them without any referrals. No subs! What next? Every once in a while, you run down the substitute list and come up empty handed. Now what? At this point you have two options: dance sick or cancel the show. Think carefully and use good judgement. If you have highly contagious strep throat and are scheduled to [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 12 January 2012 : Beware the Belly Dancer: 3 Things to Avoid when Hiring a Belly Dancer
You've had the fantastic idea of hiring a belly dancer to liven up your next event, but in the back of your mind you start to wonder if the party might get too lively. You worry about inviting your parents or what people will think if children are present.Sound familiar? Many people have these thoughts especially if they have seen a seductive movie scene featuring a belly dancer or if they have had the unfortunate experience of seeing an inappropriate belly dancer at the local Middle Eastern restaurant. Let the buyer beware because there is no belly dance license to assure that only qualified belly dancers perform.In the belly dance entertainment world, performances range from professional and family-friendly to nearly R rated to downright embarrassing. While I won't go into how these less than desired categories arose, I can help you find a belly dancer to hire who won't make your party guests uncomfortable (unless that is the effect you are going for). Here are 3 things to avoid when deciding what belly dancer is right for your party. 1. Inappropriate dancing
The video above is from a Bollywood movie, but clearly illustrates one type of belly dancer to avoid hiring for your [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...] - 8 January 2012 : Sacramento Belly Dancer Invades Modesto Mall
Well, it wasn't that dramatic, but you should have seen the looks on the mall security officer's faces when I showed up at the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, California with my giant scimitar (sword).I was there to promote my business, Belly Dance Brilliance Event and Wedding Entertainment, at the Party and Wedding Faire along with DJs, wedding dress shops, florists, photographers, wedding planners, and more.One particularly interesting booth featured custom made bibs for the wedding party. The last thing you want happening at your wedding is spilling all over your beautiful white dress! The owner, Sandi, of Bib 4 Brides provides a pretty solution to that problem.Although the mall was alive with commerce, many people were just passing by to quickly collect information (or free candy) before continuing on their shopping expeditions. I was a little concerned that no one would stay long enough to see my live belly dance demo.I feel the best way to tell someone that belly dance is great entertainment for all ages is to show them! Many people (Americans especially) have only seen belly dance in a seductive context in movies like James Bond or Charlie Wilson's War. That is absolutely not true and I was determined to show that [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 2 January 2012 : Wedding Entertainment: A Belly Dance Show for Conservative Guests
Vinasa Winery: An Italian Dream If you haven't visited Vinasa Winery in Sonoma, CA, you should definitely include it in your next trip to the Napa and Sonoma wine country. Seated on top of a hill looking the Sonoma valley, Vinasa Winery is constructed and decorated with a strong Tuscan theme that makes you feel like you are in Italy.The Barrel Room, where Ali and Tara held their marriage ceremony, was beautifully romantic with soft candlelight reflecting off the textured walls. It was hard not to wander around the gorgeous winery when I first arrived, but I managed to enjoy the scenery as much as I could before meeting with the coordinator to prepare for the show. Custom Belly Dance Performance Considerations Combining families of Turkish and Scottish descent, the couple wanted to showcase authentic Turkish belly dance wedding entertainment that would be enjoyed also by the Scottish and American guests. With this mixed group of cultures and religions, Tara and Ali were a little nervous of possibly offending some of the more conservative guests, but after reading my customer reviews and watching some of my performance videos, they were comforted in their decision to incorporate the cultural experience and trusted me to put [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 15 December 2011 : How to Belly Dance in the Cold
Winter is coming and outdoor shows can provide interesting challenges for performing belly dancers. While it never gets too far below freezing here for Sacramento belly dancers, dancing during a northern California winter does require special consideration. Outdoor performances are popular for holiday parties and usually allow for the most space so everyone can see.1. Always warm upYou should be warming up before shows anyway, but when the temperature drops, it is even more important to get your muscles warm before performing. If you are a surprise performer hired for a birthday party, make sure to let your host know that you will arrive a little early to spend some extra time warming up. Jumping jacks, shimmies, running in place, and some dynamic stretching are all great ways to warm up. If your are a surprise performer, make sure to put your belt on last if if has coins or tie your veil around the coins to dampen the sound. You don't want guests outside wondering what that "jingling" noise is! For ideas on dynamic stretching, check this video out: How to do a Quick Warm-Up, Dynamic Flexibility Workout 2. Dress for warmthEven with your stomach exposed, you can dress warmly for [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 28 November 2011 : 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Belly Dancer for Your Company Holiday Party
The end of the year is coming quick and you are in charge of keeping everyone entertained for the annual office holiday party. The White Elephant Gift Exchange has been done to death and no one is very interested in a good old fashioned sing-a-long. Forget the pin-the-carrot-nose-on-Frosty-the-Snowman game and consider having a cultural dance performance for your company holiday party entertainment. Your co-workers will greatly appreciate the educational and fun diversion!Hiring a troupe of Chinese acrobats or a kick line of tap dancers might not logistically work out for most holiday parties in a space-limited office or on the boss's new hardwood floor, but a belly dancer can perform on most home or office surfaces and in small or large spaces. When performed properly by a professional belly dancer, belly dancing is a beautiful and feminine art that anyone can enjoy and appreciate. Hiring a belly dancer for your holiday party is a great way to create a memorable and fun experience for your co-workers.Worried about what the boss will think? Don't! If you do your research, you will find a wonderful professional belly dancer who is experienced in working with diverse audiences and performs family-friendly belly dance shows. [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 23 November 2011 : A Casablanca Moroccan Dinner Party in Rocklin
Are you throwing a dinner or cocktail party soon and looking for a great way to spice up the evening? Try hosting a Casablanca themed party and treat everyone to a luxurious evening of exotic Moroccan food, colorful decorations, and brilliant party entertainment that will leave your guests with fun memories, great photos, and some new dance moves.For her annual gala dinner event in Rocklin, California, Kathy decided on a loose Moroccan and Casablanca movie theme. She did not want the guests to miss social opportunities by watching a movie so she opted for belly dance entertainment to keep everyone active and in a festive mood. Kathy really wanted everyone to experience the evening together so we planned the belly dance show to start in the middle of dinner, which would keep fast eaters entertained while giving slower eaters enough time to finish their meals comfortably. After getting some general background on her dinner guests, I put together a great performance to entertain her mixed group of Americans and Persian-Americans.Held in her own backyard, Kathy created a Moroccan feel using bold colors and a few Moroccan decorations. So she could enjoy her own party, Kathy hired a local catering company [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 8 November 2011 : Lavish & Fabulous, a Couture Bridal Show in Sacramento
Are you lavish and fabulous? Of course you are and you want your wedding or gala event to be lavish and fabulous too!On Thursday, November 10th, 2011, Fearon May Events and Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa present Lavish & Fabulous, a couture bridal show in Sacramento featuring a hand picked selection of the finest wedding professionals in the Sacramento area. This will not be your average bridal show; the luxury vendors have worked together to create themed vignette table top designs that showcase each element of wedding design. From table settings, cuisine, wedding cakes, room design, reception entertainment, and more, Lavish & Fabulous creates a beautiful boutique style bridal show without clutter and sales pitches. See something you like? Mingle with the vendors and find out what they can do for your wedding. The luxurious, but low key environment of Lavish & Fabulous will make planning your wedding fun and entertaining.Even if you are not planning a wedding, come out to see the amazing table top designs and professional wedding entertainers. Most of the vendors cater to gala events as well as weddings so if you are looking for some fabulous people to help make your next special event [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 18 October 2011 : Belly Dancing and Live Music Show in Sacramento
Live music Egyptian style in Sacramento. Thursday nights are the best belly dancing nights in Sacramento, CA. Why? Come down to Kasbah Lounge in Midtown Sacramento to find out!Starting at about 9:30pm on Thursdays and lasting till midnight, you will be treated to a belly dance show with live music. These live music belly dance shows are even a rarity in San Francisco so we are really fortunate to have them up here in Sacramento.1st, 3rd, and 5th ThursdaysProviding an amazing cultural experience, Flowers of the Nile perform beautiful and fun Egyptian classics ranging from folk songs to Golden Era singers like Om Kalthoum, Mohammed Abdel Wehab, and Abdel Halim Hafez to songs made famous by Middle Eastern pop star Hakim.Belly dancing is done best to live music. The combination of Flowers of the Nile's oud, flute, and doumbek drum with the belly dancer's zills (finger cymbals) and dance moves blend into an enchanting show that will transport you to an authentic night at a Middle Eastern tea and hookah cafe. Kasbah Lounge has a beautifully decorated covered courtyard to keep you dry and heat lamps to keep you warm so you can enjoy the live music and belly dancing year round; [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
- 9 October 2011 : Ahoy! An Adult Fantasy Birthday Party
Last night I performed in a fantasy world of pirates, mermaids, buried treasure, and a beautiful old ship. But, this birthday party was not for a child; it was tastefully remade as an adult fairy tale. To arrive at Forbes Island, a half island, half boat restaurant venue in San Francisco, guests rode a private water taxi amongst barking sea lions. The island was complete with a light house, white sand beaches, palm trees, and a Tahitian thatched beach hut serving as a dance floor with DJ Alex. Below the island was an elegantly decorated nautical themed dining room. The portholes gave a view of the underwater scenery and the large central fireplace kept guests warm on a chilly San Francisco night.The birthday boy was surprised by two pirates who entertained the guests as they dined by telling salty sea stories and demanding to know where the treasure was. At the end of the meal, the birthday boy found a riddle that told of where the treasure was and that it was guarded by a siren. The pirates handed the sword to the birthday boy for protection as he and the guests rushed upstairs to the beach where the long [Read more on the Belly Dance Brilliance Blog...]
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