M'chelle DeMars - Visual and Performing Arts

"The evening began with a preshow display of belly dancing by the inimitable M'chelle DeMars. Actually, I honestly feel that I am doing her a disservice by just saying it was belly dancing. I have only seen a dance performance of this quality once before, when I watched Zoe Jakes at the Really Big Show for TribalCon one year blow the doors off everyone in the ballroom with her solo performance. M'chelle was alone, on a bare stage, in front of a red velvet curtain. No props, no backdrops, just her. It would have been very easy to just be someone moving around on stage. However, M'chelle commanded and demanded the audience's attention without using zills or other dancers to cheer her on. And once her performance was complete, the night only got better from there." - Russ Matthews

Rates
(rough approximations, to give you an idea before you call - you're actual quote may vary)

Want to see videos? Would you like to hire M'chelle but can't afford travel and accommodations? You may be in luck... M'chelle's day job frequently requires her to travel across the country, and it may be possible to schedule a workshop or show while she's in your area already.	Upcoming Performances and Events September 5th - Irish Fest, KCMO 2:30-4 with Kila at the Boulevard Stage September 12th - Kansas City Renaissance Festival Royale Smoker Society, 4pm September 18th - Bellydancer's Ball: the stage of the Uptown Conspiracy Room at 8pm, 15$ September 19th - KCRF Royale Smoker Society, 4pm September 26th - KCRF Royale Smoker Society, 4pm October 9th - Hips Noir Remington's Downtown, 201 s. Campbell, Springfield, MO October 16th - KCRF Royale Smoker Society, 4pm Please contact M'chelle for a list of past performances - the list is very lengthy, a bit too lengthy to put here.	"The evening began with a preshow display of belly dancing by the inimitable M'chelle DeMars. Actually, I honestly feel that I am doing her a disservice by just saying it was belly dancing. I have only seen a dance performance of this quality once before, when I watched Zoe Jakes at the Really Big Show for TribalCon one year blow the doors off everyone in the ballroom with her solo performance. M'chelle was alone, on a bare stage, in front of a red velvet curtain. No props, no backdrops, just her. It would have been very easy to just be someone moving around on stage. However, M'chelle commanded and demanded the audience's attention without using zills or other dancers to cheer her on. And once her performance was complete, the night only got better from there." - Russ Matthews Rates (rough approximations, to give you an idea before you call - you're actual quote may vary) Bellygram: 60-150$ Party Package: 100-200$ Wedding Package: 200-450$ Private Lesson: 45-85$/hr Workshop: 75$/hr, 2 hr minimum plus travel expenses and lodging (if neccessary) Any performance with fire costs extra, inquire for details. I require a 50% deposit within a week of booking the show to hold your reservation. The remainder is due when I arrive at the event, before I will dance. Some shows may require you to sign a contract. Please make note that bizarre, odd, specific, or last minute requests may incur extras charges. Before you ask, "Why so much?" - please read Morroco's essay on bellydance prices here.
December 9th, 2009