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alimahdancegoddess · 01-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Hello All,

I am just begining to get into the business side of dancing and I was wondering about the nature of prices per performance. I usually use the belly dance code of ethics as a guide for what I charge, but it doesn't speak of corporate events and other gigs in that category. Can someone give me advice on this matter? I want to be prepared when the opportunity presents itself.

in need of guidance,
Alimah

Mahira · 01-08-2009, 02:23 AM

Hi Alimah,

Here's some good info
Standard rates and professional links and guidelines
belly dance rates

of course you should talk to your local dancers and make sure you don't undercut.

Good luck!

Samira_dncr · 01-08-2009, 08:11 PM

Yes, good advice. The prices vary tremendously depending on where you are at. Corpororate work in Vegas is between $150-$250/hour for a meet & greet + performance.

alimahdancegoddess · 01-13-2009, 09:27 PM

Thank you for the advice and links!!!! They are helpful!

Alimah

ravenadesigns · 01-19-2009, 04:06 PM

I second the links from Mahira.

Samira is actually doing an update right now so the rates may go up in the next few weeks to meet the actual "today" rates.

01-05-2009, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
alimahdancegoddess Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4	Paid Gigs Hello All, I am just begining to get into the business side of dancing and I was wondering about the nature of prices per performance. I usually use the belly dance code of ethics as a guide for what I charge, but it doesn't speak of corporate events and other gigs in that category. Can someone give me advice on this matter? I want to be prepared when the opportunity presents itself. in need of guidance, Alimah

01-08-2009, 02:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mahira Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 61	Hi Alimah, Here's some good info Standard rates and professional links and guidelines belly dance rates of course you should talk to your local dancers and make sure you don't undercut. Good luck! __________________ ~Mahira

01-08-2009, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Samira_dncr Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Baby!!! Posts: 154	Yes, good advice. The prices vary tremendously depending on where you are at. Corpororate work in Vegas is between $150-$250/hour for a meet & greet + performance. __________________ Samira Tu'Ala, Organizer of the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival September 10-13, 2009 at the Palace Station Hotel & Casino 1-888-LV-RAKS-U (1-888-587-2578)

01-19-2009, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
ravenadesigns Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 54	I second the links from Mahira. Samira is actually doing an update right now so the rates may go up in the next few weeks to meet the actual "today" rates. __________________ http://www.ravenadesigns.com

01-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
alimahdancegoddess Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4	Thank you for the advice and links!!!! They are helpful! Alimah