Spectacular Performances by Raksanna - Available to Perform and Teach Anywhere!

Raksanna has been studying and performing Middle Eastern belly dance for many years. Her repertoire includes Cabaret, Melaya, Beledi, Sword, Raqs Al Assara and other eclectic pieces that incorporate modern American influences into her dance.  She also performs special routines showcasing Shamaden, floor work, veil, candles, cane, zils and more.

Birthday Parties, Girls Night In, Restaurant Performances and Much More! In addition to gala shows, master workshops and seminars, Raksanna is available for tasteful authentic Oriental Belly Dance performances at restaurants, birthday and retirement parties, weddings, corporate events, fund raisers and social engagements. (However, she absolutely does not perform private dances or at bachelor parties.) Because performances can be tailored to your specific desires, prices vary from venue to venue.

Hire Raksanna and/or her Professional Belly Dance Troupe: The Desert Flames If you would like to hire Raksanna and/or her troupe, the Desert Flames, for your next special event, such as a birthday party, wedding, corporate event, fundraiser or more, please call (630) 978-1149 or e-mail Raksanna at Raksanna@Raksanna.com. Please provide the following information: Location of Performance (city, name of establishment, etc.); occasion (birthday party, girls night in), length of show desired, floor type (must be clean and smooth), number of expected guests. In addition, please be aware of the performance requirements that are provided by the host of the event: sound system capable of playing music CDs, private lockable changing space for before and after the performance, a minimum of 10'x10' performance space.

For a list of upcoming performances, please click here: www.raksanna.com/events/

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Raksanna and the Desert Flames

Raksanna is the artistic director of the Desert Flames, a dance troupe dedicated to the beautiful art form of Middle Eastern dance. The troupe performs Cabaret style Egyptian Raks Sharqi, traditional and folkloric dances from the Middle East as well as modern and experimental pieces that captivate all audiences!  (In fact, they performed at the Harley Davison 100^th Anniversary Celebration in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and left a partying group of more than 1,000 bikers speechless when watching their beautiful performance!)

The Desert Flames have performed at numerous events such as the American Cancer Society’s “Walk for the Cure,” universities, Chicago’s International Hostel, corporate diversity days, festivals, parades, fundraising events and birthday parties.

If you would like to hire the Desert Flames to perform at your next party or event, please call Raksanna at (630) 978-1149 or e-mail her at Raksanna@Raksanna.com.

Raksanna has performed professionally as a soloist for nearly a decade. As a versatile dancer, her repertoire includes modern Egyptian, folkloric styles and experimental choreographies.  She has taught numerous workshops and has weekly classes at her dance studio.

In addition to teaching, Raksanna is the Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Desert Flames and the Artistic Director of the annual “Celebrate Diversity: Belly Dance Cabaret.

Meet the Troupe Members

Fabiana has been studying and performing Middle Eastern dance under Raksanna for four years. As a child, she dreamed of being a dancer and as an adult, she is fulfilling one of her life’s dreams.  She is a graduate of Raksanna’s year-long apprenticeship program, is a faculty member of Raksanna’s studio and is also the assistant director of the Desert Flames.

Rose fell in love with Middle Eastern dance four years ago, when she started studying with Raksanna.  In addition to being a member of the Desert Flames, she is also a faculty member of Raksanna’s Pilates and Fitness studio.

Val has always loved Middle Eastern music and found herself through belly dance when she began her studies with Raksanna.  In addition to being a member of the Desert Flames, she is a graduate of Raksanna’s Pilates apprenticeship program and is a member of Raksanna’s Pilates and Fitness faculty.

Cheryl has been studying dance since she was a small child.  She recently began Middle Eastern dance under Raksanna and has quickly progressed from a level 1 student to a member of Raksanna’s Desert Flames. In addition, Cheryl is in Raksanna’s Middle Eastern Dance apprenticeship program and will soon graduate to become a full faculty member.

Elise has been intrigued by Middle Eastern Dance for as long as she can remember and got her start in Pennsylvania. After moving to the Chicago area, she started taking classes with Raksanna and has been a Desert Flames member since May 2005.