Elisa Gamal performs as a professional soloist, as a member of the MEAI Dance Company, and can arrange duet and trio performances with other notable area dancers and musicians. Areas of expertise include: American and Modern Egyptian Style Bellydance, Silk Veil, Isis Wings, Shamadan, Saidi and Raks Assaya, Melaya Leff, and Sword Balancing. Coming soon: Goblet Dance and Candle Tray! Elisa is available to perform for weddings, festivals, cultural and business events and family celebrations (children love bellydancers!).
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 29th: Performance at Jerzy's Wine Bar 10pm in Redmond. www.jerzyswinebar.com
August 30th: Elisa Gamal and Manon perform at Habesha! www.habeshaseattle.com www.planetsuzanna.com
September 6th: Performance at Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant.
September 19th: Elisa Gamal performs to live music at "Return to Cairo" hosted by Mellilah at Waid's. www.mellilah.com
September 20th: Elisa Gamal performs at Kasbah! Come enjoy the lush, exotic atmosphere and delicious Moroccan cuisine. I'm the newest member of the lineup and I'm so very excited to be performing there.
September 27th: Performance at Caspian Grill.
October 4th: MEAI is VERY excited to be bringing Yousry Sharif back to the NW for the first time in over a decade! Tribute show at SAM featuring an amazing array of shockingly great performers including the legendary Cassandra. www.middleeastarts.org
October 11th: Performance at Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant.
October 18th: Elisa Gamal is the featured performer at Spice Box at Skin Deep Studios. www.skindeepdancestudios.com House of Tarab is holding their CD release party tonight so that's where I'm running after my show!
November 3rd: Elisa Gamal is the featured performer at Pyramid Lounge. Come down and see what happens when bellydancers throw themselves a party! www.raqsserpentine.com
November 8th: Hold the date - Nalini and Blue Lotus are planning a bollywood show and fundraiser, hopefully this weekend. I'll post more details as they arise. www.nalinidance.com
January 09: Nalini and Blue Lotus are planning a full-on, big blowout affair showcasing a fantastic lineup of solo and group bollywood, traditional indian, and belly dance pieces. More details to follow.
July 09: This is way out there, but you need to know that MEAI is hosting Aziza at MedFest next year! www.azizashimmy.com www.babylonianensemble.com
Check back often for updates!
Information for Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant:
www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com Elisa performs here monthly. Every table has a great view of the dancing and the food is divine! There's also a back area that is perfect for larger parties. Be sure to mention you're there to see me when you make your reservation!
Information for the Caspian Grill: www.caspiangrill.com Elisa performs here every other month or so. Reservations recommended; ask for a table with a view of the dance floor and tell them you're there to see me! You must try Shahriar's famous fesenjan (chicken in a walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce), and have the Persian ice cream for dessert.
Information for Jerzy's Wine Bar:
www.jerzyswinebar.com Elisa performs here monthly. Intimate venue on the East side with a fantastic selection of wines and treats to share. The service is fantastic - every lady leaves with a long stemmed rose!
Contact Elisa for bookings at elisa@elisagamal.com
