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35 years delivering the WOW factor in Toronto, Canada & beyond.
The highest standards in presentation, staging, skill, charisma and conduct.
From the Rogers Stadium with Cirque du Soleil to the Sony Centre with Bijan Mortazavi and Alabina. Performing for Mick Jagger’s 50th birthday or on tour with Amr Diab and Rageb Alema. Commissioned for celebrity weddings like Vanessa Williams, community, cultural and museum events. Yasmina Ramzy Arts is always there to spread joy through Middle Eastern dance, music, zaffeh and folklore. YRA received the Arab Heritage Award for high quality and integrity driven representation of Arab arts. When a Saudi princess wants to present her culture to her fellow classmates at Smith College, USA , she flies the dancers and musicians of YRA there in a private jet.
DANCE
Dance Montage
An ensemble of YRA dance artists performing a montage of 8 different styles of Middle Eastern dance. 12 minutes of choreography followed by 5 minutes of audience participation (optional).
Duet $500 * Trio $750 * Quartet $950 * Quintet $1150 * up to 12 dancers
Solo Dance Artist
Lead YRA dance artist in a 20 minute performance to pre-recorded music or live music with option of audience participation. Music and dance style tailored to audience,
$275
Solo Dance + 2 Drum
Lead YRA dance artist in a 20 minute performance accompanied by 2 drummers, including Drum Mania performance, with option of audience participation.
$850
MUSIC
Music Soloists + Ensembles
oud * vocals * qanun * violin * keyboard
tabla/dumbek/derbeki * daholla * qatim * riqq * tabal * mazhar * daff
Price depends upon number of musicians, length of performance and location – please inquire.
Drum Mania
Live Drum Percussion performance (minimum 2 percussionists) up to 7 minutes.
Solo or Duet accompany prerecorded music for one hour or more.
Price depends upon number of drummers, length of performance and location – please inquire
ZAFFEH
Traditional Zaffeh Procession, Egyptian or Lebanese.
Drummers (Mazhar, Tabla and Tabal), dancers (Shamadan and Segat) or both.
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Greater Toronto Area
$375 for one performer & $250 for every extra performer
Please inquire about a quote for outside GTA
FOLKLORE
Folklore
Yasmina Ramzy Arts perform several styles of Folklore dances from the Middle East. Please inquire for the performance that suits your event.
Prices range depending upon number of dancers and choreographies.
Tanoura
Colourful and mezmerizing, with layers of multi-coloured skirts, the dancer(s) whirl continuously while performing thrilling tricks with different skirts.
5 minutes – $225 each dancer
WORKSHOPS
SPECIAL EVENTS * TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS * BRIDAL SHOWERS * BABY SHOWERS * GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Fun Bellydance Workshop
A fun 45 minute introductory class with a YRA instructor
$150 for small group at Yasmina’s studio
$225 at your location in the GTA
Performance Workshop
A YRA lead dancer and instructor performs in full costume followed by a fun introductory class for a total of 45 minutes
$250 for small group at Yasmina’s studio
$325 at your location in the GT
Testimonials
“The performance was incredible, and the dancers were so friendly and professional, it really was a pleasure to have them. Our guests were raving about the dance (many called it the best entertainment they’ve seen at ROM), and they enjoyed the audience interaction. The dancers really got the dance floor started, which was exactly what we needed at that time of night. Please extend my thanks to the dancers. I hope I have the opportunity to work with you (and see your company perform!) again!”
— Annie. Royal Ontario Museum
“Thank you and your guys for a job well done at my bridal shower…the guys were terrific and energetic!”
— Reem
The online presentation you gave us was AMAZING! So engaging and informative.
- Vaughan Public Library
“Wow! I didn’t know I was going to get the extraordinary entertainment that you provided at my wedding. You impressed every single person. Even my Michigan relatives were impressed and they come from a very tight Arab community. When I hired you – I didn’t know I was going to have the best wedding of the year! You are the Best!”
— Lana & Jimmy
“We and our guests LOVED our Zaffeh… We truly were honoured to have hired your company and will always be on my top recommendations. People have already asked us for clips of the Zaffeh which I can’t wait to see!”
— Hala & Mehdi
“On behalf of the G Moms and the African Grannies, we wish to extend our sincere gratitude for your Amazing Dancing. Your talents provided great joy and appreciation.
— G Moms
“Thank you so much for the amazing folklore shows we had in our Ramadan Iftar event that was organized by Canadian Dream Language Academy. The Tanoura and Tahtiib dancers were amazing!! They really made our event a night to remember. We had a VIP guest (MP Iqra Khalid) who was impressed by the dancers. These performances added more cultural insight to everyone attending or watching our posts on the social media. Looking forward to working with you again!”
- Rehab
“I’d like to thank you and your crew once again on behalf of New Haven Learning Centre and our gala committee for a fantastic performance last night. I think your companny bedazzled everyone with a professional, classy, very talented, and beautiful performance! We received many compliments, thanks to you!”
— Taline