Bellydance: Live from New York II!
May 26, 2020
Back by Popular demand! A virtual throwdown is going down!! Bellydance: Live from New York IIA #HunkerdownThrowdownSunday, June 7th8:00PM EDT Bringing you a taste of NYC’s vibrant dance scene right to your living rooms – LIVE on ZOOM and FB Live! FEATURED GUEST DANCERS (NYC... Read More
Bellydance: Live from New York!
April 30, 2020
A virtual throwdown is going down!! Bellydance: Live from New York!A #HunkerdownThrowdownSunday, May 3rd8:00PM EDT We are thrilled to offer you a taste of NYC’s vibrant dance scene and bring it right to your living rooms – LIVE on ZOOM! FEATURING NYC-BASED... Read More
Happy Spring!
April 3, 2018
Easter weekend was perfect, with beautiful weather, first green appearing and some wonderful shows…. #babyshower performance, welcoming #spring on this beautiful #sunny afternoon 🧚🏻♀️🌞🌻 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ #bellydance#bellydancer#sublimebellydance#mariyahbellydancer#longislandevents#evententertainment#newlife#welcomespring A post shared by Mariyah Elizabeth Dances (@flutteringby13) on Mar 31, 2018 at 4:29pm PDT... Read More
Clips from a Wedding
March 3, 2018
Flashback to last #spring 🌷 dancing at Tina and Medhat’s #wedding at #TheWestmount in #NJ featuring #briderequests of #sword #butterflywings and everyone on the floor at the end of the show 💃 📹Video by Mina Elkomos-Pharoah Videography📹 Swipe 👉for all clips ✨ #bellydancer #weddingseason#njweddings#nyweddings#egyptianwedding#weddingvendor#bridetobe#bellydancer#nybellydancer#sublimebellydance#mariyahbellydancer A... Read More
Dancing at Golden Fest
February 3, 2018
A couple little clips from a couple of weeks ago, dancing at Glolden Festival at the Grand Prospect Hall in Brookly with the wonderful musicians of Zikrayat. Looking forward to performing with these guys and the Zikrayat dancers again on March 9th! A post shared... Read More
Moroccan Theme Event
January 8, 2018
Holiday parties continue into the new year as many companies celebrate once the busy holiday season has passed. Layla and I had fun posing between sets among the beautiful Moroccan inspired decor by Only Perfect Parties I Mariyah is a professional Belly... Read More
Happy New Year 2018!
January 5, 2018
Infinity Bellydance lighting up the night at our NYE home base Ilili Restaurant ✨💃🏻💃💃🏻✨ 💫Happy New Year to All! Mariyah is a professional Belly dancer in the New York Tri-State area. To find out more about booking a beautiful Bellydance show for your... Read More
”Twas the night before NYE
December 31, 2017
✨✨✨✨✨ Finishing up 2017 last night by dancing at parties for 2 wonderful repeat clients 💃🏼 Wishing everyone a joyful, safe and sparkling New Years Eve celebration! Mariyah is a professional Belly dancer in the New York Tri-State area. To find out more... Read More
Mariyah and Infinity Bellydance Demo Video
March 24, 2017
View the new demo clip for Mariyah Belly Dancer NY, NJ For bookings call/text: 347-743-6545 Mariyah Belly Dancer NYC, NJ, CT – 2016 Demo from Mariyah Sublime Bellydance on Vimeo. Mariyah Belly Dancer NYC, NJ, CT – 2016 Demo from Mariyah Sublime Bellydance on Vimeo.... Read More
The BELLYDANCE DINNER THEATRE SPECTACULAR at Drom
July 19, 2016
Join us for the 2016 Summer Bellydance Dinner Theatre Spectacular at Drom NYC! Friday August 5th and Sunday August 7th 6pm & 8:30pm (4 shows) Includes group show by Infinity Bellydance with Layla Isis, Mariyah Dances, and Sira Melikian, a full Turkish Dinner, and mini-class! Click... Read More
Hiring a Bellydancer – A Guide for NYC Events
April 30, 2016
Spring is here! and with it comes a welcome rush of gig requests for bridal showers, birthdays and summer weddings. I love talking with new and repeat clients about planning their special events and details to make the show perfect. Working as a New York... Read More
SHE: Voices of Women Heard and Unheard
September 2, 2015
I’ll be joining the Dalia Carella Dance Collective once again this Fall and I’m very excited for this production! I’ll be presenting a new solo work as well as a new Entelechy Dance duet with Layla Isis, AND appearing a in a classic piece of... Read More
2015 Bellydance Spectacular at Drom
July 14, 2015
It’s that time of year again! Infinity Bellydance is back at Drom NYC for the Summer Bellydance Spectacular! This is one of my favorite shows all year! See bellydance presented in a beautiful intimate stage venue by some of NYC’s best with varied expression, beautiful... Read More
New Video!
September 21, 2014
Just posted a new video montage of one of my recent performances at Drom for the Bellydance Spectacular 2014! I will post some of the complete dances from this show soon. I am also adding on another montage of a performance from wedding which has... Read More
Celebrate Spring!
March 17, 2014
The rough winter we’ve had here in NY this year has made me especially keen on welcoming the coming spring! The official change of seasons, the vernal equinox, is almost here and with it begins, Norooz, or Persian new year. Norooz (also spelled Naruz, Norouz,... Read More
Infinity Bellydance on the Dr.Oz Show
October 9, 2013
Infinity Bellydancers Mariyah, Sira and Layla Isis found ourselves on the Dr.Oz show a couple of weeks ago, being asked to dance a bit and discuss the benefits of ….Argan oil. Since this was a health and beauty segment the producers wanted three lovely ladies... Read More
Hiring a Belly Dancer for your Wedding? – Mariyah- Sublime Bellydance NYC
October 2, 2013
Traditionally a part of the festivities at many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean weddings, Belly dance is quickly becoming a popular wedding entertainment idea for everyone, and for good reason! Many brides looking for unique wedding reception ideas are finding Belly dance to be a great... Read More
Entelechy: A New Dance Venture
July 13, 2013
If you follow me on Facebook or if you have noted any events posted here on my website, you’ve probably heard me talking quite a bit about “Entelechy” lately. That would be because “Entelechy”, the theatrical collaboration of myself and my dance partner Layla Isis... Read More
Birthday Party
July 13, 2013
Some pics from Farid’s suprise birthday party on June 28th 2013. I danced for Farid’s brother’s wedding back in October 2010 and it stands out as one of my most memorable and fun wedding performances. This family was just as warm, appreciative and fun-loving as... Read More
Bellydance Bridal Shower June 2013
July 13, 2013
I performed at this lovely bridal shower in Manhattan for Ariel on June 30th 2013. What a warm,fun and enthusiastic group of ladies this was! The bride-to-be’s mother and I planned on a short performance followed by a mini- lesson to encourage everyone to get... Read More
New Belly Dance Drum Solos DVD is Available for Pre-sale!
December 19, 2012
Hi Everyone! I am very happy to announce that the Belly Dance Drum Solo instructional DVD which I created with percussionist Faisal Zedan and David Reihs of dhavir productions last year is now available for purchase! Pre-sales are available
A Renaissance Wedding
September 26, 2012
I was delighted when I received a request this summer for a specialty themed performance for a Renaissance themed wedding at the beautiful Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains, NJ. Here is a clip I made of a few highlights. Many thanks the THEPROS for the... Read More
New Year…New Photos
April 27, 2012
A preview from my most recent photo session with the amazing photographer, Lina Jang Pictures from the full shoot to be posted in the Gallery soon!
Happy New Year!
February 25, 2012
Happy New Year! I know that this new year post is quite late…The whirlwind of the end of one year and the start of a new has barely given me time to update my calendar or send out an email, but I did not want... Read More
Bellydance at Your Bridal Shower
July 6, 2011
It’s summer, and the season brings with it many beautiful and joyous weddings! One of the most popular requests that come my way is for bellydance bridal showers and bachelorette parties. Next to the wedding reception itself, these pre-wedding events are some of my very... Read More
Dance Collaborations
April 24, 2011
Years ago when I first discovered bellydance I was immediately enchanted by many aspects of the art form: the beautiful music my teacher used in class, the powerful, elegant yet earthy movements and the exotic and ornate costuming. However, the solo, that expressive and improvisational... Read More
Welcome!
January 2, 2011
Hi Everyone! I’m Mariyah and I’d like to welcome you to my new and much improved website! First, I’d like to thank Brian Feister at Dreamstar studios. He has created this absolutely beautiful site that is easy to use, manage and update. Brian has made... Read More
Grand Opening of the New EasternDancer.com
December 16, 2010
Hi Everyone! My name is Brian, and while I’m not the author of the content that you’re hoping to read (that is, all the fun details about Mariyah and what’s happening with her), I did all of the creative, graphic, coding, and other technical work... Read More