Performance Reviews
"Your dancing was so good, so beautiful... It is hard to believe that you are not an Egyptian woman."
-Bridal attendants after Thalia's stage performance to live music for a wedding in Egypt.
Giza, Egypt
"A very good dancer, I cannot believe you are from the United States"
-Nightclub bellydancer in Egypt (see picture above).
" You were so entertaining . I could not take my eyes off of you because I wanted to see what you would do next"
-Tanya from Las Vegas, after Thalia's performance at Rakkasah West, Vellejo, California.
" Hey, I had a great time. I am your newest fan, loved your dancing and sassy attitude. Hope we get to meet up again in the Bellydance world soon!
-Jewels, professional award winning bellydancer from Portland, Oregon comment on Thalia's performance at Rakkasah West, 2009
"Watching you dance was like magic happening. You made everyone at the party feel special and the members of my family that got up to dance, well I just can't believe it. We will not forget you."
-A guest at a Persian/American Christmas Party. Alexandria, VA
"You remind me of some of the great dancers in Egypt. Your vitality and your music were so good. Are you sure you are not Egyptian?"
-Party of Syrian customers. -Marrakesh; Washington, D.C.
"Thank you Thalia for the gift of dance, Wow girl! Who taught you that? I loved that you did Latin instead of Middle Eastern, thank you for thinking of my culture and the outfit was HOT! Got the party rocking! All I have to say is cachaça!"
-Lotus Niraja - After Thalia's performance for Lotus' birthday by special request.
"When we see you dance, we feel like we are back in Egypt. You are the real thing."
-Regular customer. Tobacco Center Cafe; Baltimore, MD
"We were told when coming to Washington that we must visit Marrakesh. We heard there was going to be a belly dancer and were not sure what to expect coming from the mid-west. You are so beautiful and such a happy dancer. We came for dinner and found it turned into a great party for us. Thank you for everything.
-Customers. Marrakesh; Washington, D.C.
"We are grateful that you able to dance at my husband 50th birthday party. It was so beautiful, really a work of art. Everyone is still talking about it. Thank you."
-Event coordinator for 50th birthday surprise party. Ridgely Country Club; Baltimore, MD
"You are engaging and fun, you have musicality and taste."
-Shems. Three Kings of Egypt; Baltimore, MD
"We consider ourselves so lucky to have you dance for us, you've made our family celebration of our son's graduation from college and truly fabulous event!"
-Proud parents. Arabic private party; McLean, VA
"We have been to many restaurants with dancers, you are the first to really put on a beautiful show. Your presence is alluring on the floor"
-Regular customer. Amer's Cafe; Baltimore, MD