Troupe Nambah Hiring Policies

Troupe Nambah DOES NOT DO BACHELOR OR STAG PARTIES. Performances are suitable for family viewing.

Performances can include any of the following: two, three or four dancers; veil work; sword, candle or tray balancing; solos or duets; open dancing for purposes of audience participation and/or a special dance for a "guest of honor." A standard performance length is between 25 and 45 minutes including audience participation. If possible, a Nambah representative will request to see the performance site ahead of time for planning purposes.

A $10 non-refundable booking fee is required before the event date to reserve Troupe Nambah. Rate quoted depends upon duration of performance and is negotiable upon hiring. Payment can be made by check ("Mandella Talent") or Cash the night of event and a $50 travel charge is applied if the distance to the event from San Jose is longer than 30 minutes one-way drive time.

TIPPING: In the past, the art of Belly Dance originally was performed by women for women; a tradition that continues in Saudi Arabia and other conservative Muslim countries. However, in more recent times and with less conservative cultures, the dance has evolved into an entertainment form to be performed in the presence of both men and women. These cultures allow for tipping of the dancers to take place by placing money directly on the dancer's costume in a non-lewd form, such as under a shoulder strap or in the belt at the hip. In keeping with tradition, tipping of the dancers during non-staged performance numbers ("Open Dancing") or even after the performance is customary, and is encouraged and appreciated.

Full Name of Client: _____________________________________________

Contact Numbers: Cell______________ Home________________ Work ______________
E-mail Address: _______________________________
Date of Event: _____________________
Day of Week: _____________________ Type of Event: ____________________________
Address Location of Event: __________________________________ City ___________
House ___, Commercial building ___, Restaurant ___, Inside____, Outside _____
Size/Shape of Performance Area: _______________________________________
Carpet _____ Hard Floor _____ Grass _____ Concrete _____
Start Time of Event: _______________ Start Time for Entertainment: ______________
Length of time for Stage Performance: __________________
Audience participation (Open Dancing) desired: __________
Rate Quoted: _________ $, Booking charge: $10 ____, Travel Time Rate Applied: _____
Estimated number of guests: ______ Name of Special Guest(s): ____________________
Sound System: In House system ______, Bring Boom Box ______, CD ____, Tape ____
Dressing Room available: _________
Additional Notes, Special Requests and Questions to be answered later: _________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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