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Hire Emalee or her bellydance company the Blue Lotus Dancers for a performance, where to take classes, and much more!
Emalee’s public solo and group performances can be found on the events page and you can find photos and videos of past performances on various social media platforms.
Special Events
Summer/Fall 2026
Upcoming Events in 2026: Updated August
Join Emalee and the Blue Lotus Dancers at a number of upcoming events.
August 8, 9, 15, 16: Join the Blue Lotus for a weekend of merriment at the Red River Valley Renaissance Faire!
We are thrilled to return for the 4th year in a row to the ever expanding and fabulous Red River Valley Renaissance Faire! Our showtimes are on the Griffin stage at 12:15 and 2:15 each day, plus two sets at the Feast (a ticketed event) that starts at 7 PM on each Saturday.
August 16: Guild of Middle Eastern Dance Open Stage at Ansari's Grill
Come out for an afternoon of delicious food and delightful entertainment by a variety of performers ranging from beginning to professional at Ansari's Grill! Emalee will be performing as well as a small Blue Lotus group piece. The show starts at 3 PM. Reservations recommended: 651-452-0999
August 29: Lake City Area Arts presents ‘Celebrating World Cultures-Egypt’.
Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Egypt. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. lcaamn.org
Save the Date: November 15, 2026: Guild of Middle Eastern Dance Fall Fundraiser
Celtic Junction Arts Center, 6 PM
Fall Bellydance classes!
Join Emalee on Sundays in October and the first four weekends of November for classes! Classes will be held from 10:00-11:30 AM. In person attendance is encouraged at her home studio in Plymouth, but zoom is also an option and recording are avaiable for all who sign up!
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Cabaret at the Cruise 2026!
Join Emalee and the Blue Lotus Dancers for their fifth annual Cabaret at the Cruise! This is their favorite show of the year where they present their new choreography, costumes, staging concepts and creative ideas.
Enjoy and intimate seating arrangement, a curated menu of the restaurant's best food and drink offerings, special prizes and dazzling dancing!
Tickets are available for two showtimes 2:00 and 4:30 PM. Kids must have a ticket if they are to have their own seat.
Tickets are available here.
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Blue Lotus Dance Company Auditions 2026!
Are you interested in joining a dance company, advancing your technique, and performing regularly? The Blue Lotus Dance Company is holding biennial auditions! Email Emalee with questions, fill out the application form here.
Auditions will be held at Emalee's house in Plymouth at 2 PM on Sunday July 19.
Sunday October 12, 2025
Workshops with Lebanese Simon!
ONE DAY ONLY! Learn from world renowned instruction Lebanese Simon. He'll be teaching two workshops for all skill levels!
12:30 - 2:30 PM Dabke for Bellydancers: Technique, Essentials, Combinations
2:45 - 4:45 PM Raks Sharki Lebanese Flair: Combinations and Short Choreography
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dance Studio
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins MN 55343
Sunday June 8, 2025
Blue Lotus Cabaret At The Cruise
Join Emalee and the Blue Lotus Dancers for their FOURTH annual Cabaret at the Cruise! At this ticketed show you’ll enjoy a curated menu of the restaurants best menu items and best prices. We are offering two performance times so that seating won’t be too crowded, with our updated seating arrangement to ensure each seat is the best seat in the house! Our group and solo performances of traditional and modern Middle Eastern Dance will make this a highlight of your season! The new ticket price does not include a shared appetizer like previous years.
New costumes, choreography, and prizes!
Sorry no kids tickets. Kids need a ticket if they will be in their own seat, if they will be in your lap they do not need one.
Two show times: 2:00 PM & 4:30 PM CST
Tickets: $25
Testimonials
“I have watched belly dancing for many years, and Emalee is definitely one of my favorite performers of all time. She exhibits great skill, grace and creativity in all of her performances! Her beauty and wonderful personality shines through and keeps the audience captivated. In addition, she wears the most beautiful, hand-crafted costumes I have ever seen. She is a joy to know and watch perform!”
“The Shimmy Twins have performed at our event, Highland Fest, numerous times. They continuously engage their audience, provide interactive entertainment and are definite crowd pleasers. I would recommend Marya & Emalee to any event looking for high quality entertainment!”
“In Friday night’s performance…you were sublime. Your costume was appropriate as well as beautiful and your physical control was inspirational. Thank you for sharing your talent. You were the highlight of the evening.”
“I don’t know if we’re going to see anything better…you are spectacular.”
“I loved everything… the costumes, music, dancing.”
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