Athena
Come meet one of Columbus Ohio's favorite dance teacher and performers
Book Athena For Your Next Event!


Book Athena for Your Event
Athena creates unforgettable performances that blend glamour, artistry, and fun. n award-winning belly dancer with over a decade of professional experience, she is known for captivating audiences through expressive movement, musicality, and dynamic stage presence.
Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, an interactive party, a festival, or a corporate event, Athena works closely with clients to create an experience that feels unique to their celebration. Looking for something extra special? Custom performances, themed shows, live music collaborations, and immersive entertainment experiences are available.
Athena also regularly collaborates with talented local musicians and performers and can help coordinate larger production elements when needed.
Perfect For:
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Weddings & Receptions
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Birthday Parties
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Women's Parties
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Corporate Events
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Festivals
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Restaurants & Lounges
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Conferences
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Workshops & Classes
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Live Music Events
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Cultural Celebrations
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Private Parties
Performance Options
Full Performance Experience
Perfect for weddings, large celebrations, festivals, and special events. Performances may include:
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Elegant veil work
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Dynamic drum solos
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Interactive audience dancing
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Traditional and modern Raqs Sharqi
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Specialty props and theatrical elements
Each performance is customized to suit your event atmosphere, audience, and venue.
Interactive Party Experience
Want your guests dancing too? Athena also offers interactive experiences that combine performance and beginner-friendly dance instruction — ideal for:
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Bachelorette parties
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Bridal showers
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Birthday celebrations
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Team-building events
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Kids’ parties
Guests will learn fun, approachable movements while enjoying a lively and memorable experience.
Live Music & Specialty Shows
Athena frequently performs with live musicians and can help coordinate larger collaborative performances for concerts, restaurants, cultural events, and immersive entertainment experiences.
What to Expect
To help create the best experience possible, performances are tailored to your venue, audience, and event goals.
Event Preparation
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A sound system or speaker is typically needed
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Custom music requests may be accommodated with advance notice
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Performance space requirements vary depending on props and staging
Planning & Coordination
For weddings and surprise performances, it’s helpful to designate a contact person other than the guest of honor to assist with timing and logistics.
Booking Information
Pricing varies depending on:
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Event location and travel
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Length of performance
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Number of sets requested
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Live music or specialty production requests
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Costume changes or custom experiences
Athena is happy to discuss your vision and help create the perfect entertainment experience for your event.
Ready to Book?
Use the contact form or email:
athenashimmy@gmail.com
You can also include:
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Event date
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Venue/location
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Type of event
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Estimated guest count
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Desired entertainment style or package