Artist Profiles

Hips for Hire Artists Profiles

No matter which kind of  profile, each artist on our website is auditioned and/or interviewed. We carefully interview the hiring organization or event planner to get a good “match” between artist and organization, taking out the guesswork.

There are two types of profiles:

1. Free Profile. These were given to a small handful of artists who asked to participate in our Beta test from March 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011. That period is now past. This profile includes a few lines of description about the artist, link-for-link exchange, and an option to place a small picture of their choice. These will remain on the website until the artist requests that it be removed or replaced with a premium profile.

Free profiles include link for link exchange

2. Premium Profile. Any artist (visual, performance art, event support personnel) can apply for a premium paid profile. For $15 per month (three month minimum, then month to month pay-as-you-go service), premium profile artists receive the following:

Profile listing on the HFH registry page +

Single-page website with picture and video, linked to the profile on the HFH registry +

15 minute coaching per month to increase business+

Option to embed showreel onto the website for maximum visibility through Social Media platforms.

Clients select from the profiles, or they may inquire about “best match” options, including event planning resources. We also contact potential clients, and promote premium-level artists first.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Starting with Seattle, Washington as the debut model, we will seek to expand to other cities as we demonstrate together that it is better to collaborate and communicate than to work in isolation. By doing this, we encourage collaboration and discourage greed, diva behavior, and cut-throat competition. Artists who do not abide by our ethics of collaboration will be removed from our listing, with no refund for the remainder of their paid month.


PROFILES: Samples

Name: Imei, Bellydance and Bollywood Artist, Musician, Collage Artist, Hips For Hire Founder

Experience: Five years studying under twice-crowned Miss Bellydancer USA Sabura, two years studying with Nalini, one year dancing with Nalini and The Blue Lotus Dance Company, two years studying and one year performance with DanceWithMollie.com. Workshop study with BDSS “Tribal” dancers Elizabeth Strong, Mardi Love, Sharon Kihara, Zoe Jakes and Egyptian Cabaret dancers Yousry Sharif, Hadia, Tito Seif, Nath Keo, Jillina, Razia, and Rebecca. Top Finisher in Miss Chinatown, Miss Seattle, and Miss Seafair Scholarship Pageants in classical piano. Played with Seattle band Rik Avalos. Developing fusion styles with Spanish Arabic, Salsa, and Bachata. Co-produced the monthly dance show, Pearls of the East: Bellydance and More featuring local and regionally acclaimed artists. Dream Yoga and Dance has been dismantled as of 2012, and all listings for Imei will be under Hips For Hire.

About Me: Hips for Hire is my dream. I am passionate about dance and music, and I am committed to helping performance artists “do what they do”. I can’t help but feel joyful when I dance, and the audience gets caught up with me every time. I like dancing for fundraisers of all kinds, but I have a special place in my heart for the Seattle Humane Society, ToysforTots.org, and anything that benefits the education of children or healthcare research. Through HFH, I’ve raised money for Haiti, Doctors Without Borders, and the American Red Cross.

Artist Profile Sample Teaching Video (all HFH premium registrants can place links to their videos such as this one from YouTube):

Name: Yasmine Ariel and Rami Halperin  (Singer and Guitarist)
Israeli artists Yasmine and Rami’s sound is Nouveau World Jazz and Soul. While Rami is adept as a guitarist to cover tunes from Rock to Soul, they have collaborated to write their own original music. Available for large events as well as house concerts, their music is soulful, family-friendly, and technically tight without being overwhelming or prohibiting the flow of conversation for your large corporate events.
Yasmine and Rami are available for your 15 person minimum house concert in the Seattle Area. Please contact info at hips for hire dot com for your booking. There is no commission fee for booking, but we do ask for a small donation to our favorite charities.

Name: Susie Reed, Salsa dance performer and instructor
More information about Susie is being added soon. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Susie Reed has moved to Oregon, but she comes back to the Seattle area frequently.

Name: Ms. B, Hooping Allure

Experience: My mission is to share the joy and beauty of hula-hoop dancing with all ages in every country. When you see me do my hoop dance, you will want to learn how to move with such freedom. I’ve been a hoop artist for many years, performing in nightclubs, private parties, and corporate settings. I enjoy performing for charity functions, and my LED hoop is perfect for low-light venues.

Name: Eddie Valentin “Rak Steady Eddie”, Hip Hop, Martial Arts, Dance Artist

Experience: More information coming. I am a solo artist, currently giving group instruction through VDP Studio in Fremont (Seattle). My style is a mix of martial arts, hip hop, Belly dance inspired moves, and my own unique style. Each performance is unique, surprising, and well-crafted.

Name: Bill Wolford, Producer, Sound Designer, Recording Artist and Composer

New! Bill won the Hips For Hire 8GB iPod Touch giveaway on Oct. 2, 2010. He will also receive premium services for one quarter. Check back soon to see his completed profile.

About Me:
Vivid Sound Productions is Bill Wolford. I am available to work on just about any project that needs outstanding audio quality and design. I’ve worked in post audio music and sound production, and game sound design and engineering professionally for 15 years and have been nominated by the Academy of Intereactive Arts and Sciences for Outstanding acheivement in Sound Design for past work done in games such as the Sly Cooper series and others.

Free Profiles Coming Soon:

Yasmine Ariel and Rami Halperin (performing in the HFH studio June 9, 2012)