How much will restaurants pay to belly dancers dance ones a week in the evening?

Question:It varies from one area to another. It depends on the supply and demand for dancers. I know some dancers in my area have danced for restaurants for tips and a free meal. The dancer might try this if the restaurant has not had dancers previously and it can be a way to generate interest. They usually try to work out an agreement with the restaurant that If it works out well the restaurant will have them perform regularly for pay. Some are paid decently in addition to their tips and meal. I know some dancers here make at least $30 - $50 for a restaurant performance. They usually dance for a 20 minute set.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It varies from one area to another. It depends on the supply and demand for dancers. I know some dancers in my area have danced for restaurants for tips and a free meal. The dancer might try this if the restaurant has not had dancers previously and it can be a way to generate interest. They usually try to work out an agreement with the restaurant that If it works out well the restaurant will have them perform regularly for pay. Some are paid decently in addition to their tips and meal. I know some dancers here make at least $30 - $50 for a restaurant performance. They usually dance for a 20 minute set.

Not much, if anything at all. Not everyone is in tune with the Dance.

Depends on the area, and the competition. They will only pay you if they believe you can increase their business, which is not all that likely.

My wife is a dancer, she does a free thing every month at a local restaurant - Google for "G Street Community Dance." It's all free, to benefit the dancers. Hey if you're west coast, maybe you can show!