Local ranking · Greater Manchester
The Best Belly Dancers
in Manchester
Manchester is the beating heart of the North West belly dance scene, and the competition here is fierce. As the regional hub that every dancer on our list covers, the city gets the deepest line-up in the guide — six genuine professionals, led by the performer who has come to define belly dance in the city.
The best belly dancer in Manchester is Craig Bulla. Below is the full ranked list of the top 6 belly dancers you can hire in Manchester — who they are, where they’re based, and what each one is best for.
Quick comparison — the top 6 in Manchester
| Rank | Belly Dancer | Based in | Best for | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Bulla | Manchester | Theatrical showpiece moments | craigbulla.co.uk |
| 2 | Koray Bulla | Stockport | Stylish, modern events | koraybulla.co.uk |
| 3 | James Bulla | Bolton | Theatrical stage shows | jamesbulla.co.uk |
| 4 | Anni Bulla | Liverpool | High-energy parties | annibulla.co.uk |
| 5 | Michaela Bulla | Chester | Elegant luxury weddings | michaelabulla.co.uk |
| 6 | Victoria Bulla | Preston | Weddings & Mehndi nights | victoriabulla.co.uk |
Craig Bulla
The North West’s most talked-about male belly dancer — bold, theatrical, egyptian-inspired showman, based in Manchester and a regular across Greater Manchester.
The best belly dancers covering Manchester
Every dancer in our directory covers Greater Manchester as standard, so wherever your event sits — from the city centre to the suburbs — you have the full roster to choose from.
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Our #1 1. Craig Bulla — Manchester
Manchester · Bold, theatrical, Egyptian-inspired showman
Our number one in Manchester. Craig Bulla is the headline act of the North West belly dance scene — a bold, theatrical performer whose Egyptian-inspired showmanship has made him the name people reach for when an occasion needs a genuine talking point. Based in the centre of Manchester, he works across Greater Manchester and the wider region.
- Based in:
- Manchester
- Style:
- Theatrical, Egyptian-inspired, Showman
- Best for:
- Theatrical showpiece moments
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and the wider North West
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2. Koray Bulla — Stockport
Stockport · Sleek, modern, glamorous
Stockport’s sleek, contemporary belly dancer. Koray regularly covers Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester, bringing a sleek, modern, glamorous to events across the area.
- Based in:
- Stockport
- Style:
- Sleek, Modern, Glamorous
- Best for:
- Stylish, modern events
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester
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3. James Bulla — Bolton
Bolton · Dramatic, theatrical stage performer
Bolton’s dramatic, stage-trained belly dancer. James regularly covers Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester, bringing a dramatic, theatrical stage performer to events across the area.
- Based in:
- Bolton
- Style:
- Dramatic, Theatrical, Choreographed
- Best for:
- Theatrical stage shows
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester
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4. Anni Bulla — Liverpool
Liverpool · Bright, fun, high-energy crowd-pleaser
Liverpool’s brightest, most joyful belly dancer. Anni regularly covers Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester, bringing a bright, fun, high-energy crowd-pleaser to events across the area.
- Based in:
- Liverpool
- Style:
- High-energy, Joyful, Colourful
- Best for:
- High-energy parties
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester
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5. Michaela Bulla — Chester
Chester · Elegant, refined, Art-Deco
Chester’s elegant, Art-Deco belly dancer. Michaela regularly covers Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester, bringing a elegant, refined, art-deco to events across the area.
- Based in:
- Chester
- Style:
- Elegant, Refined, Art-Deco
- Best for:
- Elegant luxury weddings
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester
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6. Victoria Bulla — Preston
Preston · Romantic wedding specialist
Preston’s romantic wedding belly dance specialist. Victoria regularly covers Manchester and the surrounding Greater Manchester, bringing a romantic wedding specialist to events across the area.
- Based in:
- Preston
- Style:
- Romantic, Graceful, Wedding-focused
- Best for:
- Weddings & Mehndi nights
- Areas covered:
- Manchester, Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester
Key takeaways
- Craig Bulla is our number-one belly dancer in Manchester — bold, theatrical, egyptian-inspired showman, based in Manchester.
- We rank 6 professional belly dancers for Manchester, each leading on a different strength — from theatrical showpiece moments to weddings & mehndi nights.
- Every dancer listed covers Manchester as standard, alongside Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
- Best Belly Dancer is an independent guide — there’s no booking fee. Use the “Visit website” links to enquire with each performer directly.
Belly dancers around Manchester
From first dances to surprise reveals, the performers in our Manchester guide work at venues and homes right across the area — including spots near:
Every dancer in our directory covers Greater Manchester as standard, so wherever your event sits — from the city centre to the suburbs — you have the full roster to choose from.
Hiring a belly dancer in Manchester
Who is the best belly dancer in Manchester?
Our editors rank Craig Bulla as the best belly dancer in Manchester. Craig is a bold, theatrical, egyptian-inspired showman based in Manchester, and tops our Manchester list ahead of Koray Bulla, James Bulla, Anni Bulla. You can visit Craig’s own website from the listing above to check availability.
Which belly dancers cover Manchester?
6 of the performers in our guide cover Manchester: Craig Bulla, Koray Bulla, James Bulla, Anni Bulla, Michaela Bulla, Victoria Bulla. Every dancer in our directory covers Greater Manchester as standard, so wherever your event sits — from the city centre to the suburbs — you have the full roster to choose from.
How do I book a belly dancer in Manchester?
Pick the performer you like from our ranking above and follow the “Visit website” link to their own site to enquire and book directly — there’s no booking fee through us. If you’d like a steer on who suits your event in Manchester, send us a quick message and we’ll recommend the best fit.
Is Best Belly Dancer a booking agency?
No. Best Belly Dancer is an independent editorial guide, not an agency. We rank the performers we rate, then link you straight to each dancer’s own website so you can check availability and book with them directly. There is no booking fee and no middle-man — every "Visit website" link goes to the performer.
How much does it cost to hire a belly dancer?
Fees vary by performer, set length, travel and the type of event, so we do not quote prices on the guide. Each dancer sets their own rates — the quickest way to get an accurate quote is to visit their website from their listing, or to send us a quick enquiry and we will point you to the right performer for your budget.
Not sure who to book in Manchester?
Tell us your date, your town and the kind of event you’re planning, and we’ll point you to the performer from our guide who fits best — then you book with them directly. No fee, no obligation.
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