Cutting up magic carpets since 2006

Shaking the West Coast with a shimmy more powerful than a California earthquake, Julia's colorful and captivating belly dance performances have delighted audiences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento for more than a decade. 

Blending beauty, fantasy and comedy, Julia's crowd-pleasing belly dance shows feature exciting choreography, flowing veil work, Egyptian folkloric cane, percussive zills, scorching drum solo, a suspenseful sword-balancing act, and playful audience participation. Her upbeat performances have been enjoyed at the California State Fair, Rakkasah West Middle Eastern Dance Festival, Sacramento Ballet Gala, Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival, and Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center. 

A certified belly dance fitness instructor, Julia loves sharing her professional knowledge and has taught at world-renowned Hot Pot Studios. She has also appeared in broadcast, digital and print media for her dance and other work, and been in several major Netflix and Marvel TV and film productions. 

Julia is available for belly dance performances at weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, bridal and baby showers, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and throughout California. She also offers private instruction for all levels of belly dance, including one-on-one lessons and workshops for small groups.

Here's what folks have to say:

“For my 60th birthday party, and as a surprise to my guests, I hired Julia to give me and my girlfriends a belly dance lesson…It was a great party, and a night I and my guests will not forget.” – Joanne T., Folsom, CA 

“A1 Solar Power recently hired Julia for our holiday event. Julia was very professional, on time and captivated the audience with her performance especially with her sword dance! It was great having her as part of our celebration.” – Michele S., Martinez, CA

“Thank you so very much for accommodating us! We really enjoyed having you as a part of our holiday party at the last minute! Thanks so very much!” – Adrienne L., South San Francisco, CA 

“Thank you so much for your performance. We all enjoyed it and we all thought you did a really good job. You honestly made the party for my husband that much more enjoyable! I would recommend you to anyone that asks!” – Annemarie R., Auburn, CA 

In the Press:

“Busy belly” – Sacramento News & Review

“Girl on the Grid: Julia Baum, Professional Belly Dancer” – Girls on the Grid