Marlena

Middle Eastern Dancer, Instructor & Choreographer
 

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Marlena and her student performing group,
Troupe Raihaanah
are currently scheduled to perform at the following events:

 
Event Date / Time Location Notes
Tony and Angela present International & Middle Eastern Night Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 7:00 (dinner) 8:00 (show) Victory Middle East Restaurant
630 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, CA 92804
714-776-4493
BELLY DANCE SHOW, LIVE Middle Eastern Music and D.J.
After show music and dancing
Special guest dancer/singer NABILA from Lebanon
Cost: $25 (prepaid tickets only)
includes buffet dinner and show
Drinks and gratuity extra
Contact Marlena for tickets
714-85-9258 or marlenadancer@aol.com
MARKET AT THE CASBAH Middle Eastern Dance Festival Saturday, April 10, 2010  time: TBA Fullerton Senior Multi Service Center
340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Festival time 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Performers all day, vendors, food, dance workshop
Cost: $12 at the door (kids 9 & under FREE)
American Fusion Belly Dance Showcase Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. SAGE Restaurant & Lounge
6511 S. Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
Cost: No cover charge.
Full bar and dinner available
 
Previous Performances
Event Date / Times Location

Year 2009

Marlena will be performing at the Belly Dance Showcase Sunday, October 11, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Sage Restaurant
6511 S. Greenleaf Ave., Whittier, CA 90601
562-945-1204
Marlena, Enala and Corina will be performing Sunday, June 28, 2009,
3:30 p.m. (approx.)
Jungle Adventure Fiesta
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 5201 Evergreen Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
SHIMMY  SHOWCASE
Live Musicians
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Coffee Haven, 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA
562-437-3785
     

Year 2008

Beyond our Borders Fundraiser Sunday, Oct 5, 2008 Tececula, CA
TaXim Bellydance Showcase Friday, Sep 5, 2008
7:30 p.m. (Show at 8:00 p.m.)
Studio Iqqat in Eagle Rock
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Wespac Summer Recital Saturday, Juy 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Westminster Rose Center
14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683
Oriental Night Party Presenting Egyptian Superstar TITO SEIF with Marlena, Paquita, Ana & El Amar Friday, Feb 8, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Show at 8:30 p.m.
Desert Rose Cafe
34846 Monte Vista Dr.
Wildomar, CA 92595
TaXim Bellydance Showcase Friday, Feb 1, 2008
7:30 p.m. (Show at 8:00)
Studio Iqaat in Eagle Rock
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90065
World Dance Showcase Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Awakenings Coffee House
24100 Narbonne Ave. Lomita, CA 90717

Year 2007

Avianna & The Daughters of Isis New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2007
The Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806
Youth Expo
Marlena & The Troupe Raihaana
Sunday, Oct 7, 2007
1:05 p.m.
Santa Ana College
1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA
Dancers Showcase Friday, Sept 14, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Prince Restaurant
11828 South St., Cerritos, CA
Belly Dance: Raks America Presents:
"An Evening in Cairo"
Friday, August 3, 2007
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Bell Tower Regional Community Center
22232 El Paseo, Ranco Santa Margarita, CA
O.C. Fair July 21, 2007, 2:00 p.m. O.C. Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA
Wespac Student Recital July 13 & 14, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Westminster Rose Center Theater
14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683
Dancer Showcase June 22, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Prince Restaurant,11828 South St.
Cerritos, CA, More info, go to: http://dancershowcase.com
Cairo Carnivale June 9, 2007
3:00 p.m.
Arcadia, California, Main Stage
Taji, Marlena & Avianna
For more info. go to:
www.mecda.org
Marlena & Taji will be performing solo to live music. June 1, 2007
7:30 p.m.
TaXim, Bellydance Showcase
Click here for more information
Market at the Casbah
Middle Eastern Dance Festival.
March 31, 2007
2:30 p.m.
Festival Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center
340 West Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA
Westminster Spring Festival Sunday, March 18, 2007
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Westminster Civic Center.
Beach and Westminster Blvd.
Aladdin Jr. Presents:
A Night of Middle Eastern Dance II
Directed by Marlena - Student performances with guest dancers.
March 4, 2007

5:00 p.m. Dinner
5:30 p.m. Show
3161 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA
909-593-3887

Year 2006

Avianna & The Daughters of Isis New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2006
The Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-563-4166 - More Info: www.thephoenixclub.com
Wespac Annual Holiday Studio Recital December 2, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Westminster Rose Center
14140 All American Way
Westminster, CA 92683
Around the World In a Day - Fall Festival & Book Fair October 29, 2006
1:00 p.m.
Pacific Oaks Children's School
714 W. California, Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
Tonya & Atlantis - Belly Dancer of the Universe Showcase October 25, 2006
8:30 p.m.
Khoury's Restaurant (Lounge)
110 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
562-598-6800
Wespac Recital July 28 & 29, 2006, 7:30 p.m. Westminster Rose Performing Arts Center
O.C. Fair, Costa Mesa, CA July 18 & 22, 2006, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. Heritage Stage
Cairo Carnivale, Arcadia, CA June 10, 2006, 1:20 p.m. Gypsy Stage
     
 
 


Restaurant / clubs:

  • The Luxor in Orange, California
  • Junka Mahal, Stanton, California (house dancer)
  • Indian House Restaurant, Buena Park, California
  • Saffron Restaurant, Orange, California (house dancer)
  • Darya Kenar Persian Cuisine, Long Beach (Naples), California (house dancer)
  • Aladdin, Jr. Mediterranean Cuisine, Pomona, California (house dancer)
  • Maharaja Indian Cuisine, Orange, California


Special Events:

  • Summer and Winter Solstice Women's Spirit Dance Drama
  • “Save the Animals” gala show in Riverside 2003
  • “Save Our Critter Companions” in Riverside March 2004
  • “Inspire Hope”, fundraiser for women’s shelter, November 2004
  • An evening of Middle Eastern Dance performances to benefit Unicef Tsunami Relief Fund with Lilla Varese, February 2005
  • Special Silent Auction fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina, Riverside
  • Westminster Spring Festival, 2003 – present
  •  Youth Expo, O.C. Fairgrounds, 2003 – present


Creator and Director of:

  • A Night of Middle Eastern Dance  October 2005
     
  • Co-Creator & featured dancer of “Treasures of the Orient” with Atesh and “Diamonds of the Nile” and special guest musician Saadoun Al-Bayati  in December 2004


Middle Eastern
Events:

  • With “Gypsy Soul” at Bedouin Bazaar in San Diego
  • Also with “Gypsy Soul” at Market at the Casbah
  • Guest dancer at Kahena’s student dance shows