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
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
Taji and some of her students will be guest dancers!
SHIMMY  SHOWCASE
Live Musicians
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Coffee Haven
1708 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA
562-437-3785
FREE
For more info: www.ShimmyShowcase.com
Wespac Summer Recital Saturday, July 19, 2008, 7:30  p.m. Westminster Rose Center, 14140 All American Way Westminster,  CA  92683  tickets at the door $15.00, see www.westminsterrosecenter.com
Marlena's students will perform two pieces and Marlena and  Enala will
perform a Shamadan duet
TaXim Bellydance Showcase
 
Friday, Sept 5, 2008   7:30 p.m.  (show at 8:00) Studio Iqaat in Eagle Rock, 3515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065 Marlena and Taji along  with other dancers will be performing to live Middle Eastern music. For  info.: (http://www.dancegardenla.com/taxim.html)
 
Beyond our Borders Fundraiser Sunday, October 5,  2008 Temecula, California More info coming soon.
 
Previous Performances
Event Date / Times Location
 

Year 2008

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