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ABOUT Leilainia
Leilainia is a finalist in San Diego Magazine's Women of the Year 2012. She is honored to be recognized as a leader amongst the prestigious group of female entrepreneurs in the San Diego community. Leilainia is co-owner of Nomad Artz / Backgroud Productions and half of the world renown Shimmy Sisters. Leilainia and her husband Gabriel help culture thrive through the arts. Their two companiesNomad Artz and Backgroud Productionsgather talented people who inspire and entertain. The dynamic duo organize and manage events, produce stage shows and arrange ambient entertainment. Leilainia and hersister Adelaide inspire by thier authenticdance perforamnces as The Shimmy Sisters. San Diego Magazine's Woman of the Year award recognizes dynamic women who work to create positive change and contribute to the community. Celebrate with this year's inspirational nominees over hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and the 2012 Woman of the Year presentation.
Leilainia is a second-generation dancer. She was raised engulfing the spirit of music, dance and art. Her dance style invokes a gypsy creative power. Her style is a unique blend of belly dance forms she terms as Cabaret Collage. She fuses all styles of Middle-Eastern dance to entertain and to bring out the essential elements of who she is and what the moment calls for. She performs for private & corporate parties, Middle Eastern events, interactive performing arts exhibits, kids parties, restaurants, weddings, belly grams, concerts, fashions shows, bridal showers, workshops, belly dance galas.... |
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Leilainia is known for her She embodies the true essence of a dancer. She is graceful and she makes the music become an
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As I grew I learned through the uniqueness of my upbringing and nourished it. Through dancing I express my natural excitement for life. I perform and teach throughout the U.S. Dance is not a hobby to me. It is me.” Everyone always asks where my name comes from. It's a Donovan song.
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Family / Heritage : "I was born with the rhythm of Middle Eastern dance and music within me. My father's family is from Aleppo,Syrian. My mother's family are of European decent. I've been dancing since I was in my mothers womb and it continues to be a necessity in my life. In the early 70's my mother, Judith Ann Marcus began adding Belly Dance to her array of dance knowledge. At that time she was in college as a dance major. She studied oriental dance and quickly became an accomplished dancer and still is today. My father, Hal Marcus, is an accomplished artist and Middle Eastern drummer. He is the percussionist of Jitano and the Desert Prophets and owns Hal Marcus Studio in El Paso Texas. My parents instilled in me, and all their children, a passion for the arts. My sister, Adelaide, is co – founder of The Shimmy Sisters, an artist and Yogi. My brother, Marco Mordahi (Aka MORDA of Ninja Nations) , is an amazing DJ, musician, jewelry maker and traveler. I am an artist and professional dancer. I have been dancing professionally long enough to experience its ups and down and realize it is not something I just do, it is who I am. Dance is not a hobby for me. It is me." |
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