::: BeyondBellydance ::: Jenna ::: Venture beyond your expectations with bellydancer Jenna's solo performances and group belly dance classes; based in Los Angeles, Jenna is available for Middle Eastern dance workshops and private lessons as well.

Jenna performs for her Japanese students.
Photo: Onishi Yuko 2004

BEYOND BELLYDANCE EVENTS ARCHIVE

Thursday, Dec 28 Jenna & Friends Live in NYC!
Please join us for an evening of beautiful belly dancing, live middle eastern music and fine cuisine at Lafayette Grill as Jenna
and her friends & former bellydance students take the stage for one night in New York City. Dancers include special guests
Layla Isis, Neon, Destiny, Arella, Valerie,Jasmine, Ruthie, Stephania & Yvette.
Featuring top-notch live Arabic & Mediterranean music by: Souren Baronian,master of the clarinet,
kaval and dudook, Mal Stein on Darbuka (drum) and Robert Boghosian on Oud. Click here to view flyer

When: Thursday December 28th Doors Open ~ 7:30pm Show Begins ~ 8pm
Where: Lafayette Grill 54-56 Franklin Street (between Broadway and Lafayette) New York, NY 10013
Reservations are strongly suggested: (212) 732-5600
How Much: $10 admission; Minimum $15 at the tables

Friday December 29 2006:: Jenna dances in Long Island
At 8:30 pm, Jenna will perform at the beautiful new location of Zitoune Moroccan Cuisine
1127 Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Call for reservations, but don't say you
are coming to see Jenna, it's a surprise!! 914-835-8350.No cover charge, but don't miss the deliciously decadent authentic Moroccan Cuisine.....

Wednesday January 3rd 2007: Jenna at the Cupping Room, NYC
Jenna is delighted at the opportunity to perform a little bellydancing with Avram Pengas & his
excellent band at this favorite downtown bellydance hotspot with tasty Mediterranean cuisine!

When:Music at 9pm, 11:30pm belly dance show
Where: The Cupping Room
359 West Broadway; New York NY

Saturday, Dec 23 Jenna at Tagine NYC
Jenna kicks off her New York visit with 2 shows at this midtown favorite. Great Moroccan food & friendly atmosphere! Jenna will dance 2 bellydance shows one at 9:30pm, one at 11pm at Tagine Dining Gallery, 537 9th Avenue, NYC 10018

Monday December 11, 2006: Jenna at Fahtiem's Christmas Potluck, Long Beach (California)
Lots of fun & LOTS of food!! Jenna and many more bellydancers including Fahtiem herself will dance to the classics played live by legend John Bilezikjian. Bring a holiday dish and your holiday spirit! 626.810.9470 for more info

When: 7:30pm
Where: Wardlow Park, 3457 Stanbridge, Long Beach CA 90808
How Much: FREE! Just bring a dish to contribute

Tribal Souk presents Workshop with Jenna in Albuquerque New Mexico!
In this 3-hour bellydance workshop, Jenna will focus on isolations, shimmies and layering; then students will put their new techniques into practice in a fun Egyptian pop choreography to Hakim's Beni Wa Benak!
When: Sunday November 26th, 2006 from 4 to 7pm
Where: Orpheum Artspace; 500 Second Street SW, Albuquerque New Mexico
How Much: $40
Space is limited! Register to reserve your spot - Click here for regisration.
Contact: :info@tribalsouk.com or 505.265.0433
Click here to view flyer

Friday December 1, 2006: Jenna at taXim Live Music and Bellydance Showcase, L.A.
Jenna will perform as will Zahra Zuhair, featured guest Aubre and more bellydancers including Lailah Yasmina, Hajjara, Freya, Jody, Zeina and Nasila at this fun live music event in Eagle Rock.

When: 7:30pm Doors 8:00pm show
Where: Studio Iqaat in Eagle Rock
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065
How Much: 15$ at the door includes light refreshments (under 13 free, accompanied by adult)

Note: No sign for the studio. Parking available in adjacent dirt lot or on the street

***Followed by a free performance by Anatolia Folk Ensemble! Showcasing the music, dance, and cultures of Anatolian Peoples (Turkish, Armenian, Greek, and Arabic ) The group itself is a living mosaic, composed of members who are Turkish, Armenian, Greek, Jewish, Arabic, Middle Eastern, and American. Come enjoy an evening of soul-stirring music that will make you want to get up out of your chair and dance.

Friday October 27: : a special taXim - Dance Showcase with Diana Tarkhan of Cairo in Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
Our special guest will only be here for a short time, so we are having a special taXim just for her! There will be no live music for this taXim, but there will be fantastic bellydance performances by Gigi, Jenna, Zahra Zuhair, the gorgeous Roxxanne Shelaby, Zahra Zuhair's Eshta Dance Company, Layla of the Lotus Dancers and of course, a full set from Diana herself! DonÕt miss this rare opportunity!!!

Friday October 6: : taXim - Dance Showcase with LIVE MUSIC in Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
TAMRA-HENNA is our special featured guest! Also performing with our very own musicians will be Annakiya, Chase, Jamilla, & of course your hostesses Jenna and Zahra Zuhair! Please stay for open dancing after the show!

Idyllwild Dance Retreat : : September 28 - October 1 2006
Jenna will teach a guest class at this very fun & exhilirating Dance Intensive with Zahra Zuhair and special guest teacher Aisha Ali. Other guest teachers include Rania, Anja (costuming), Drumming classes, DeVilla (stage makeup), and Rayven.

Friday September 1: : taXim - Dance Showcase with LIVE MUSIC in Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
Jenna & Zahra Zuhair will both be performing, as well as special guests Aleya, Farrah of Hot Mama Bellydance, & Melia too! Special flamenco & mamboperformances by Lailah Yasmina and her students. Great classic Arabic music played live by Michael Cox, keyboards; Joe Carson, Oud; Donovan Lerman, Percussion; and David Martinelli, Percussion. Stay for open dancing after the show!

Free 'Basic Bellydance Workout ' class at the 3rd AnnualNBC4/Telemundo Health & Fitness Expo!
Jenna will teach from 4-5pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center at the Expo's "Dance Place". Please stop by, it's free to the public!

Jenna in NYC:: Solo Bellydancing
Performance at Mezzo Mezzo Thursday, August 10, 2006
Jenna is scheduled to perform with fantastic liive middle-eastern music that will continue from 9pm-1am at this Greek cafe in Queens: 31-29 Ditmars Blvd. in Astoria. No cover! Please check outgoing message at 213.739.3755 for updates.

Jenna in NYC:: Workshop at Serena Studios Sunday, August 13, 2006; 4-6 pm
Jenna will be teaching this one belly dance workshop only on this trip to NYC. Please contact Serena Studios at 212-247-1051 for reservation and payment information.

To book Jenna for any private lessons from 8/9 - 8/14, please call 213.739.3755 or write to jenna@beyondbellydance.com

Master Middle-Eastern Dance Class for the Academy of Creative Education
Jenna has been invited back to the Oakwood School on July 18th, 2006 to introduce 12-15 year-old dance students to the art of belly dance.

Saturday July 1
Jenna will bellydance for a private wedding celebration in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Friday June 16th : : Kickoff Party withGuest Star: RANIA !The kick off event will feature performances by Jenna & Zahra, special guest star RANIA of the original Belly Dance Superstars, and performances by bellydance artists Amar, Camîla, DeVilla & Hajjara. Also, a special Salsa perforrmance by students of Bodygroove! This month's live musicians will include:

Sami Asmar - nay; Michael Cox - cello; Chuck Jonlkey - oud; Donavon Lerman - dumbek; Malek Vossough - violin

Sunday June 11, 2006 : : MECDA Cairo Carnivale
Jenna will perform a 7-minute oriental dance solo to music from Layali Zaman. This will be her Cairo Carnivale debut!
When: 12:39 pm
Where: The Gypsy Stage
Santa Anita Park Racetrack
285 Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Admission fees: http://www.mecda.org/store.php?linkId=17

Sunday, May 14, 2006 : : RHYTHM LAB L.A.