Leilainia (lay-lain-ya)

Born into the world of art and dance in El Paso, Texas, I was constantly surrounded by philosophers, artists, performances, writers and people of inspiration an passion. They taught me Middle Eastern Dance. They taught me steps and showmanship. They taught me not in a class setting, but in a life setting. I learned through watching, playing and appreciating. It was a terrific fantasy land of preparation, performance and creation. It was a dream of mystical colors constantly shifting and entertaining. I watched as these wonderful creators told their stories through art. But i was young. I had no story of my own. I had no inner trauma, turmoil, love or loss. I had no formulated truths. I was simply a goddess in training. My mother would take me with her to yoga, African dance, Middle Eastern dance, ballet, modern and flamenco classes. I thought this was the normal life.

As I grew I learned through the uniqueness of my upbringing and nourished it. I am trained in Cabaret, Gypsy, Fusion, Egyptian and Turkish Belly Dance. I have studied and given workshops in Texas, New Mexico, New York and California.

My performances include veils, live snakes, swords and isis wings. Through dancing I express my natural excitement for life. I perform and teach throughout California.

Dance is not a hobby to me. It is me.

"Leilainia embodies the true essence of a dancer. She is graceful yet lively; playful yet mysterious."

"You are stunning. We all can't stop talking about you! Thanks for making our evening so over the top! " Jennifer Zuffinett

Direct Contact : info@leilainia.com
www.Leilainia.com

Adelaide

At a young age I began taking ballet classes which makes up a great deal of my flexibility. Ballet recitals, introduced me to the world of performance, and from then on, I considered my self an entertainer. At the age of six I was the lead singer/dancer of my family band. Later I moved on to drums of all types, and grew particularly fond of African and Middle Eastern rhythms, which has greatly contributed to my extemporaneous dancing, especially with live bands. As soon I could, I joined theater classes in school and played principle roles in large musical productions. As my artistic tornado of interests spiraled on, I began picking up various dance styles, including African, hip hop, modern, tap, salsa, and my forte, belly dancing.

Starting from my mothers womb, I have been a belly dancer, and part of the culture which surrounds it. I have attended various works shops and have taken classes from a large variety of teachers of different styles including Tribal Fusion, Folklore, Raqs Sharki (Egyptian style), Khaleegi, and American Cabaret. I continue to take classes weekly along with teaching and performing professionally at restaurants, hookah lounges, private parties and any show looking for a dancer. My decision to move up to San Diego from Texas in September of 05, was significantly influenced by my drive to take my entertainment career to the next level alongside with my sister Leilainia, who is a successful dancer in San Diego. Together we are San Diego's latest addition to the dance community, 'The Shimmy Sisters'.

Because dance and entertainment is a passion I consistently work at being an all around performer, and practicing new ways to awe the audience such as using props like finger symbols, veil, cane, isis wings, fire, snake, and sword. I look forward to further building onto my repertoire and forgoing my career in the evolving world of the arts. Dance, is not only what I love and do, it is who I am.

My name is Nicole Adelaide and I am a dancer.

Direct Contact : adelaide@theshimmysisters.com