Jeni

Jeni typically performs a 25-30 minute show. Client has the option to break this up into two 15-minute sets with a costume change in between. Client may discuss prop, music and costume color selections. Jeni tries to honor all requests if possible.

A captivating dance artist and established instructor and choreographer, Jeni has been dedicated to studying, performing and sharing the art of belly dance since 2003. In 2010 she moved to Maine from Los Angeles where she danced regularly at restaurants, top nightclubs and exclusive private events as a soloist and troupe dancer.

Jeni began her training at a young age building her foundation in ballet and jazz. In 2003 she was invited to join Negma Dance Company under the direction of Cairo-based dancer, Aleya. Through her work with the company, Jeni became immersed in the L.A. dance community and soon after was working with other reputable companies including Flowers of the Desert and Eloisa's Eshveh Dancers. In 2005 she joined Jillina's renowned company, the Sahlala Dancers, affording her the privilege to study with one of the world's most sought-after belly dancer instructors.

Among the many theatre shows Jeni has to her credit, her most notable include: "The Arab-esque World Dance Concert" at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA; Steve Reid's "Dreamscapes," at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert; and Jillina's "Danza del Vientre" at the El Portal Theatre in N. Hollywood. In addition to performing in various internationally distributed videos, including releases from IAMED, Little Egypt and Peko Records, Jeni also worked as a Script Supervisor on Jillina's 2007 line of instructional DVDs.

In 2008 she danced in segments for A&E's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," as well as Fox's "Good Day L.A.," and E!'s "Keeping up with the Kardashians" in 2010.

In August of 2009, Jeni had the honor to perform in the opening night and Los Angeles debut of Jillina's "Belly Dance Evolution," a groundbreaking theatrical production that tours the world. As a member of the ensemble cast, Jeni performed along-side some of the top names in the field. In August of 2010 she performed in the show's one-year anniversary which was filmed for the official DVD release.

In May 2012, Jeni co-produced and performed in "Cairo in Kittery," workshops and live performance with Aleya of Cairo.

She re-joined the cast of "Belly Dance Evolution" in Jan. 2015 for their production of "Alice in Wonderland," at the Regent Theatre near Boston.

Jeni is also a levels 1, 2 and Kids Hoopnotica Method certified instructor in hoop dance. She has taught regular classes and workshops throughout New England in both belly dance and hoop and is a Master Instructor every summer at The Dance Place for their Teen Intensive. In 2010-11 she worked as a guest artist at Lowell High School in Lowell, MA teaching Middle Eastern Dance to students in the Dance Program and choreographing for their spring show.