Elektra's Event Source page

9/22: Bellydance Boat show

2010-09-20T07:46:00.000-04:00

Join us for another bellydance boat show this Wednesday. It will be a fun night of sailing and shimmying :)

Here are the event details:

Date: Wednesday September 22, 2010
Sailing Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm (Boarding time: 7pm sharp)
Cruise Boat: Marco Polo Cruises

Bellydancing by Elektra & friends, Music by Dj Derajja
Location: East 23rd Street, FDR Drive
Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door
To purchase tickets contact Elektra or Sahazha via email.
Elektra.bellydance@gmail.com

7/24: Brooklyn Saves Lives (Charity event)

2010-07-19T17:12:00.002-04:00

Join Elektra and Sahazha at this charity art show for cancer. See details below:

THE EASTERN DISTRICT ART GALLERY: merging the artistic community under one banner by bringing tattoo artists, illustrators, filmmakers, photographers, dancers, and musicians together in a single display of solidarity behind the St. Baldrick's Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research. The walls will be adorned with art and live music. Raffle tickets and a slient auction will take place during the event. All proceeds will be donated towards the cancer fundraiser.

Elektra and Sahazha will be the featured Bellydancers of the evening.

Tickets are on sale for $10 (Sliding scale $5-$10.)
With Every Dollar Being Donated Towards The Cancer Reasearch

Foundation. The Event goal is to reach $10,000 for cancer.

Event Location:
43 Bogart St. , Bushwick, Brooklyn (L train to Morgan Shop)

You can also make donations even if you don't wish to attend the event:
Click this link for details: Donate Today!

5/09: Mother's Day Cruise & Bellydance Show

2010-04-27T01:02:00.004-04:00

This mother's day join Elektra and Sahazha while they celebrate mothers day on a NYC three hour boat cruis

The boat will include complimentary back/neck messages for all moms, food, drinks, a jewelry merchant on board, a full bellydance show and a 30 minute dance lesson. A lot a fun for all mothers to enjoy.

Here are the details for the show:

Date: Sunday, May 9 2010: MOTHER'S DAY!
Sailing Time: 2pm-5pm (Boarding time: 1:15-2pm sharp)
Cruise Boat: Marco Polo Cruises
Location: East 23rd Street, FDR Drive
Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door

To purchase tickets contact Elektra or Sahazha via email.

Elektra.bellydance@gmail.com
Sahjazha@gmail.com

4/25: YMCA Performance Showcase

2010-04-20T12:44:00.002-04:00

The YMCA's Annual Strong Kids Campaign hosts a special YMCA performance showcase.

Date: Sunday April 25
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Location: McBurney YMCA Gymnasium, 125 West 14th Street (between 6 & 7 Ave)
Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door.
To obtain tickets visit the YMCA or call 212-912-2300

Come be entertained by performances from our youth and adult ballet, bellydance, Isadora modern dancers, salsa Hip-hop students and members. Bellydance will be performed by Elektra and students. There will also be Washington Irving High School students doing vocals and playing guitar. Martial arts performances and so much more. All proceeds go towards our Strong Kids Campaign.

More information about Strong Kids Campaign:

This campaign is designed to help raise scholarships so that no child or family is turned away from the Y programs and services because of the inability to pay. The Y provides financial assistance to thousands of local youth and families in need through the full range of YMCA offerings including day camp, child care, after-school programs and wide range of variety of youth and teen recreation and outreach activities.

For additional information please contact Barbara Parker at 212-912-2317 or bparker@ymcanyc.org

3/20: Alter Ego = Bellydance VS Burlesque

2010-03-16T02:37:00.000-04:00

The NYC dance battle at Club Cain. The competition: Bellydancing VS Burlesque, a little naughty and nice with some sugar lots of spice. Bellydancer competitor Elektra will compete against the Burlesque competitor Calamity Chang. Watch it live and find out who wins.

Here's the rundown:

Show Date: Saturday March 20, 2010
Location: Cain Luxe, 544 West 27th St
Time: Show: 8-10pm, open bar: 8-9pm
Cover: $10 or dress as alter ego & get in for $5

The evening is hosted by Tim Warner. DJ Soul rocks the house. Other featured dancers for the evening: Lady Scoutington and Jasmin of Cirque De La Nocturne

1/22: Bellydance Fundraiser for Haiti

2010-01-20T11:00:00.002-05:00

Friday January 22, 2010
HOPE FOR HAITI

A special bellydance event fundraiser

NYC Bellydance performance fundraiser event to raise money for the survivors of Haiti.

Special featured belly dancers: Danielle, Esma & Cairo Queens,
Mariyah, Michelle, Magdalena, Kaitlin, Monique,
Elektra, Jaida, Janet, Lale, Monet,
Jehan, Tandava, Alahana, Kazumi & Phoenix

All contributions will be donated to the American Red Cross. Details below:

Lafayette Grill
54-56 Franklin Street
New York NY 10013
Doors open 5pm
Show time: 7-10:45pm
$10 min donation at the door
$20 min at bar or table service

1/19/10 Elektra @ Le Carie Lounge

2010-01-18T13:42:00.008-05:00

After work drinks food and bellydance show featuring Elektra.

Tuesday January 19, 2010
Doors open at 7pm show begins at 8:30pm Sharp.

Le Carie Lounge
189 E. 3rd Street
(betw. Avenue A & B in the East Village)
Cover fee: $10 & $15 food or drink commitment for table. See Le Caire Lounge for info

Metamorphosis Bellydance Fantasy Concert

2009-10-01T02:43:00.001-04:00

For 2 nights only:
Friday Oct. 2nd & Saturday Oct 3rd

A Fantasy Bellydance Concert featuring all-new choreographies, costumes and concepts crafted to entice your heart and your senses. Immerse yourself in rich movement textures, sophisticated music, and the diverse aesthetics of contemporary bellydance, performed by trend-setting artists and born out of our passions, hopes, struggles and spiritual search.

Our theme for this edition is Transformation. There are catalysts, journeys, and evolution in every dance... Hosted by the New York City bellydance salon Venus Uprising , this event is in its 3rd year of semi-annual concerts bringing together star dancers to create unique and unforgettable dance images, highlighting each artist's signature style.

The event will be held at:
Merce Cunningham Studio,
55 Bethune Street, NYC , 11th Floor
(Greenwich Village, Bethune & Washington)
To purchase your ticket, or for more info visit:
Venus Uprising Tickets

9/24 Bellydance Cruise "Shimmy on the Hudson"

2009-09-04T15:04:00.001-04:00

Shimmy On The Hudson
September 24, 2009

It's the exclusive Manhattan bellydance performance cruise line of New York City. This night time cruise sails around Manhattan island under the night sky aboard the Star of Palm beach cruise line on Pier 40 West Houston Street. The two hour cruise includes two floors of dancing by live DJ Derajja, food, drinks, hookah, tarot reading, henna artists and a live bellydance show produced by shimmyheat productions. House dancers are Elektra, Erika Veils and Sahazha. Evenings Special Featured dancer: Sarah Skinner.

Tickets are $10 in advance / $15 at the door (if not sold out). To purchase tickets visit the events page on http://www.shimmyheat.com/

Elektra, Sahazha, Erika Veils, & Guest dancer Sarah Skinner.

8/28: JAMBALAYA

2009-08-26T01:00:00.003-04:00

JAMBALAYA 2009

Spectacular artists event at the Jambalaya event. There will be various performances coming from all angles of the performance artists genre and a live fashion show. The event will include Belly Dancing, Samba, Salsa, Singers, Rappers, Producers, models and more. In addition the ticket price will include a FREE dinner buffet and desert. Drinks at the bar are available for purchase.

Evening bellydancing by Erika Veils, Anna, Karrlah, Yasmine, Elektra and Sahazha.

Jambalaya

Location: Times Square Arts Center

669 8th Ave. NY 10036
Tickets: $15 each

To buy tickets contact Elektra via email (elektra.bellydance@gmail.com) or phone: 917-518-0471

8/20: Bellydance Cruise "Shimmy on the Hudson"

2009-07-30T15:18:00.000-04:00

Shimmy on the Hudson

August 20, 2009

The exclusive Manhattan bellydance performance cruise line of New York City. The night time cruise that sails around Manhattan at night on the Star of Palm Beach cruise line. The two hour cruise includes two floors of dancing, food, drinks, hookah, tarot reading, henna artists and a live bellydance show produced by shimmyheat productions. House dancers are Elektra, Erika Veils and Sahazha. Special Featured dancers also appear on every cruise date.

Second cruise date scheduled for August 20th. Featured dancer information will be posted soon.

VIP tickets are now available to order on the events page on Shimmyheat.com

7/16: Bellydance Cruise "Shimmy On The Hudson"

2009-06-29T13:58:00.010-04:00

It's here again... yes the one and only "Shimmy on the Hudson". It's the exclusive Manhattan bellydance performance cruise line of New York City. The night time cruise that sails around Manhattan at night on the Star of Palm Beach cruise line. The two hour cruise includes two floors of dancing, food, drinks, hookah, tarot reading, henna artists and a live bellydance show produced by shimmyheat productions. House dancers are Elektra, Erika Veils and Sahazha. Special Featured dancers also appear on every cruise date.

First cruise date scheduled for July 16th. Featured dancer information will be posted soon.
VIP tickets are now avaliable to order on

Shimmyheat.com

6/13: Saturday Night Live @ The Bruckner Bar

2009-06-12T20:05:00.001-04:00

Saturday Night Live @ The Bruckner
June 13, 2009
BRUCKNER BAR AND GRILL
Elektra performs at the new Bruckner Bar & Grill. It's a night of culture, dance, music & food. There is a benefit performance for "Life in the Balance" [a documentary on a revolutionary cancer treatment in America]

The full show will include Pianists, singers(jazz/pop/soul/R&B) , dancers, stand up comedy, guitarist, poets, bellydancing by Elektra and so much more...
Show is from 8pm to 10pm

Bruckner Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx NY 10454
Show Tickets:
$15 from Elektra /
$20 at the door

To purchase tickets contact Elektra: elektra@gmail.com

6/11/09: Shaking the Trees, Bellydance Benefit

2009-06-04T11:55:00.005-04:00

Thursday June 11, 2009

A bellydance Fundraiser to raise money to care for 3 adopted PURE trees in Prospect Park of NYC.

This is a Show I'm really personally excited about! Why? Because the show will feature a line up of some of NYCs in-demand bellydancers. All Sharing the stage for this benefit.

PURE is dance community that is forever connected to my heart. I was member of PURE since the very beginning. Although now I'm not able to participate with them on their dance journeys, I still dance with them in spirit.

So mark your calendars, I look forward to this exciting night. I hope to see you there.
Remember make a donation to the trees by visiting Puredance.org today!

Sincerely,
Elektra ;-)

5/29: NYC Roof-top Bellydance Show

2009-05-11T00:48:00.003-04:00

Friday May 29, 2009
Roof-Top Hafla

A night of Belly dancing on a New York City roof-top! The only show like it in the city. This bellydancing event is a halfa where bellydancers of all levels from students to hobbyist to professionals come together to dance. The evening will have it all: food, drinks, a fantastic roof top view of the city, live music and live entertainment. To see full flyer click photo above to expand!

If you want to learn more about the Arabic language & cultural social club events, look them up on Meetup.com

5/9: Variety Show @ The Bruckner

2009-05-05T11:08:00.003-04:00

Saturday May 9, 2009
BRUCKNER BAR AND GRILL
Elektra performs at the new Bruckner Bar & Grill. It's a night of culture, dance, music & food. There is a benefit performance for "Life in the Balance" [a documentary on a revolutionary cancer treatment in America]

The full show will include Pianists, singers(jazz/pop/soul/R&B) , dancers, stand up comedy, guitarist, poets, bellydancing by Elektra and so much more...
Show is from 8pm to 10pm

Bruckner Bar & Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx NY 10454
Show Tickets:
$15 from Elektra /
$20 at the door

To purchase tickets contact Elektra: elektra@gmail.com

3/28 Birthday Bellydance: Elektra & Sahazha

2009-03-23T22:43:00.005-04:00

Saturday March 28, 2009

Come celebrate Elektra & Sahazha's Birthday thisSaturday March 28th at Layaly Layaly98 Avenue BDoors open: 8pmShow: 8:30pmCover charge: FREE

Elektra's Bellydance Valentine Show

2009-02-13T11:38:00.005-05:00

This Saturday Feb. 14, 2009!

Come have a romantic Dinner and see a Live Bellydance performance by Elektra.

Performance time will be posted shortly but you can still RSVP by calling Tapas today!

Brooklyn Bellydance Halfa Event 12/20

2008-12-03T21:53:00.003-05:00

Elektra joins a great line up of dancers performing at Alia's restaurant on Thursday December 20, 2008. The fun show is hosted by the talent musician Jeff Webb. See flyer above for more details, Call to make reservations We hope to see you there ;)

Latina Arabe Bellydance Showcase

2008-11-10T02:07:00.000-05:00

ALTAGRACIA is showcasing the NYC Latina bellydancers in Hispanic bellydance showcase. She and other NYC bellydance starlets will be representing their Latina culture and hertiage. Join them as they celebrate hispanic hertiage month with dancing, food and live hispanic music. A one night only concert.

Cover Charge: $10 at the door / $20 for a table
To RSVP ahead call (212) 732-4449

Rakyourbelly at Love Lounge

2008-11-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

Elektra & Sahazha will be performing together as Rakyourbelly at the Dub n Trip event presented by nine to nine at Love Lounge. A dynamic night of intelligent, deep, echo driven grooves that will feature connections between reggae dub, dubby techno and house/techno music.

Event: Dub n Trip

Music by: Majestic Twin Sound, Marko Furstenberg, & Charley Ten.

Date: Saturday November 8, 2008
Location: Love Lounge

179 Macdougal Street (corner of 8th st)
New York, NY 10011

Time: 10pm to 4am
21 & older with valid ID

Cover Charge: $20 General Admission
Buy tickets at MusicisLove.net

Bellydance at Jambalaya

2008-11-04T13:58:00.001-05:00

Friday, November 7, 2008

Elektra is performing along Erika Veilz, Sahazha, and Anna for the annual Jambalaya event taking place at club Rebel.

This event is a social networking event for professionals in the entertainment industries. Connect and network with other performers, photographers, filmmakers, actors, musicians, screenwriters, producers, television, comedians, models and more. The night will include lots of scheduled events including the grand Bellydance show featuring Elektra, Erika Veils, Anna & Sahazha.

If your interested in attending please visit JambalayaEvents to purchase tickets.

Bellydance Haunted Hafla at Iron&Silk Fitness

2008-10-14T17:44:00.002-04:00

Elektra is showcasing a spooky Halloween Haunted Hafla at Iron&Silk Fitness gym. The night will feature amazing bellydance performances and other surprise dancers. The show will include spookatcular games, prizes, a costume contest, beginner bellydance contest, food/drinks and lots of halloween fun. It's going to be a mysterious night you can't miss! Here are the details:

Date: Friday October 24, 2008
Time: 9pm-11pm
Place: Iron & Silk Fitness Center, 155 East rd Street (betw A & B ave)
Cover cost: $10 for non-members / Free for gym members

PRIZES:
Anyone can win prizes ranging from,

Gym memberships
Free spa treatment
Personal training
Bellydance gear
and so much more!

Sorry... we want to keep the details a secret till then ;-)
Guess You going to have to come down to see!

Elektra at Kemia Bar

2008-09-20T17:53:00.004-04:00

Catch Elektra perform at Kemia Bar with live drummer Jeff Webb. A night of pure bellydancing at the beautiful Kemia Bar and Lounge.

Date: Saturday September 27, 2008
Time: 10pm show
Location: Kemia Bar & Lounge (44th & 9th Avenue)
Cover charge: FREE

Manhattan Bellydance Cruise: 9/25 Shimmy on the Hudson

2008-09-17T00:52:00.005-04:00

The only NYC bellydance Cruise:

Shimmy on The Hudson

**Last showcase of the Season**

Thursday September 25, 2008!

Thursday September 25, 2008 is the last Shimmy on the Hudson event for the season. This show will feature the NY empress bellydancer Yasmine Lily who is a featured professional dancer who performs at the top middle-eastern night clubs throughout the tri-state area. This night will also showcase Elektra the host/dance producer and house dancer of the event . The lovely co-producer Sahazha will perform tribal style bellydance and Erika Veils (co-director of the show) will grace the evening with magestic dancing.

Also note: a special guest appearance by burlesque dancer Jasmine Blushes. There is no show like this one and there won't be again for a long while so mark your calendar. If you would like to read about the dancers visit this website: Shimmy on the Hudson performers

Details about the Bellydance Cruise:
Manhattan cruise will include Hookah, cash bar & buffet, tarot reading, henna artists a live band and of course bellydancing. The tickets for this show are selling fast due to high demand. Please be patient when ordering tickets because there is a long line of people purchasing tickets.Visit http://www.shimmyheat.com/ to order tickets today!!!!

Pier parking is available.

For public transportation take the 1 Train to Houston Street, the pier is located two blocks from the train station.

Manhattan Bellydance Cruise "Shimmy on the Hudson" Featuring Layla Isis & Rakyourbelly

2008-09-03T01:28:00.005-04:00

NYC's only bellydance cruise "Shimmy on the Hudson" is launching again for another round. This upcoming Thursday September 11, 2008 will feature the famous Layla Isis and the Native New York bellydance duet Rakyourbelly (Elektra & Sahazha).

The Spectacular Layla Isis performs all over NYC top venues. In 2004, she was a desert rose dancer and toured internationally with the Bellydance Superstars. Now you can see her perform on the NYC only Bellydance cruise "Shimmy on the Hudson" along with Elektra & Sahazha as the duet Rakyourbelly.

What the cruise will include:

A line up of unbelievable performances scheduled to enchant the summer nights in NYC. The boat will travel all around Manhattan. Enjoy two floors of dancing (top deck DJ Derajja spinning a hot mix of Middle Eastern Music / Lower deck DJ Marcus Ho spins today's hotest top 40 Jams). There will be a cash bar, buffet, Tarot reading, Henna artists, Hookah and ofcourse amazing belly dancing.

One time limited offer:

When purchasing tickets for this September 11th cruise, you'll receive a FREE bellydance class coupon and/or a $10 discount to the next Intro to bellydance 5wk workshop.

Visit: http://www.shimmyheat.com/ for more details.

For FREE class and discount visit the class page on the website!

Manhattan Bellydance cruise" Shimmy on the Hudson" $10

2008-08-07T22:00:00.000-04:00

Live Thursday August 28, 2008 aboard the Star of Palm beach cruise line:

An exciting Bellydance performance taking place on a Manhattan cruise boat called "Shimmy on the Hudson!" A line up of unbelievable performances scheduled to enchant the summer nights in NYC. The boat will travel all around Manhattan. Enjoy two floors of dancing (top deck DJ Derajja spinning a hot mix of Middle Eastern Music / Lower deck DJ Marcus Ho spins today's hotest top 40 Jams) Tickets only $10 for more info visit www.shimmyheat.com

Bellydancer lineup:
Elektra: www.shimmyheat.com
Sahazha: Sahazha on myspace
Erika veils: www.erikaveils.com
Karrlah: www.karrlah.com

When: Thursday August 28, 2008
Aboard: 7pm
Sailing: 8-10pm
Buffet: $8 a plate
Bar
Hookah: $25
Tarot reading & henna artist on board

Horus Cafe & Layaly

2008-08-02T11:00:00.001-04:00

Elektra performs for two venues same night:

Horus Cafe
93 Ave. B
Elektra performs 12 midnight show

Layaly
98 Ave. B
Elektra performs 1am show

Decotach Fashion Show!

2008-07-25T20:30:00.000-04:00

Friday July 25, 2008
Decotach Fashion Show at Taj Lounge
The second annual is coming soon hosted by by the incomparable duo Tanna Valentine & Andy Troy. The amazing Costumes featured in the fashion show are made by Angela Lambru of Decotach. Elektra will be one of the bellydancer models doing the catwalk during the fashion show lineup. Catch her and many other NYC bellydancers showing there stuff for this wild event.

Location: 48 West 21st Steet (betw 5th & 6 Ave)
Doors Open: 6pm
Show: 8:30pm-10pm
FREE EVENT: No Cover Charge & No Min. is required!!

Kemia Bar

2008-07-25T20:20:00.003-04:00

Friday July 25 & Saturday & July 26, 2008

Kemia Bar & Lounge
44th & 9th Ave.

10pm show: Catch Elektra perform live with the wonderful drummer Jeff Webb at the beautiful venue Kemia. Catch a bite to eat or have a drink and lounge out all night watching spectacular bellydancing.

7/19/08: PURE procession at Prospect Park Brooklyn

2008-07-19T14:00:00.001-04:00

Saturday July 19, 2008
PURE Procession at Prospect Park
PURE Procession traveled the New York City streets again, this time in Prospect Park Brooklyn! It was a dance to help raise money for two baby trees in the park. A wonderful live performance by the PURE dancers and musicians from 2pm to 3:30pm. See photos of the procession here.

PURE NYC NEEDS YOU! Our goal is to raise $750 to adopt 3 struggling, baby Birch trees in Prospect Park. You can help by making a tax-deductible donation at http://www.prospectpark.org/support/donate, or make a check to “Prospect Park Alliance” and mail to Prospect Park Alliance, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215. IMPORTANT REMINDER! Remember to write “PURE Trees” under the comments/memo section, to ensure your money is directed to our adoption.
For more information visit us at Puredance.org

Chantal Chamandy Live Concert

2008-06-15T18:00:00.001-04:00

Chantel Chamandy Live Concert
Sunday June 15 & Friday June 27, 2008

A live concert by singer Chantal Chamandy . Her concert is a night at the Pyramids" which showcases a lavish, romantic, entertaining and inclusive musical vision that bridges gaps and brings musical cultures together with love and celebration. The show features NYC & NJ bellydancers Sigal, Elektra, Erika Veils, Karrlah, Serafina & Noora.

This mystical concert has been performed in Egypt and is performing in New York City and New Jersey stage for two nights.

Sunday, June 15 at 6pm
NJN Public Television & Radio Studio
25 S Stockton St
Trenton, NJ 08608
$40 per ticket

Friday, June 27 at 8:00 pm
Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street,
New York, NY 10025
$25 - $50 per ticket

Rakyourbelly & Turbo Tabla at Jebon

2008-03-05T19:15:00.002-05:00

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Jebon
15 Saint Marks Place
(betw 2nd & 3rd Avenue)
Elektra & Sahazha perform together as
Rakyourbelly at JeBon the same night as
Karim Nagi from Turbo Tabla!
Hosted by BellyQueen

Rakyourbelly as the Oriental Eclipse

2007-11-14T02:07:00.000-05:00

The Oriental Eclipse is a theatrical bellydance show produced by Elektra & Sahjaza. Both performers come together to create a dance of unity between power & mystery inspired by the unity of the sun and the moon.

Rakyourbelly @ Rakkasah

2007-10-12T02:05:00.000-04:00

Friday Oct 12, 07
RAKKASAH
Middle Eastern Dance Festival

Elektra & Sahjaza the dynamic duel "Rakyourbelly" will be peforming live at Rakkasah's East Middle Eastern dance festival. Rakyourbelly and many other live performers hit the stage and rock the night away!!
For more infomation visit: Rakkasah.

Rakyourbelly w Dance Soul @ Layaly

2007-09-14T02:06:00.000-04:00

Layaly
98 Ave. B
Elektra & Sahazha perform as Rakyourbelly at Layaly along with full line up of perfomers including the Soul Fusion Bellydancers. Click on flyer above to see the star performers

Elektra models for Decotach fashion show

2007-07-19T02:04:00.000-04:00

Thursday July 19, 2007
DECOTACH Fashion Show

Taj Lounge
48 West 21st Steet

Bellydance meets high fashion with original creations by Angela Lambru. Elektra joins other magnificent dancers to model down the runway dressed in fabulous dance wear. Read an article about the designer and see other photos at: The Decotach Fashion Show

PURE @ Coney Island

2007-07-14T02:01:00.001-04:00

Saturday, July 14, 2007
This year PURE will travel through Coney Island stopping along the way to enjoy and pay tribute to the sea and fun places where adults feel like a child again. The group of performers will be promoting peace again by publicly presenting their dance and music outdoors for all to enjoy. Stop by a see the troupe perform this Saturday!
For more information visit:
www.PUREdance.org

Elektra w Pure @ Rakkasah

2007-05-05T02:00:00.000-04:00

Saturday May 5, 2007
Rakkasha's Spring Caravan

Elektra performs with PURE Live at Rakkasah's Spring Caravan Middle Eastern Dance Festival.

Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center
135 Davison Avenue
Somerset, New Jersey
Scheduled performance at: 4pm
Show Price: $15
For information visit: http://www.rakkasah.com/spring/

Elektra w Soul dance @ Layaly

2007-04-28T01:59:00.000-04:00

Saturday April 28, 2007
Layaly
98 Avenue B
(Bet. 6th & 7th Street)

Elektra & Sahjazha perform with the Fusion Bellydancers to jam the night away mixing Middle Eastern dance with a blend of modern movements
Show at 11:30pm

3/9/07: Great Charity Spin

2007-03-09T01:45:00.001-05:00

The Great Charity Spin
A Fundraiser that grooves
La Vuelta
10-43 44th Drive,
Long Island City, NY 11101
Special event hosted by the Robert DiLibero Foundation
This event helped raise over $20,000 for the fight against cancer. The event featured a live DJ “The Transducer” who played non-stop music for 72 hours straight to bring awarness and raise money for a cure. All donations / pledges were given to the following proceeds

*The Robert DiLibero Foundation

*The Vito Cusumano Fund
*Voices of Brain Cancer
*St. Jude Hospital
Elektra & Sahjazha were part of the amazing show by performing as the featured bellydancers. The were proud to bring Middle Eastern dance to a charity that gives back. The event also featured an art exhibit, poetry, raffles, wine tasting and so much more.

Elektra @ 33rd Annual NY Village Halloween Parade

2006-10-31T13:58:00.000-05:00

Tuesday October 31, 2006
The 33rd Annual New York's Village Halloween Parade
Live from 6th Ave. Spring Street to 21st. Street
Elektra joined PURE to perform live at New York City's biggest Halloween Day Parade. This year the PURE dancers were the lead performers of the parade. The Pure Troupe danced in fun spooky costumes and danced to live music.

Elektra w Dance Soul: Halloween Show

2006-10-20T05:57:00.000-04:00

Friday October 20, 2006
Haunted Hafla
Elektra & Shajaza join Dance Soul Company to perform at the Haunted Hafla. It's a night of dark dances, twisted performers and wicked energy to celebrate halloween!

Elektra @ Mezzo Mezzo

2006-09-21T01:56:00.000-04:00

Thursday, September 21, 2006
Mezzo Mezzo Resturant & Lounge
31-29 Ditmars Blvd. in Astoria Queens
Creative Artists Productions presents live Middle Eastern Music and Bellydance by Elektra, featuring a live band.

Elektra @ Casa La Femme

2006-08-26T13:55:00.000-04:00

Summer 2006 August 26, 2006
Casa La Femme
1076 First Avenue. Elektra performs classic veil dance at 9pm show.

Elektra @ Lafayette Grill

2006-08-06T14:55:00.000-04:00

August 6, 2006
Lafayette Grill & Bar
54-56 Franklin Street
Darshan & Mariah Dancer Showcase at LG.
A night of Oriental, Experimental and Tribal dances by students and professional dancers alike. Elektra is a guest performer along with Sahjaza, Amy and Alura, among many other wonderful dancers.

Elektra @ Tuts NYC

2006-07-21T14:54:00.000-04:00

July 21, 2006
TUTS
Club/Lounge/Resturant
196 Orchard St. Elektra performs a blend of Egyptian and Turkish Cabaret dance to Arabic house music.

PURE w Elektra

2006-07-15T08:53:00.000-04:00

Saturday, July 15, 2006
P U R E
(Pure Urban Ritual Experiment)
The 3rd annual summer procession for all PURE troupes to perform all over the city to spread healing and peace. To see photos of the event click on the photo above.

Elektra @ Casbah Rouge

2006-07-05T01:52:00.000-04:00

July 5, 2006
Casbah Rouge
Elektra performing as one of Darshan dancers along with other wonderful performers. Sahjaza is also scheduled to dance that evening. It is a night of Tribal / cabaret / experimental Middle Eastern dance and enchanting music.

Rakyourbelly @ Center point Yoga

2006-06-29T06:51:00.000-04:00

June 29, 2006
Center Point Yoga Studios
324 Lafayette Street. Elektra & Sahjaza perform a majestic dance at the Party Goddess event held at Center Point Yoga.

Elektra @ National Puerto Rican Day Parade

2006-06-11T11:49:00.000-04:00

June 11, 2006
National Puerto
Rican Day Parade
Elektra & Sahjaza performed live
in the New York City
National Puerto Rico Day Parade 2006. The parade took place on 5th Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street and was aired live on TV by television stations FOX 5, UPN 9 and Telemundo 47.

Soul Kitchen features Elektra

2006-05-12T07:48:00.000-04:00

May 12, 2006

Soul Kitchen at Hunter College

Hosted by Hostos Puerto Rican Club

695 Park Avenue

The duet Elektra & Sahjaza performing a Latin blend of Middle Eastern Dance fusion. The celebrated cultural event includes a full line up of different performers, poets, a live salsa band, and DJ Blade.

2006-05-12T03:47:00.000-04:00

May 12, 2006
Traboosh
7222 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Elektra @ Aladdin Gril and Moomia Bar

2006-04-29T01:46:00.000-04:00

April 29, 2006
Aladdin Grill
1828 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY

April 29, 2006
Moomia Bar & Lounge
157 Lafayette Street
New York, NY

Elektra @ Bianky Cafe

2006-02-25T05:46:00.000-05:00

February 25, 2006

Bianky Café and Hookah Lounge

2340 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn NY. Elektra performs Egyptian style dance with a combination of veil and zills

PURE at Jam4 Peace

2006-01-19T09:44:00.000-05:00

January 2006

Jam4Peace

MLK High School. 122 Amsterdam Avenue.

Elektra performs with PURE at a benefit which is dedicated to raising consciousness and involving more people in the movement for peace and healing.

Elektra @ Rare Lounge

2005-07-22T04:43:00.000-04:00

July 2005
RARE
416 West 14th Street, (Bet 9th & 10th Ave). Elektra, Sahjaza and Sera heat up the stage at night club Rare with a blended variety of dance styles and
energy.

Elektra @ Galapagos

2005-06-25T06:42:00.000-04:00

June 25 2005
Galapagos
70 N 6th Street
(betw. Kent & Wythe)
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Album relase party for Uncomun
Hosted by Nolej records
Elektra performs live over water on a floating stage. Later she travels to center stage and jams with the band doing her high energy techno belly dance.
http://www.nolej.net

Fashion Showcase @ Hunter College

2005-05-22T02:00:00.000-04:00

May 22 2005
Fashion Showcase at Hunter College
Location Brookdale Campus Auditorium, 425 East 25th Street. Elektra is the featured artist performing Middle Eastern Dance. She is also a featured model this evening.