area. Dancing since the age of 8, Leyla has experimented with many different types of dance
including jazz, ballet and Flamenco. However, she knew when she by chance fell into a belly
dance class that it was the perfect form of expression for her. Now, after years of
performance and instruction experience, Leyla's reputation as a true professional who
respects the art of dance keeps her in high demand. Her elegant, energetic style bring
something special to any occassion. Leyla performs in venues from weddings to conventions,
intimate parties to large gatherings. Leyla loves to use the finger cymbals, veil and or sword.
least 6 months:
King Hookah Smoking Lounge, 6 months
Kan Zaman restaurant, hookah bar and lounge- 3 years
Niko's on Detroit- 3 years
Pickwick and Frolic- 6 months
Club Roma party at the Mercury Lounge-3 years
Leyla has also appeared or appears occassionally at:
Posh Niteclub
Desert Inn
Oasis Bar and Grill
The Lime Spider
Leyla along with Wind and Sand had the privilege of opening up for this Lebanese celebrity
when he came to sing in Cleveland, summer of 2006.
This show took place at the Lime Spider on November 18th, 2005 and included about 25
dancers all chosen by Leyla to perform a variety of different styles of dance related to belly
dance. This show was so successful we were sold out all night. A new version is currently in
the works and will be announced shortly when details are finalized.
In 2005 Leyla Soleil and Cassandra Al Warda recieved the opportunity to choreograph a dance
routine for Egyptian singing star Samy Fathy. Auditions were held and 12 girls from around
Northeastern Ohio were selected to perform this choreography in a music video.
When this movie premiered in Cleveland, Leyla and Babette Soleil were selected by the
Copeland group to perform a 15 minute opening piece. Produced by Miles Copeland,
mastermind of the Bellydance Superstars, this movie is a documentary showing the
beginnings of this amazing bellydance troupe.
Leyla Soleil performed as a special guest at the Cleveland Rock Hall for the World Arts
Festival.
downtown Akron
in Dance in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio.
Health and Wellness Center in Medina.
Also previously taught belly danceat the Northwest Family Recreation Center in Fairlawn,
Ohio.
2006.
Leyla has produced and/or directed the following choreographed shows involving groups
of dancers:
November 2007
Yalla Habibi!- Hudson Community Center, Hudson, Ohio
June, 2007
The Passion of Belly Dance- Lime Spider, Akron, Ohio
November 2005, April, 2006
Opening show for Oojami:
winter 2005
baby showers, corporate events, etc- too numerous to list in the greater Cleveland
and Akron area for the past 5 years.
