Lesa is a Middle Eastern dance artist that has been performing professionally throughout Northern 

and  Southern California for the past nine years. 

 

  Known for her fluidity and grace, Lesa seamlessly blends percussive, powerful movements with sultry, mesmerizing subtleties. Her ability to interact and captivate audiences differentiates her from other dancers, and makes for an unforgettable performance.

 

Lesa is a dedicated improvisational dancer that specializes in Turkish and American style cabaret. She has also studied Egyptian and Tribal style belly dance. During her involvement with the UCSB Middle East Ensemble and dance troupe Seher, she performed these different styles of belly dance along with many styles of folk dancing and classical Persian. While studying Darbuka and dance, Lesa presented her skills as a supportive troupe member, as well as an outstanding soloist.

 

 Through her travels overseas, Lesa has had the privilege to study the dance and cultures of such countries as Turkey, Greece, Morocco, and Spain.

 Lesa currently resides, performs, and teaches in Santa Barbara, California.

 

For more information: lesa@lesabellydance.com   805-705-0009


 Lesa's performances include:

The Barcara Resort - Santa Barbara, Ca.

The Four Seasons Biltmore - Santa Barbara, Ca.  

Current Featured Dancer - The Greek At The Harbor-Ventura, Ca.  

Current Featured Dancer - Zaytoon Middle Eastern Restaurant - Santa Barbara, Ca.

Zaffron Persian Restaurant - Santa Barbara, Ca.

A La Turka Restraunt- Chicago, Il.

Chef Karim's Morocan Restaurant - Santa Barbara, Ca.

2003-2005 UCSB Middle East Ensemble Seher Troupe Member

2004 Moon Over Morocco- Santa Barbara, Ca.

Museum Of Natural History Tribal Festival-Santa Barbara, Ca.

2002 & 1999 Belly Dancer Of The Year Pageant

2002 Moon Over Morocco-Santa Barbara, Ca.

2001 Ansuya’s Gypsy Sugar-Ojai, Ca.  

2000 - 2001 Featured Dancer - Pine Inn Greek Restaurant

2000 & 1999 Desert Dance Festival  

2000 High Sierra Music Festival

1999 California State Fair

Gathering Of The Tribes-Goleta, Ca.

Goleta Arts Festival-Goleta, Ca.

Sierra Repertory Theatre's "Man Of La Mancha"

1997-2000 Calaveras County Grape Stomp

KDJK 92Q Grand Opening

Featured Soloist - Last Caravan Touring Group

Plus many private and corporate engagements