Lena Regina
Photographer, Dancer, Dance Instructor, Model, Make-up Artist
Photography Experience
1997-present Specializing in weddings & boudoir photography Film/Video/Radio
Extra “Shelter” Sterling Home Entertainment
Biker Girl Training Video F & M Corporation Couch
Potato Recruiting Video Habitat for Humanity Radio
Commercial “No Caffeine” NWA Community College
Disc Jockey Country Radio KFAY/FM98
Theater
Helen “No Caffeine” NWA Community College
Narrator “Self-Esteem” Play for grade school kids Narrator
“Pancho Clause” NWA Community College
Singer “Chez Beans” NWA Community College Publicity/Understudy
“Firecracker Day” NWA Community College
Gangster “Eagle Roost” NWA Community College
Gangster “Ricki FAKE show” NWA Community College
Modeling
2006 Army promo - Talequah, OK
2006 KY massage oil - Wal-Mart Stores
2005 Commerical - Actress -Mullikin Ad Agency, Cox Media
2005 Kellogg's Cereal - Wal-Mart Shareholders
2004 Rimmel Make-up - Wal-Mart Shareholders
2003 Dannon Girl - Wal-Mart Shareholders
Modeled Nightware Wal-Mart Flyer
Wal-Mart Modeled FILA Sunwear FILA Sunglass Display
Artworks Trunk Show Runway Fashion Bug
Swimsuit Runway Baby Fair General
Modeling  Portfolio work - Northern Lights, Southlight Studios, Eartheye Images, Hudson Photography, Larry Plumlee, Mr. Wells, Tom Stout, Corey Marcello, many more numerous photographers & studios
Dance Experience:
I classify my style as contemporary American Oriental dance. My repertoire includes improvisational and choreographed works. I am a member of Desert Fire Oriental Dance Troupe of Fayetteville, Arkansas. I am president of the local chapter of Middle East Culture & Dance Association (MECDA).
Performance Highlights
2005 Shimmy in the Valley – Troupe Choreographer
2005 Fayetteville International Buddhist Culture Society – Troupe Routines
2005 Egyptian Nights – Entertainer – Soloist
1999-2004 Spring Fest, Fayetteville, AR – Troupe Routines
1999-2004 Autumn Fest, Fayetteville – Troupe Routines
2000-2004 Renaissance Fair – Soloist
2003-2004 First Night Fayetteville – Soloist
2003- 2004 Bikes, Blues, & BBQ – Soloist
2004 Professional Photographers of the Ozarks - Soloist
2004 Emilia’s Kitchen, Fayetteville – Soloist
2004 Pickle Fest - Soloist
2004 Show in Oklahoma City – Soloist
2004 Show in Tulsa – Troupe Routine
2004 Shimmyfest – Soloist
2003 Show in Springfield – Trio debuted choereography by me
2003 Show in Sedalia – Soloist
2003 Chicago Models & Photographers Expo - Soloist
2003 Orpheum Art Show - Soloist
2003 Show in Dallas – Troupe Routine
2002 Kansas City Models & Photographers Expo - Soloist
2001- 2002 Feather Fest – Troupe Routines
2001 Multi-Cultural Fair – Troupe Routines
2000 Arabian Nights soloist
1998 Arkansas Folk Festival – Troupe routines
Media Highlights
2003, 2005 – Interview & published photos for Hometown News Channel 40/29
2005 Interview & published in Northwest Arkansas Times
2003 Community Access Television - Interview & solo – aired live
2003, 2004 Live interview by Power 105.7 Radio
2001 Channel 40/29 interviewed & performed – raised money bellydancing for 9/11
Events - sponsor
2002-2005 Sponsor of annual Shimmyfest – Dancing Workshops
2004-2005 Evening of Enchantment – Annual fundraiser
2003 A night at the Acropolis – Fundraiser for the needy
Teaching Highlights
2004 – present - Teach ongoing belly dance lessons
2004 Taught 3 month belly dance short course at U of A
2000 Taught 6 week course to handicapped
Continuing Education/Training
2005 – Workshop with Shahnna of Arkansas
2004 Attended Cairo Carnivale festivites – Los Angeles, CA
2004 – present - Lessons with Beth Horton of Fayetteville, AR
2004 – Workshop with Nourhan Sharif of Ohio
2004 – Workshop with Zahra Zuhair of California
2004 – Workshop with Youkta of Arkansas
2004 – Workshop with Lilik of Oklahoma and Tatika of Texas
2003 – Workshop with Jasmin Jahal of Chicago
2003 – Workshop with Yousry Sharif of New York
2003 – Workshop with Karen Barbee of Texas
2002 – Workshop with Mahmoud Reda of Egypt
2002 – Workshop with Zahara of Arkansas
2001 – Workshop with Morocco & Tarik of Egypt/NY
2001 – 2004 Lessons with Teresa Holland of Fayetteville, AR
1998 – 2001 Lessons with Diana of Springdale, AR
Other: Drama practicum, Creative dramatics, Voice Lessons, Drawing and painting
Tel: 479-313-5933
Email: lenaregina@cox.net
Websites: www.shimmyfest.com & www.photosbylena.com