Golden age cabaret
Rio Rhythm Show
Modern Cabaret
I’m a professional dancer and live entertainer based in Ithaca, NY, offering vibrant, elegant, and high-energy performances for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and special celebrations. My shows include Golden Age Cabaret (Roaring Twenties, flapper, tap dance & Moulin Rouge-inspired), Brazilian Samba, Hula, and themed costumed performances. Shows can be customized to your event and include audience interaction. I also create custom surprise wedding choreographies for couples and wedding parties.
1 review
Bianca F.
September 1, 2026Nina shined at a recent event we worked on with her. She engaged the crowd and opened eyes to a new level of entertainment in our area. She was fun, energetic, and wore a smile that was contagious! Highly recommend if you’re looking to liven up your gathering!
Hired as: Dancer, Tap Dancer
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, Russian
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
When you book me, you can expect a vibrant, engaging live dance experience filled with beautiful costumes, professional choreography, positive energy, and audience interaction. I offer several performance styles: Golden Age Cabaret featuring Charleston, tap dance, and Roaring Twenties glamour; Modern Red Cabaret inspired by the elegance and excitement of Moulin Rouge; Rio Rhythm Show featuring high-energy Brazilian samba, spectacular carnival costumes, and props; and Polynesian Dance Show featuring Hawaiian hula, Tahitian-inspired dance, tropical costumes, and joyful island vibes. I love connecting with guests and making the audience part of the experience through interaction, dance-along moments, and photo opportunities. Performances can be customized in length, style, and format to complement your event, from one featured show to several shorter sets throughout the celebration. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, holiday and New Year’s Eve celebrations, wineries, restaurants, festivals, private parties, and special occasions. My goal is simple: to bring energy, beauty, fun, and an unforgettable atmosphere to your event!
My name is Nina Lehey, and I am a professional dancer, actress, choreographer, and live entertainer originally from Russia. My dance journey began while studying acting at theater school in France, where I discovered tap dance and fell in love with it. Over the next ten years, I dedicated myself to tap and flamenco, performing, teaching, and creating choreography for shows, festivals, and special events in Russia.
After moving to the United States, I continued performing and teaching, including working with children in musical theater. Over the years, my passion has expanded beyond one dance style. I love immersing myself in dances from different cultures, exploring their music, movement, character, and traditions, and bringing that inspiration to the stage.
Today, my performances blend my theatrical background with cabaret, tap, Brazilian samba, and Polynesian-inspired dance. Through my Dance the World project, I continue exploring dance traditions from around the world and sharing the joy, energy, and beauty of movement with my audiences.
For me, dance is not only about performing—it is about connecting with people, creating an atmosphere, and inviting the audience to experience the joy of dance with me.
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