Carlena’s artistic journey started with dance, where the gift of movement allowed her to express all of the intensity her body carried from a chaotic upbringing.
As a professional, she had the honor of dancing for artists like Prince, Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys & many more.
Her desire for expression evolved, & it was time for the next chapter. She began training as an actress in Meisner Technique, Lucid Body Work & RASA Aesthetics, as well as comedy improv at the Groundlings, Second City & UCB. Her acting journey graciously landed her in shows like Another Life, The Twilight Zone, Charmed, The X-Files & iZombie, to name a few, as well as films like Babylon & The Prom.
Today, Carlena has fused her worlds as both an actress & professional dancer, working as a choreographer & movement director with musicians & bands, as well as music videos, commercials, films & television. She’s had the pleasure of working with artists like Poppy & DeathbyRomy, bands like Scarlet Opera, as well as brands like Pepsi, Wendy’s & Nutrilite.
Carlena prides herself in having a unique approach with this work, bending & reshaping the definitions of what it means to be a performer. In working with her, you will learn how to be a character in your own story, where the beauty of expression & movement are married in a unique, effortless unison.