MARLIZA PONS Marliza Pons was born in Sidney, Mont., and passed away May 2, 2011, in Las Vegas, at Valley Hospital of an aortic aneurysm. She was She made Las Vegas her home for over 40 years. Marliza was an iconic figure in American Bellydance and helped to shape the face of Las Vegas with her many dance revues, bellydance conventions, concerts and school of dance. In 2002, with many health issues, she retired from a lifelong career as actress, dancer, teacher, choreographer and producer. She was a fabulous dancer with a striking stage presence, bringing glamour and sophistication to the stage