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• 2006 Emerald Rain Sirens (duet) 1st place winner with Faith LaFave
• 2006 Emerald Rain Tribal/Gypsy 3rd place winner
• 2007 Emerald Rain Sirens (duet) 1st place winner with Lisa (Mirror Image)
• Member of Mirror Image Bellydancing Twins (2000-present)
• Former Manager and member of Hipsteria Bellydance Troupe (2005-2008)
• Former member of Duet Bastet (2004-2008)
• Former Member of Middle Eastern Dance Association (MEDA) & Vancouver Island Librarian

Lara Wadelius Kirkpatrick

Performances / Classes & Workshops

Beginner Bellydance Student Manual

Lara is an award-winning bellydancer who performed for almost 10 years on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on her own, with Mirror Image Bellydancing Twins, and with Hipsteria Bellydance Troupe. In addition to teacher-training for dance, Lara is currently working on her fitness certification.

In September 2008, Lara returned home to Nova Scotia and is now dancing and teaching in the Halifax/Dartmouth area.

Lara will soon resume teaching regular Bellydance and Bellyfit® classes. She has been teaching bellydance classes and workshops since 2003 and Bellyfit® since late 2007.

Bellyfit® is a fitness class that uses foundation moves inspired by bellydance and other cultural dances as well as Pilates- and yoga-inspired movements for a fun, stress-relieving workout. For more information, click here to check out the official website.

For information and links to buy Lara's book, Beginner Bellydance Student Manual, click here or click "stuff" in the menu above. For information on the BBSM book launch party, visit Darling Promotions.

Performances

This is a list of public performances only. If you would like to book Lara for a private party, wedding, etc., please email or call (902.440.5951).

NOTE: If you're planning to go to a restaurant to see one of the dancers, please make a reservation (links and/or contact information for the restaurants where Lara is dancing will be below).

July

• Saturday, 10 July 2010, 9pm-10pm: Arabian Night at Bitar's Restaurant, 689 Highway 2 Elmsdale, NS, 883.7475

August

• Saturday, 21 August 2010, 9pm-10:30pm: Arabian Night at Bitar's Restaurant, 689 Highway 2 Elmsdale, NS, 883.7475

Classes

All class levels offer performance opportunities for interested students. Students who would like to begin at Level 2 or above may be asked to demonstrate their skills first.

• Fall 2010
  • Bellyfit: Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm at Dartmouth Sportsplex, Wyse Road, Dartmouth NS
  • Beginner Bellydance: Tuesday evenings, 6-7pm at North Woodside Community Centre, Pleasant Street, Dartmouth NS

• Bellyfit®: This is a fitness class that uses bellydance, Bollywood, and other dance fusion elements for an empowering, energetic workout. Wear runners, bring a yoga mat and water.
• Intro to Bellydance: This is an introductory class for those who want to see what bellydance is all about. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to giggle and jiggle the night away! Class day/time TBA.
• Beginner Bellydance Level 1: This is a class for students who want to learn bellydance basics. Class day/time TBA.
• Beginner Bellydance Level 2: In this class, we'll build on the basics and start polishing the foundation moves. Dancing with zills is also introduced (please talk to instructor before purchasing zills). Prerequisite: Lara's Level 1 class or equivalent. Class day/time TBA.
• Intermediate Bellydance Level 3: Level 3 students work on adding more advanced techniques to their repertoire and layering moves. More props are introduced. Prerequisite: Lara's Level 2 class or equivalent. Class day/time TBA.
• Student Troupe: Student troupe members work on choreography and performance skills appropriate to their class level. Prerequisite: A commitment to weekly practice/class. Please speak to Lara at class for more information