Lara Victoria

A client can expect to see a bellydance performance that is customized to fit the context of her or his specific event. Bellydance performances may be upbeat and celebratory, sultry and slow, cheeky and sassy, instructional in nature, or a combination thereof. Length of time may vary from 5 to 20 minutes for a single set, up to 40 minutes total with a break in the middle for two sets. Number of costumes, dances and performances may vary. A performance may engage audience members to join in the dancing or not. This will all depend on your needs for your event.

A typical set runs about 20 minutes in length and consists of an entrance with zills, a slower veil or fan dance, a sword or cane dance, a drum solo, and a finale or exit piece.

A performance could consist of any of the following dances:
Egyptian style bellydance -- Mergence, taqsim, tarab, Baladi progression, drum solo, character dance, Saidi dance, Sha'abi dance, Shamadan (candleabra) dance.
American style bellydance -- Zills (finger cymbals), sword dance, veil dance (3 yard, 4 yard or multiple veils), floor dance.
Fusion bellydance -- Fan veil dance.

Mirabai is an engaging, soulful entertainer and a gifted belly dance artist who energizes her audiences! Her devotion to the dance, love of her audiences, and her exquisite artistry make her a beloved dancer, entertainer, choreographer and teacher throughout the Puget Sound.

She began her studies at the age of 3 with tap and ballet. In her teens, she discovered belly dance, and fell in love with its ability to fully embody, transmit and to elevate the feminine divine. Belly dance was just the gateway, though, which opened the door to broader studies of other contemporary and folkloric dances of the Arabic world. Since her first explorations, Mirabai has studied under many nationally and internationally acclaimed dance artists. She is honored to have studied with Mahmoud Reda, Randa Kamel, Mohamed Shahin, Amel Tafsout, Yousry Sharif, Amir Thaleb, Bozenka, Aziza, Leila of Cairo and Karim Nagi, to name just a few. Additionally, she has gained invaluable coaching from her collaborations with local dancers in Seattle and Las Vegas.

Mirabai is a multi-award-winning artist, who now teaches all levels of dance throughout the Puget Sound. She is available for private and special occasion group lessons. She is also available for workshops and special event performances. You can find her at festivals, competitions, and dance seminars throughout the country and in particular in the Northwest.

Technical details are fairly easy, consisting mainly of a dressing area, dance space and mode of playing music. These details usually get worked out fairly quickly.