Lilla Varese

	My Background
	I have been dancing since the age of five, but fell in love with belly dance in 1992. I have always loved the music and rhythms of the Middle East. Once I began learning the dance, I became so immersed in it, what started as a hobby ended up as my vocation. I love the expressiveness, intricacy, fluidity and power of belly dance, and the fact that a belly dancer is never “finished” learning – there are always deeper layers to aspire to, and it is a dance form that can be enjoyed for many years. I have been performing professionally since 1994. I have danced regularly in many restaurants, and was the head dancer at Caspian in Irvine for several years. I have done many stage performances, belonged to two award winning dance companies, and presented my own dance company in two prestigious IAMED productions, which are internationally available on DVD. I also appear as a soloist on the IAMED DVDs “Belly Dance Rocks”, and “Belly Dance Sensations”.
Dance Classes	Video
I teach what is known as modern or classical Egyptian style belly dance, which is an elegant, fluid style of belly dance, while at the same time dynamic and exciting. I teach all levels, from beginning level to advanced and performance level classes. My group classes run in 6-week sessions throughout the year.
	Contact
	My classes are currently held at Tiffany’s Dance in Eastside Costa Mesa. All info about my classes can be found on my website at www.lilladance.com.