Martina started dancing at a young age. She trained in ballet, jazz, tap and modern. However, her journey in dance happened upon bellydance seven years ago and she quickly discovered she had found her passion. Martina has been fortunate to have had lovely teachers guide her. She has trained with Rachel Brice, Sharon Kihara, Kami Liddle, Mardi Love, Zoe Jakes, Heather Stants , Unmata, Samantha Hasthorpe, Carolena of Fat Chance Bellydance, Jillina, and her current teacher Suhaila Salimpour. She is proud to say she is level 2 certified in the Suhaila Salimpour format and will be working towards her level 3 certification in 2010.
In 2004 Martina became the founder and creative director Bellyfringe Bellydance. Bellyfringe Bellydance consists of quality classes, workshops, and live stage productions. She is also the director of tribal fusion troupes Turquoise and Ginger Blue. Watch for Martina and Ginger Blue to be teaching at Tribal Fest 10 in 2010!
Recently Martina has had the pleasure of taking the Bellyfit® teacher training course and is very excited to share this exciting new fitness revolution with her community. Watch for classes coming to the community soon.
