Samira
Thousands of people agree that Samira puts the fire in bellydance. From exotic, intimate venues to sophisticated theater stages, she has lit a spark of passion in her audiences that keep them coming back for more. To have Samira in your star studded instructor lineup is to have a woman of strength, power, and grace bring you the beauty of bellydance & fire fusion in a uniquely fun and accessible way.
Dance Instruction
Samira is a Certified Group Fitness instructor, CPR/First Aid Certified, and carries dance instructor and fire performer insurance.
You can host Samira for a workshop, festival, weekend intensive, class series, or private/troupe coaching.
Choose from topics such as:
- Intro to Bellydance
- How to Choreograph
- How to Improvise
- Elevating Your Stage Presence
- Performing a Full American Cabaret Set: Entrances, Veil, Floorwork, Drum Solo
- Prop Focus: Finger Cymbals, Veil(s), Sword, Fan Veils, Isis Wings, Cane, Candles
- Style Focus: American Cabaret, Egyptian, Romani, or Fusion
- Fire Dancing & Safety - Choose from focuses on: Fire Sword, Palm Torches, or Fire Eating
In addition to education on how to dance with style and grace, Samira also offers deep dives into expanding history and cultural understanding.
Laci "Samira" Parr's professional resume and academic background (beyond dance) is available on her LinkedIn Profile.
Teaching Demo
Get a taste of Samira's approach to dance instruction with this quick demo of how to perform a Drop Kick.
Performance Highlights
- Cabaret Soirée at the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica, CA
- Opened for Bellydance Superstars Show 'Club Bellydance' at the Clifton Center in Louisville, KY
- A summer as the house dancer at Sharazad Hookah Lounge in Evansville, IN
- A season of pool shows plus Halloween and Fourth of July Shows at French Lick Resort
- 'Mardi Bras' at Casino Aztar
- 'Paws & Claws' Black and White Gala at Bally's Evansville
- Hard Truth Distillery Toasted Coconut Rum Luaus in Nashville, IN
- Habana Blues Miami Vibes event in Louisville, KY
- Greek Nights at Acropolis in Evansville, IN
- Krampus Block Party at Switchyard Brewery in Bloomington, IN
Teaching Highlights
- Instructor for five years at PlayThink Festival in Berea & Harrodsburg, KY
- Instructor at Kinetic Fire Festival in College Corner, OH
- Instructor for two years at the INBC Bazaar in Indianapolis, IN
Additional Highlights
- Vice President of the Indiana Bellydance Collective 2024-2026 Term
- Indiana Bellydance Collective Regional Ambassador for Southern Indiana
- Original Member of 'Goddess Unleashed' - Ansuya's Dance Troupe
Donna Carlton
Author of Looking For Little Egypt
Samira is a total professional as a performer. As a teacher, she is well prepared and organized. Most of all, she is patient, kind, and adept at helping students achieve.
Ansuya
International Superstar
Samira's dedication to her practice extends into all areas of the art of bellydance. From honing her skills in make-up, to costuming and set design, to multiple bellydance styles, she is boundless in her curiosity and eager to share her knowledge. With multiple certifications under her bellydance belt, she has a powerful and varied curriculum steeped in the added attributes of feminine empowerment, body positivity, cultural awareness, and embracement of diversity. From technique to emotional expression, her performances are sparkling. Further, her ability to guide a group effectively with the added flare of an inspiring teaching style makes Samira a not-to-be-missed instructor!
Let's Chat
Did you know that "Samira" literally translates to "the one with lively conversation"?
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