Certifications:

Bellyfit Instructor Initiation and Training
Red Cross Standard First Aid
BCRPA Fitness Theory
BCRPA Groupe Fitness
BCRPA Yoga Instructor Training
Suhaila Salimpour level 2 certification

Biography

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, Zoe Jakes, Heather Stants, Unmata, Moria Chappell, Samantha Hasthorpe, Carolena of Fat Chance Bellydance, Jillina, Alice Bracegirdle 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 2007 Martina became the founder and creative director Bellyfringe Bellydance which consists of classes, workshops proud sponsor and director of the Tribal Fusion Troupe, 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. Classes coming soon!!!!! Martina resides in the lovely community of Steveston with her two boys and husband Tony.

Professional Background:

Professional bellydance performer and tribal fusion dance artist.
Professional bellydance and tribal fusion instructor for the last 6 years.
Promoter of numerous quality bellydance productions in the Vancouver Region.
Host and Sponsor of guest artist and performers from around the world.
Creative director and founder of Bellyfringe Bellydance

Why Bellyfit:

Bellyfit is great and amazing fitness lifestyle option!! Its fun…safe and effective! pretty much your gonna have a smile on your face every time you walk out of that class room…and it really really promotes the mind body connection to a healthy and happy life!