Bellydance Ireland

Valerie Larkin

Valerie Larkin

I am an international bellydancer based in Dublin, Ireland.

I am the founder and artistic director of Bellydance Ireland. I specialise in authentic Bellydance from many different countries – Egypt (Baladi, Saidi and stick, Classical and Veil, cymbals), Turkey, the Gulf, Greece, Brazil, Morocco and Tunisia (folk). I also perform some Persian dance, Flamenco and Sevilliana.

I have performed in Egypt, Brazil, Turkey and Greece, as well as in Ireland and the United Kingdom. I have appeared on many prime-time television programmes and have given interviews on many national and local radio shows. I have been featured in a number of magazines and newspapers.

Bellydance Ireland offers a high standard of performance and tuition. I am a qualified dance teacher and am a member of Association of Professional Dancers in Ireland (A.P.D.I), as well as being a full member of Irish Actors Equity. I have some knowledge of the French and Arabic languages.

I am available to perform at events, whether they are corporate, festivals, exhibitions, parties (including children’s) birthdays – in Ireland and abroad.