Lara
graduated from Adelphi University with a BFA in
Dance. She began her teaching career by age 15 in
Tap, Jazz, break dancing and Ballet. At age 16
she performed with an adult dance troupe at clubs,
parties and charity events and traveled the US
and Canada to judge youth dance competitions.
Lara has also taught Modern and Ballet for many
years before stumbling upon Ballroom Dancing.
She went through extensive studying in Ballroom
and Latin styles, and in 1996 she began teaching
and professionally competing in both American and
International Ballroom and Latin Styles placing
in the top five nationally with her partner. In
2002, Lara began competing in both Swing and
Salsa and placed in the top three in nationally
and opened her own dance studio a year later.
Currently, Lara and her
partner Keith Stremmel have been traveling across
the US competing in West Coast Swing. They
have won a numerous National Titles in the
Classic Rising Star division and came in the top
15 in the US Open Swing Dance Championships.
January of 2009, Lara and Keith moved up to the
Open Classic division and are continuing their
journey of competing all over the United States
making a name for themselves.
Lara teaches Salsa,
Swing, Ballroom, Latin and Country. She works
with many couples not only learning for fun but also
those getting ready for their Wedding, Special Event,
Ball, or Company Party. Lara also performs demos
and gives lessons at special events, clubs and parties.
Big
band music the style of jazz from the 1930's and
1940's is GREAT music to have at your Shenandoah
Valley Wedding or Event. With the renewed
interest in swing music and big band music which
is fueled by a resurgence in swing dancing, with
such dances as the Jitter Bug and the Lindy Hop
your party or event comes alive.
Thinking of using a Big
Band in The Shenandoah Valley, Virginia and the
Washington DC Metro area? Send us an email with
the details of your event and with will have one
of our Big Band leaders give you a call.
