
Helena
Vlahos: Legendary Middle Eastern dance artist is in the Executive Panel
of Judges for the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition held every
February in Long Beach California www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com.
Helena’s protégé Katayna is the champion of the
Universal Category 2006. Look for more of Helena’s protégés
at the BDUC 2007.
Helena is well known for her “Nine Quarter Act and Dollar Bill Act”. She is in the Guinness Book of World Records for Unique Abdominal Dexterity.
Television Appearances: AM Los Angeles with Regis Philbin; The Merv Griffin Show; The Mike Douglas Show; That’s Incredible; Here's Richard (Richard Simmons); Regis Philbin Health Styles; Thicke of the Night; Spectacular World of Guinness Records; Dynasty; Enjoy Yourself Tonight Television Broadcasts Limited (Kowloon, Hong Kong); Totally Viral (UK).
Helena was featured as the “Diva of Dance” in the “Studio” A Quarterly Journal of Folk & International Music & Dance in January 2006.
Learn Cabaret Style Belly Dance, which will include blending slow movements
such as figure 8's, Ami-Ami, around the world, sways and rib cage isolations
into rich, varied portrayals where each move melts into the next, complimenting
a Chifte-teli or any other slow sinuous piece. Connecting fast steps,
such as basic Egyptian; advanced basic; hip bumps; 3 step; walks and
turns, with polished interludes and riveting accents. Arm and hand
movements to compliment your every move.
Manipulating the abdominals. Train your abs to do what you want them
to! You will learn the secret of first isolating and then contracting
the belly muscles, which will lead to belly rolls and flutters and
perhaps to flip coins and dollar bills.
Helena lives in Phoenix, AZ where she teaches at Phoenix’ best dance studios, Belly Dance Shoppe; Mystic Jewell Dance Studio; Cannedy Performing Arts Centre and some of the finest resorts. She also performs at the Bacchanal Greek Restaurant in Phoenix.
For more information on Helena Vlahos: www.helenavlahos.com