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Paria
Persian Performer, Instructor & Choreographer
Fitness Instructor
Helen began her belly dance journey in 2006 with Ilham Belly Dance Academy; she joined Divas of dance Professional Troupe directed by Aiza and performed at a myriad of venues. She has appeared on Televised programs such as "Despierta America" and "Sabado Gigante" on Univision as a dancer in Miami, Florida. In 2017 she became a member of the RAKettes an award-winning belly dance troupe directed by multi-Award-winning choreographer Yesenia Lauzique. She also was an instructor Florida International University reaction in Miami.
She has continued study with well-known international Middle Eastern Dance Artists, such as Saida Helou, Portia Lange, Anna Borisova, Ozgen Ozgec, Tito Seif, Jillina, Jihan Jamal, Alla Vatc, and many more.
In 2020 Helen founded BellyPop an online belly dance wellness community; and became an author of the instructional book "Belly Dance Business 101." She received a recognition by Oasis Belly Dance of the month in August 2020.
It is Helen goal to teach the beautiful authentic art of expression through Raqs Sharqi. Belly dance has allowed her to express herself authentically, as well as maintain emotional & physical wellness.