Helia's Belly Dance

Feb 24th, 2022

If you are reading this, then perhaps you are considering taking belly dance lessons with Helia. I would highly recommend that you give it a try. Ive been taking belly dance lessons for over 3 months now. I am really enjoying it for a number of reasons. I am gaining flexibility, strength, and balance. In addition, Im using all parts of my brain like never before. Ive never taken formal dance classes, so my coordination isnt great, but that too is improving. Helia is an articulate, passionate teacher who is very patient. She is very skilled at explaining the positions and movements in her choreography. As a recently retired elementary school teacher, I understand the importance of explicit instructions, and Helia describes and shows precisely what the desired outcome should look and feel like. The class begins with a warm-up that feels wonderful. Then shell focus on a couple of the movements. Next she puts those together to form a dance. The hour flies by, and we finish with a cool down. Although all the dancers are at their own individual level, we can still dance in synchrony which is very unifying. Ive been practicing yoga in studios for over 10 years now, but this seems different to me in that even though they both tone your body and mind, belly dancing has a playful, sensual component not found in yoga. There is no obligation to ever perform. This can just be your form of self-care. We are all aging, and parts of our body and mind become locked, but belly dancing is like physical and cognitive therapy. It lubricates the joints and muscles and opens the mind to new possibilities. Youve got nothing to lose but your inhibition!
Jul 25th, 2021

Jun 15th, 2020

When I first moved to the Treasure Coast back in 2014, I wanted to find something to do to just for me. I had a little experience with belly dance in my home state through a few classes here and there, so I thought, why not pick it up again? I found Helia's ad and went to my first class. I love her teaching style, it is very expressive and definitely makes you understand not just the name of the move, but the feeling you are conveying with it. If you are looking for a peaceful learning environment with no pressure to perform until YOU want to, then look no further. Helia truly is a shining light!
Dec 31st, 2019

Helia's classes are so much fun! I love that the ages of the students are from 20's to 80's!! Bellydance really is for everyone. I always leave her class in a better mood than when I arrived.
Nov 14th, 2019