About Helen

Helen has studied belly dance for several years with teachers in Iowa (including Maleeha of Kahraman Dance Studio) and South Florida (including Dawn Mose). She has also completed workshops with Cassandra, Morocco, and others. Helen is NETA-certified in group exercise and also teaches kickboxing, abs, and aerobics classes. She has taught in the Cedar Valley for five years, and currently teaches in at the University of Northern Iowa Wellness and Recreation Center, the Waterloo YWCA, and the Cedar Falls Recreation Center.

Helen and her troupe, Prairie Rose, have performed at various community events, including A Night at the Oasis sponsored by University Book and Supply, UNI International Education week, People’s Clinic Anniversary Event, Bright Moves events, Hahnfest, and various health fairs. If you are interested in having them perform at your event, contact Helen at harton@uni.edu or 319-290-7262. They also sponsor a workshop and show every April.