HELENA VLAHOS

The year was 1967 when the Stones stormed the top 40 airwaves with this wildly popular single. The elegantly spare composition has an evocative, haunting quality that can only be explained by the depth of feeling in the performance. Such words might just as accurately describe the great Raqs Sharqi dancer, Helena Vlahos. Given the time frame, it's entirely possible that Mick Jagger and company might have been inspired by seeing Helena in action. What in human experience conspires to produce such an individual? A precise answer is perhaps impossible, but by examining such a person's life experiences, we may find clues that will help guide us on our own paths. To those of you unfamiliar with Helena, read on for a wonderful, multi-faceted journey into the world of a living Belly Dance legend. For those of you who've had the pleasure of her acquaintance, here is an intimate portrait, sure to deepen your appreciation of her Art... From that fateful night on, Helena has never looked back...