Helena Tafuri

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Helena joined RIbt in October 2004; beginning her dance training at RI Ballet Arts Academy at the age of three. She has appeared in 1,2,3,Ect., Nutcracker Variations, The Liars of Salem, and will be Genevieve in Madeline.

Recently, Helena has participated in a master class with Brian Jones one of Rhode Island's best known tappers. Helena has performed in many Fantasy Works productions where she starred as Miss Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical . She was selected to represent her school in Bank RI's North Kingstown Idol. She also was chosen among other fifth graders in the United States to be included in the Anthology of Fifth Grade Poetry.

She is in the eighth grade at Wickford Middle School and is an Honors student. Helena has played in many piano recitals and plays the cello in the school orchestra. She was selected to sing a solo in All-state Chorus and participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival and has received medals. Her best ballet buddy is her big sister Celia and she loves playing with her pet bird Breezy.