Welcome to Helen Ainslie Bellydance
Here you will find information about bellydance classes and courses for beginners to advanced levels. Based in Reading and Thatcham, The Helen Ainslie School of Bellydance is well established, fast growing
and equipped to accommodate students of all levels and abilities.
New! Free taster classes for new beginners on selected dates in 2012!
New! Zumba class in Thatcham!
Helen's 'Desert Diamonds' bellydance troupe perform at shows, parties and events throughout Berkshire. For more information, including on how to book them for your event, click here.
Since turning professional in 2005, Helen Ainslie has built a reputation as one of the finest bellydance performers and teachers in the UK. After rigorously studying Middle Eastern rhythm music and dance for several years with the world renowned Hossam and Serena Ramzy, Helen is now one of only a handful of graduates from the Drumzy School of Egyptian Music Dance. Helen is also a member of the Ramzy Dance Company and has performed with the Ramzy Egyptian orchestra as a principal dancer since 2006. Holding a Diploma in Bellydance from the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), Helen teaches workshops on all elements of bellydance and has also lectured for the IDTA.
Helen performs regularly at professional bellydance showcases and has been the Star dancer for London's longest running professional bellydance show, Planet Egypt (2006), and held the artist residency at Bellyworld's Silk Route for January and February 2010.
