The Helen Ainslie School of Bellydance is well established, fast growing and equipped to accommodate students of all levels and abilities.

The School offers students the chance to learn and master the basics of bellydance and then progress through improver and intermediate to advanced levels.

The School runs regular student 'showcases' with plenty of opportunity for students to perform in front of an audience of friends and family and also at other local community events.

Performing is up to the student and is in no way demanded.

Classes are held in Reading, Thatcham and Newbury in Berkshire.

All classes are held in mirrored, air-conditioned studios.

There is free parking at the venue.

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 soloist since 2006.

Helen performs regularly at professional bellydance showcases and has been the Star dancer for London's longest running professional bellydance show, Planet Egypt (2006).

Helen also held the artist residency at Bellyworld's Silk Route for January and February 2010.