Bellydancing for fitness, fun and fabulousness!
Weekly classes, private tuition and more in
Maidenhead, Twyford, Woodley and Windsor, Berkshire and online
Reach for the stars and follow your bellydance dreams!
Treat yourself to precious me-time with Rachel and explore bespoke bellydance solutions to your challenges, get creative and up your game. Find out more >>
Rachel will welcome just 1 exclusive trainee each term - are you ready to take your bellydance knowledge and experience in a new direction and discover hidden talents? Perfect if you're set on teaching or just want to give it a twirl! Find out more >>
“Going Pro”
By arrangement
Professional Development for Bellydance Performers taking their first steps or looking to elevate, evolve and further their success. Find out more >>
Bellydance Business School
By arrangement
For Teachers and Performers - your essential guide and the A-Z of working in a professional bellydance role. Find out more >>
“Our enthusiastic friendly students with Rachel (top row) and our sparkling team of RBSB teachers: Julie, Rachel and Ellen, here with our alumni Sandy, who can’t wait to help you shimmy and shine!”
Mondays – Windsor & Online
Emeralds of the Orient – Open Level – Online – Mondays 8pm
Latin bellydance fusion – add sassy, sultry Latin style to your bellydance without the tricky footwork!
Level - Open Level - Improvers, Intermediates and Advanced. You have completed a beginner course with us or another teacher, or have 3-6 months minimum experience.
Course dates - Mondays - 11 Jan to 29 Mar 2021 inclusively (11-week course) excluding 15 Feb for half-term break.
Time - 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue - online in the comfort of your own home.
Price - Full term £83.50 (11 weeks). Half-term enrolments available upon request. £7.50 for a trial lesson. To secure your place please pay fees on or before the first class of term. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student’s circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.
We recommend you wear clothes that are comfortable to exercise in; you don't have to show your tummy. You might also like to wear a scarf around your hips to help you enjoy the dance moves.
Bonus gift - all students will receive our dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
Access - Plenty of free on-site parking; close to town centre, bus stops and Windsor and Eton Central train station. Please contact Rachel for entry access code & parking instructions.
Price - £91 for 11-weeks live or £83.50 online. £8 for trial lesson. Half-term sign ups available upon request.
Bonus gift - all students will receive our dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
What to wear and Terms & Conditions – by enrolling for this class you confirm that you have read and understood the information on what to wear and accept the terms and conditions of participating.
Jewels of the Orient - Intermediate & Advanced – Maidenhead & online– Tuesdays 8pm
Ebb and flow, contract and release - techniques for upskilling and advancing your dancing to the MAX!
Focusing on dance concept techniques, what, how, and when to apply, with some rhythms and a mini choreography thrown in!
Level - Intermediates and Advanced - You have completed a beginner and improver course with us or another teacher; you have at least 2 years’ solid bellydance experience or have undertaken intensive study
Course dates - Course dates - Tuesdays - 12 Jan to 30 Mar 2021 inclusively (11-week course) excluding 16 Feb for half-term break.
Bonus gift - all students will receive our dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
What to wear and Terms & Conditions – by enrolling for this class you confirm that you have read and understood the information on what to wear and accept the terms and conditions of participating.
Sapphires of the Orient – Improvers & Intermediates – online – Tuesdays 8.00pm
Bellydance Poptastic Fitness with a Twist
Level - Improvers & Intermediates - you are have at least 3 month’s experience & beyond
Course dates - Tuesdays –12 Jan to 30 Mar 2021 inclusively (11-week course) excluding 16 Feb for half-term break.
Time - 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue - Online
Price - Full term £83.50 (11 weeks). Half-term enrolments available, upon request. To secure your place please pay fees on or before the first class of term. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student’s circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.
Crystals of the Orient – Beginners – online – Tuesdays 7.00pm
Learn how to bellydance for fitness, fun and fabulousness!
Level - Beginners – you’re new to bellydance or have completed our Beginners part 1 course
Course dates - Tuesdays –23 Feb to 30 March 2021 inclusively (6-week course)
Time - 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue - Online
Price - £48.00 for 6 weeks. A trial lesson is £7.50. To secure your place please pay fees on or before the first class of term. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student’s circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.
We recommend you wear clothes that are comfortable to exercise in; you don't have to show your tummy. You might also like to wear a scarf around your hips to help you enjoy the dance moves.
Bonus gift - all students will receive our dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
Angels of the Orient - Advanced – Woodley – Wednesdays 7.30pm
Enrolment by invitation only. Please contact Rachel to express your interest.
Veil technique & choreography to Paul Dinletir’s “Immortal Love”
Level - Advanced – you have at least 3 years’ solid bellydance experience or have undertaken intensive study
Course dates - Wednesdays – 16 Sep to 09 Dec 2020 inclusively (12-week course) excluding 28 Oct for half-term break
Time - 7.30pm to 8.25pm
Venue – Vibez Dance Studio – Mirrored Studio 4, First Floor, 81-87 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3JP.
Access - Parking free after 6pm - Lytham Road (East) Car Park - that is the nearest car park adjacent to the studio entrance - Lytham Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 3JH. There are other free car parks within walking distance in the Woodley precinct and nearby bus stops.
Price - £91 for 11 weeks. £8 for trial lesson. Half-term sign-ups available upon request.
Bonus gift - all students will receive our dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
What to wear and Terms & Conditions – by enrolling for this class you confirm that you have read and understood the information on what to wear and accept the terms and conditions of participating.
Genies of the Orient – Woodley - Wednesdays 8.35pm - intermediate and advanced
Enrolment by invitation only. Please contact Rachel to express your interest.
Gypsy Skirt Fantasy Fusion
Level - Intermediates and Advanced – You have completed a beginner and improver course with us or another teacher; you have at least 2 years’ solid bellydance experience or have undertaken intensive study
Course dates - Wednesdays – 13 Jan to 31 Mar 2021 inclusively (11-week course) excluding 17 Feb for half-term break.
Time - 8.35pm to 9.30pm
Venue – Vibez Dance Studio – Mirrored Studio 4, First Floor, 81-87 Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3JP.
Access - Parking free after 6pm - Lytham Road (East) Car Park - that is the nearest car park adjacent to the studio entrance - Lytham Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 3JH. There are other free car parks within walking distance in the Woodley precinct and nearby bus stops.
Price - £91 for 11 weeks. £8 for trial lesson. Half-term sign-ups available upon request.
Please bring your own gypsy skirt - 20-30 yard skirts recommended
Bonus gift - everyone enrolled will receive our student dance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development. FREE online Bellytastic workout with Rachel for all our Summer Term Students – Fridays 7.30pm to 8.00pm.
What to wear and Terms & Conditions – by enrolling for this class you confirm that you have read and understood the information on what to wear and accept the terms and conditions of participating.
Pearls of the Orient – open level – online – Wednesdays 8.00pm
How to make a choreography more exciting by using different styles and props - you'll dance to the famous theatrical song: "Pharaonic Odyssey" using fan veils and veil for 1 min each. You'll need to have your own pair of fan veils and a veil, as well as sufficient room at home to enjoy them. If your space is limited, then you could use regular fans or even an invisible veil! Watch Elodie dance with fan veils from the 2 mins mark here.
Level – Open Level for improvers, intermediates and advanced
Course dates - Wednesdays – 24 Feb to 31 Mar 2021 inclusively (6-week course)
Time - 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue - Online.
Price - £48.00 for 6 weeks. £7.50 for trial lesson. To secure your place please pay fees on or before the first class of term. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student’s circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.
Teacher –Elodie - meet her in our exclusive interview here.
We recommend you wear clothes that are comfortable to exercise in; you don't have to show your tummy. You might also like to wear a scarf around your hips to help you enjoy the dance moves.
Bonus gift - all students will receive a bellydance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
Jasmines of the Orient – open level – online – Thursdays 8.30pm
Delicious Drills, Technical Thrills & Goddess Games
Level - open level: improvers, intermediates and advanced
Course dates - Thursdays 25 Feb to 1 Apr 2021 inclusively (6-week course)
Time - 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue - Online - bellydance in the comfort of your own home.
Price - £48.00 for 6 weeks. £7.50 for trial lesson. To secure your place please pay fees on or before the first class of term. Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student’s circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes.
Teacher - Elodie - meet her in our exclusive interview here.
We recommend you wear clothes that are comfortable to exercise in; you don't have to show your tummy. You might also like to wear a scarf around your hips to help you enjoy the dance moves.
Bonus gift - all students will receive a bellydance toolkit to support your practice and bellydance development.
Trial lesson (valid for all online or live group bellydance classes only; cannot be used for private lessons, professional development or workshops)
By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you confirm you are safe, healthy and fit to dance. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes. By registering you will automatically be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, from which you may unsubscribe or manage your preferences anytime.
Private Lessons and Workshops – now online – save £10 on every lesson or bundle purchased
Do you want exclusive bellydancing lessons streamed directly to you online or 1:1 live in a mirrored cosy dance studio?
Do you want to achieve remarkable bellydance results in record time?
Looking for solutions to your bellydance challenges?
Do you want bespoke bellydance lessons, courses and learning opportunities following a careful needs-analysis?
Are you an individual or small group looking for specialist attention from an experienced teacher and professional performer who wants to skyrocket you to the next level and beyond?
Would you like to choose the content of every bellydance class, so you learn precisely what interests and motivates you every time and at your own pace?
Private tuition for complete beginners to advanced students is offered by Rachel covering a broad range of Egyptian bellydance styles, music and technique. From dancing with props and writing your own dances to learning choreography and perfecting your poise, Rachel will be delighted to support you with one-to-one coaching or group workshops. Students come away from each lesson with their own essential toolkit to support their on-going independent study. This is your irresistible learning opportunity and we can't wait to create an enticing learning programme to celebrate your individual requirements.
Proptastic! Rachel will be delighted to boost your bellydancing skills with melayya leff, stick/cane, veil and double veil, isis wings, fan veils and finger cymbals
Stage Make-up and Performance Costuming
Cultivating your individual stage presence and building confidence
Bellydance Teacher Training, Rachel Bennett Bellydance Business School and "Going Pro"; Professional Development for Bellydance Performers & Teachers
Rachel welcomes you for tuition at select weekday and weekend dates.
1 and a half hours tuition - £60.00 or £50.00 online
2 hours tuition - £80.00 or £70.00 online. This package may be split into two lessons of one hour each, if required.
6 hours tuition - £225.00 or £165.00 online - This may be split into increments of 1, 1 and a half or 2 hours tuition segments, as required, and must be enjoyed within 8 months of purchase.
10 hours tuition - £350.00 or £250.00 online. The 10 hours may be split into increments of 1 to 2 hours tuition segments, as required, and must be enjoyed within 12 months of purchase.
Packages must be purchased in full, in advance of your tuition slot and used by the relevant deadline, as detailed above. Classes cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are non-refundable and non-transferrable, regardless of student circumstances e.g. holiday, pregnancy or illness, and weather conditions. Please kindly note packages may not be paid in partial payments. Additional students may be added to tuition packages with prices upon request. By registering you participate at your own risk taking full responsibility for your health and safety. By registering you confirm you are safe, healthy and fit to dance. By registering you consent for all photos and videos taken of you in activities relating to the Rachel Bennett School of Bellydance to be used in all publicity purposes. By registering you will automatically be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, from which you may unsubscribe or manage your preferences anytime.
To book your private lesson/ workshop and discuss your bespoke learning plan and other topics of interest, please email:
Bellydance Teacher Training, Rachel Bennett Bellydance Business School and "Going Pro"; Professional Development for Bellydance Performers & Teachers
Bellydance Teachers
Do you want to be a fabulous bellydance teacher whose lessons are utterly irresistible?
Interested in top teaching techniques to inspire your students so they become your loyal raving fans?
Setting up your own bellydance school? Want to learn how? Not sure where to start?
Need appealing strategies that really work to strengthen your dance school business?
Rachel develops bellydancers to prepare them for teaching and establishing their own dance school. Click here for inspiring testimonials.
To discuss your professional development plan in detail, please email:
Professional Bellydance Performers
Ready to take on your first professional performance engagement?
Want the secrets for success when performing at restaurants, weddings and parties?
Would you like to position yourself as a priority choice in bellydance entertainment?
Rachel develops bellydancers to prepare them for every aspect of professional performance work. Click here for inspiring testimonials.
To discuss your professional development plan in detail, please email:
How Rachel Can Help You
Rachel is a fully qualified teacher with over 15 years' experience instructing adults, teens and children. She has taught and performed extensively in the UK and abroad as a professional bellydancer since 2008, undertaking TV work, restaurant residencies, corporate events, parties, weddings and theatre shows.
Rachel will be delighted to support you with one-to-one training sessions as part of a professional teaching, bellydance business school or professional performer development programme. She will:
Mentor you with her A-Z guide on how to set up and run your bellydance school.
Teach you how to effectively plan & deliver dynamic bellydance lessons in her teacher training course.
Guide and prepare you to attain and enjoy pro-performance engagements where it's your turn to sparkle and shine.
Rachel welcomes you for teacher training, bellydance business school and professional performer development on select dates.
Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice are non-refundable regardless of student circumstances.
