BIOGRAPHY
Rachael Redfern is an internationally acclaimed fusion bellydancer and the producer of London Fusion Fest in the UK. Her distinctive dance stylisation infuses glamorous dark vintage aesthetics with strong musicality, powerful expression and smooth, precise technique. Highly regarded as one of the best teachers within the style today, she brings a big dose of charisma with her whether on stage or heading a classroom.
Having dedicated herself to teaching full-time for around ten years, she has been invited to offer training in twenty countries to date including for many of the top fusion bellydance festivals such as the Fifth Dimension (IT), Tribal Festival (PL), Infusion Emporium (UK), Gothla (UK, FR & AU), World of Orient (GER), Caravanseray (AUT), Fusion Essence (HU) and more, often returning for further editions. Her taught choreographic work has been performed by dancers all around the world and she has coached many others towards finding their own unique dance expression and stage persona.
Passionate about bellydance since her early teens, she first studied Egyptian raqs sharqi and baladi before falling in love at first sight with fusion bellydance when Rachel Brice and the Indigo performed in her hometown in 2005. Since then, she has devoted herself to intensive training in this style including as scholarship award winner for both Zoe Jakes' Dancecraft and Rachel Brice's 8 Elements programmes. She has also taken Ashley Lopez’ Integrated Dance teacher training and the British Wheel of Yoga's 500 hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Outside of dance she enjoys collecting eighties records and vintage clothing while caring for her two sphynx cats, Vincent and Vivienne. She occasionally DJ's at London clubs such as Torture Garden and Slimelight. You can enjoy one of her vinyl sets here. She also used to play bass for the well-respected post-punk/darkwave band the Agnes Circle. When time allows, she loves to escape London to visit her family in rural Wales and Scotland.
- Photography by Sabua Gartig
Having dedicated herself to teaching full-time for around ten years, she has been invited to offer training in twenty countries to date including for many of the top fusion bellydance festivals such as the Fifth Dimension (IT), Tribal Festival (PL), Infusion Emporium (UK), Gothla (UK, FR & AU), World of Orient (GER), Caravanseray (AUT), Fusion Essence (HU) and more, often returning for further editions. Her taught choreographic work has been performed by dancers all around the world and she has coached many others towards finding their own unique dance expression and stage persona.
Passionate about bellydance since her early teens, she first studied Egyptian raqs sharqi and baladi before falling in love at first sight with fusion bellydance when Rachel Brice and the Indigo performed in her hometown in 2005. Since then, she has devoted herself to intensive training in this style including as scholarship award winner for both Zoe Jakes' Dancecraft and Rachel Brice's 8 Elements programmes. She has also taken Ashley Lopez’ Integrated Dance teacher training and the British Wheel of Yoga's 500 hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Outside of dance she enjoys collecting eighties records and vintage clothing while caring for her two sphynx cats, Vincent and Vivienne. She occasionally DJ's at London clubs such as Torture Garden and Slimelight. You can enjoy one of her vinyl sets here. She also used to play bass for the well-respected post-punk/darkwave band the Agnes Circle. When time allows, she loves to escape London to visit her family in rural Wales and Scotland.
- Photography by Sabua Gartig