Private Lessons and Coaching

NOTE: Afra does not teach at Beginner Level or offer weekly classes. There are a wide range of excellent teachers across the Southwest who offer weekly classes in a variety of styles and levels - Afra can often put you in contact with a teacher in your area. You can find details of some of the teachers here and also here.

Due to overseas work commitments Afra is unavailable for private classes during January and February 2008. May and June are now full - if you wish to book a one-off or series of sessions please email afra@afraalkahira.com

Read some of the things people have said about Afra's teaching and performing here

Afra al Kahira has over 25 year's experience as a teacher and coach.She is a qualified Adult Educator and students who train with her privately get the benefit of one-to-one coaching with an international teacher and performer whose aim is to help you realize your full potential as a dancer.

Why take a private lesson? One-to-one sessions give you the opportunity to focus on those areas you want to work on most. They offer the chance to explore particular areas of the dance at a more intense level that isn't available even in smaller workshops. Before the lesson takes place Afra will ask you to think carefully about what you want to work on and together you will set achievable goals to reach at the end of the session or sessions.

You can also book Afra to teach 'mini workshops' and master classes. These are private lessons for a group of up to 8 students - special rates available.

Can't make it to Devon? If Afra is teaching or performing in an area closer to your home it may be possible to arrange a private session or master class as part of her trip. Email her to discuss your requirements.

Topics that are particularly popular include:
(note - this is just a sample you can tailor all sessions to your own needs)

Working with a particular prop - Afra is the country's expert on dancing with wings. She also has a reputation for excellence in dancing with singe/double sword, fan(s), a variety of other props and various different veil styles.

Performance and presentation techniques - take advantage of Afra's 29 years in the business! Develop your skills for performing in a wide variety of environments. Learn more about developing your on-stage persona, using things like basic acting skills and imagery techniques. Improve your spatial awareness in conjunction with Afra's own stage dynamic tool the Afra Compass ©..

Work on a particular dance style - Afra is an accomplished performer in a wide range of styles but she is particularly known for her own personal interpretation of modern Cairo style, gypsy fantasy fusion and the dramatic cutting edge world of experimental dance, along of course with all the fun she has with props!

Work on a specific area of technique - improve your general dance skills by focusing on utilizing your arms more, improve your traveling/transition/improvisation skills. Make better use of your movement vocabulary, or learn how to create new combinations and your own choreography.

Polish a particular number for a special performance - you already have the work in progress but you want to polish and tidy it up ready for that big performance opportunity.

Troupes and small group coaching - Afra will help you with everything from group dynamics to presentation skills and polishing up your repertoire.

What if I want to do more than one lesson? Sometimes it is not possible to achieve everything in a one-off session and you will need further work to achieve your goal. In which case a series of sessions can be planned and a discounted payment is arranged. Some dancers take on-going privates with Afra throughout the year building on work they do on their own and their study with other teachers. 4 or more sessions attract a 15% discount if paid for in one block.

Advanced Students:
One-to-One Sessions are £45.00 for 1.5 hours