The following information is given out on the basis that it has not been verified by myself; and that I do not necessarily know the teachers personally or professionally and therefore can make no comment on their style, or their ability as a teacher.

Name :	Afra Al-Kahira
Address :	PO Box 72, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 1EY
Email :	[email protected]
Teaching location(s) :	Based in Devon; but also holds workshops and gives lectures at venues throughout the UK
Style(s) of dance taught :	Modern and classical Egyptian; Egyptian folk; Turkish (Folk & Cabaret); Props : finger cymbals, single/double veil; cane, sword, tambourine, shammodan.
Regular weekly classes :	No
Half-day workshops :	Yes
Full-day or weekend workshops :	Yes
Years experience of belly-dancing :	More than 15
Years experience of teaching :	More than 15
Website address :	http://p.webring.com/hub?ring=middleeasternda1
Comments :	Has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance for over 24 years, and has performed all over the world.  Also trains dancers to teach, offers distance learning & coaching by video and, as an ethnomusicologist and arabic speaker, gives advice to dancers on music.  Is a qualified make-up artist and gives regular workshops on performance make-up for dancers.  Is the organiser of "Celebrating Dance", an annual dance weekend event held in Devon.