Private & Semi Private Dance Classes
If you’re interested in a more personalized dance journey or if the scheduled classes don’t fit your calendar, I offer private and semi-private sessions for 1-3 ladies at my home studio. These classes are 45 minutes long and can be tailored to your specific interests and learning goals.
My home studio is nestled in the renovated corner of the old granary at my home. It’s a cozy and inspiring space, perfect for an intimate and focused dance experience.
The renovation was a learning experience for me, as my carpenter husband and I did all the work!!
Meet Your Instructor
Kahina
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Kahina is a professional Middle Eastern dancer who finds immense joy in sharing her passion for dance through teaching and performance. She firmly believes in the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing power of dance.
Kahina embarked on her dance journey with her first Middle Eastern Dance class at the Appleton YMCA. Though the start was challenging, her love for the music and the movement of the dance has kept her dancing for over 20 years.
Throughout these years, Kahina has performed at various events, ranging from intimate bridal parties and ladies’ club meetings to fundraisers, summer festivals, weddings and stage shows with live music. Her performances have graced a multitude of settings captivating audiences with her skill and grace.
In addition to her performances, Kahina has had the privilege of speaking and giving demonstrations at various local libraries and schools. These sessions help educate the public about the dance and the rich culture from which it originates.
Kahina is well-versed in classical Egyptian, Baladi and American cabaret style dance. Her studies also include the folk dances of North Africa and the Gulf, as well as Turkish, Tunisian, and Shaabi styles. Her favorite dance accompaniments are the zils and veil. While getting her degree in Environmental Studies at UW Oshkosh, she also took studied Arabic language and culture. She has achieved Level 1 & 2 certification from Jasmin Jahal School of Dance in Chicago IL.
From 1997 to 2006, Kahina participated in the Appleton troupe and was fortunate to teach a the Appleton YMCA from 2004 until 2012 when the Middle Eastern dance program was retired.
When she is not dancing Kahina can often be found tending to one of her many gardens. Reading or deepening her knowledge of Middle Eastern dance and its cultural significance.
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