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African Dance with Ayana F.

Oakland Gardens, New York

4.8
(8)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-65
Teaching since 1997
BA Dance

    Learn fun Afro beat dance with a teacher of 20+ experience

    We will be dancing to AFROBEAT music. So get some comfortable clothing and get ready to move your body! We will have a warm up with Afrobeat movement. I take my time teaching you the steps. You will leave my class feeling confident and exciting in your day!

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-3:30 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-3:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $130
    45 minutes
    $156
    60 minutes
    $170
    90 minutes
    $190

    About Ayana F.

    4.8
    (8)
    Hi, my name is Ayana. I have a BA in DANCE. I've been teaching dance for over 20 years. My specialty is HIP-HOP, AFRO DANCE, DANCEHALL and DANCE THERAPY!!! I have experience working with children for over 20 years. I am very empathic and compassionate. I enjoy helping my customers feel better about themselves. There is nothing better than seeing my customers feeling better with each step they take and feeling joy in their body movement. It's the best feeling in the world. I take my time breaking down the steps and I have a nice, friendly and humorous personality. My speciality is working with BEGINNERS. I enjoy working with students who never really danced before and they want to build their confidence.
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    8 Reviews
    gichelgichel
    Teacher's studio
    This choreographer is brilliant.Her methods are off the chain. Worthy of red carpet status. You won't be disappointed!
    Posted Aug 9, 2022
    Rashiem
    Teacher's studio
    Ayana’s dances classes are super fun, upbeat and easy to learn steps. I would definitely recommend anyone to join her classes. 💪🏿👌🏿👍🏿
    Posted Aug 2, 2022
    Shaunta Macklin-Benbow
    Teacher's studio
    Ayana is an excellent dance instructor! Her choreography is fun and easy to follow. Like she says in her bio, one of her specialties is dance therapy, which is so essential especially with the pandemic still being a factor. I've taken her dance hall classes so far and had a great time! I highly recommend Ayana's classes.
    Posted Aug 1, 2022
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    Experience

    Dance Specialist

    Jan, 2001 - Jun, 2001

    Shorefront YM After-School Program

    Developed lesson plans and implemented a dance show called CARNIVAL for children ages 5-14 years old .

    Paraprofessional

    Nov, 2010 - Sep, 2020

    Department of Education

    Performed dance on video for school song Danced in several school themes Assisted students with their school work

    Actvity Specialist

    Sep, 2008 - Aug, 2011

    New York Junior Tennis League

    Taught various forms of dance and created shows

    Dance Instructor

    Oct, 2003 - Jan, 2004

    Full of Energy Dance Studio

    Taught hip-hop with Jazz

    Dance Instructor

    Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2003

    Queens Dance Studio

    Choreographed a hip-hop show

    Education

    BA Dance

    Aug, 1999 - May, 2003

    CUNY Hunter College

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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