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Wings of Isis

Afra al Kahira is the UK's only expert on dancing with Wings of Isis. She was the first dancer in the UK to perform with them and is famous for her breathtaking double wings numbers.

Please note that at the moment Afra is only able to supply wings to the UK and mainland Europe.

If you are looking for an instructional DVD then I can highly recommend the one by Ayshe
Visit Ayshe's website at www.wingsofayshe.com

Looking for plastic sticks for your wings? Try visiting Clear Plastic Supplies on eBay.
They offer perspex rods at reasonable prices.

Watch a video of Afra performing with double wings - click here

The details of Afra's next Wings of Isis workshops can be found here

Wings of Isis have grown in popularity over the last year after many dancers in the UK saw the wonderful Bellydance Superstars show which features several numbers with wings.

UPDATE - September 2008

I am currently out of stock of pre-made wings and unlikely to be able to get new stock in before Celebrating Dance. So if you are looking to buy now or in the next few weeks I can strongly recommend the following two suppliers:

Maayan Aviram of Brighton Orient - www.brightonorient.com or email info@brightonorient.com

Michelle Pender of Whirling Dervish - www.whirling-dervish.co.uk or email michelle@whirling-dervish.co.uk

Both these vendors stock quality products and I am happy to recommend them. I am still able to take orders for custom made wings - more information below. Maayan and Michelle will both be trading at this year's Celebrating Dance.

Afra can provide 2 different types of wings for dancers -

Standard (please see update)

These come direct from Egypt and are available in a variety of colours in both organza and lame. They come as 55in half circles joined by an elasticized collar, with plastic poles and a carrying bag. See below for available colours. These take a lot less time to arrive, but you should allow for up to 28 days just in case of hold ups in customs. Price - £65.00 + £5.50 post and packing. Special prices for orders of two or more sets - ask for details. Afra also often offers special deals in conjunction with her popular Wings of Isis workshops - details with workshop listings.

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Made-to-measure

These wings can be ordered in tissue lamé or iridescent organza, and other similar materials. The lamé ones can be ordered in silver, yellow gold (like the ones in the photo below) or a darker more bronze-like gold. The organza wings come in a fabulous range of colours! The photos below are just a sample, but if you are looking for something in particular let me know and I will see if it can be sourced for you. My organza set are in a pale pastel lavender and iridescent white. Everyone has gold or silver - why not make yourself stand out with a coloured set made to match a special costume! Made-to-measure wings normally take about 4-6 weeks to make depending on how many outstanding orders my supplier has waiting. A non-returnable 50% deposit is required when you place your order, and then you can settle the balance when your wings arrive in the UK. These wings are made to suit your measurements. NOTE: Due to the nature of the shape of the wings, the neck-piece to floor measurement is a guide. As it is not always possible to get an exact match on hand-made wings. The wings are professionally heat-pleated to make the pleats crisp and durable.

£165.00 per single set plus post and packing.

Sadly due to rising costs with the Dollar/Sterling Rate being less attractive, I have had to raise the costs of custom made wings. Please note that these wings are of the very highest quality and will last you well beyond the life time of the standard type. I am using sets bought several years ago on a regular basis and they look almost new.

All the wings Afra sells are made to very high standards and designed to give the best results for look, feel and dancing with.

If you would like to learn more about dancing with this beautiful prop please contact Afra for further information about either a private lesson or a workshop. Email: afra@afraalkahira.com

Learn how to spread your wings and fly!

you can see more photos of Afra dancing with wings here & here