UK class fees - Page 2

Eshta · 10-30-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Razia

Hi there,
I'm just jumping in on the end of this thread, but I was taking lessons with Shafeek a few months ago and he was charging 10 pounds an hour or 2 hours for 15 pounds. Money well spent, in my experiences

Razia!!! London's missing you darling!

Thank you for clarifying on Shafeek's classes. I do think his classes would definitely be value for money.

Caroline_afifi · 10-30-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Razia

Hi there,
I'm just jumping in on the end of this thread, but I was taking lessons with Shafeek a few months ago and he was charging 10 pounds an hour or 2 hours for 15 pounds. Money well spent, in my experiences

For me, it is not so much about whether people are worth it, the question is 'can they afford it?'

I am just glad that I no longer live in London.

Caroline_afifi · 10-30-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Eshta

£25?!?!?!

I'm gonna quit my day job and become rich with my own 'academy'!! And of course, with my own 'academy' will come the necessary add-ons:
- my own dance 'philosophy' (registered trademark)
- my own history of belly dance (descended from the womb of isis, celebrated at the high altars by virgin priestesses, add a dash of sultan seduction, and abdullah is your uncle)
- my own merchandise
- my own teaching programme ("in 4 weeks you two can be a certified dance instructor!")
- my own groupies
- how about a fan club?

khanjar · 10-30-2008, 11:29 AM

The class I attended was 6.50 per class and 5.00 for a taster class. Very reasonable I though and comparable with other classes I attend. My yoga class is also 6.50. On my low income paying something like 6.50 is low enough to afford, just about, but high enough to show commitment. What was 13 pounds a week for classes was relatively cheap compared to 6.40 for the travel to get to the classes.

These classes, two per week, yoga and dance kept me from vegging in front of the tv, or going down the pub.

But now, no yoga and no dance, the yoga has finished whilst the teacher is down in the antarctic studying penguins and the the dance class, well I can't find one.

Aniseteph · 10-30-2008, 08:07 PM

I pay £8 for an hour, do 9 classes get one free, and I think there's a discount for doing two classes. I think £10 an hour for classes with Shafeek is not unreasonable.

Khanjar makes a good point about the travel costs, it can be a significant add-on.

Razia · 11-01-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Caroline_afifi

For me, it is not so much about whether people are worth it, the question is 'can they afford it?'

I am just glad that I no longer live in London.

I hear you, it is something that I have to squeeze out of my budget sometimes, and I still have that American habit of converting pounds to dollars in my head when making decisions.
''Damn, $20.00 an hour for class is ridiculous!
''Oh wait, I'm in one of the most expensive cities in the world--never mind."

Razia · 11-01-2008, 08:36 AM

[QUOTE=Eshta;91525]£25?!?!?!

I'm gonna quit my day job and become rich with my own 'academy'!! And of course, with my own 'academy' will come the necessary add-ons:
- my own dance 'philosophy' (registered trademark)
- my own history of belly dance (descended from the womb of isis, celebrated at the high altars by virgin priestesses, add a dash of sultan seduction, and abdullah is your uncle)
- my own merchandise
- my own teaching programme ("in 4 weeks you two can be a certified dance instructor!")
- my own groupies
- how about a fan club?

Ha ha ha!!

Can I be a groupie?

jenc · 11-01-2008, 08:48 AM

If you pay £5 an hour for bog standard teaching, £10 an hour for good taching is a real bargain!!

Eshta · 11-01-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Razia

Ha ha ha!!

Can I be a groupie?

lol, it would be an honour to have you as one of my groupies

!

Eshta · 11-01-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Caroline_afifi

For me, it is not so much about whether people are worth it, the question is 'can they afford it?'

I am just glad that I no longer live in London.

I'm guessing enough people can afford it, as the classes are well established. But I def take the point. I don't think I would be able to afford it every week along with my other commitments sadly.

My day job is an accountant, and I often try to get the numbers to add up, but quite frankly I don't know how it's possible to make a living solely from belly dance and still have a comfortable existence in London. Once I do get them to add up, watch this space, lol!

10-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
khanjar V.I.P. Join Date: May 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,091	The class I attended was 6.50 per class and 5.00 for a taster class. Very reasonable I though and comparable with other classes I attend. My yoga class is also 6.50. On my low income paying something like 6.50 is low enough to afford, just about, but high enough to show commitment. What was 13 pounds a week for classes was relatively cheap compared to 6.40 for the travel to get to the classes. These classes, two per week, yoga and dance kept me from vegging in front of the tv, or going down the pub. But now, no yoga and no dance, the yoga has finished whilst the teacher is down in the antarctic studying penguins and the the dance class, well I can't find one. __________________ "All that we are is the result of what we have thought, what we think we become.''

11-01-2008, 08:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Razia Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 80	[QUOTE=Eshta;91525]£25?!?!?! I'm gonna quit my day job and become rich with my own 'academy'!! And of course, with my own 'academy' will come the necessary add-ons: - my own dance 'philosophy' (registered trademark) - my own history of belly dance (descended from the womb of isis, celebrated at the high altars by virgin priestesses, add a dash of sultan seduction, and abdullah is your uncle) - my own merchandise - my own teaching programme ("in 4 weeks you two can be a certified dance instructor!") - my own groupies - how about a fan club? Ha ha ha!! Can I be a groupie? __________________ www.raziadance.com

10-30-2008, 08:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aniseteph V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2,947	I pay £8 for an hour, do 9 classes get one free, and I think there's a discount for doing two classes. I think £10 an hour for classes with Shafeek is not unreasonable. Khanjar makes a good point about the travel costs, it can be a significant add-on.

11-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
jenc V.I.P. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colchester UK Posts: 1,761	If you pay £5 an hour for bog standard teaching, £10 an hour for good taching is a real bargain!!