Astra Tofer was born on August 27, 1947 in Keila.
Started dance studies at Senta Otsa and graduated in 1967 Tallinn Choreography School (Ballet Teacher Zoja Kalevi-Silla).
In 1967–88, she danced at the Estonian Theater. Participated as a group dancer in most ballet productions, as well as operas and operettas.
Later has worked as an Estonian language teacher and in Northern District Prosecutor's Office (Põhja Ringkonnaprokuratuur) as a translator.

Roles
Four Dryads (Don Quixote by Minkus, 1968)
Six Nuns (Tambergi Joanna tentata, 1971)
Gypsy Dance (Verdi's Traviata, 1974)
Maiden (Little Dramas Part I, 1974)

Astra Tofer has been a member of the Estonian Ballet Union since 1998.