Saturday,
Sept 20th:
9:30-10:00am Registration & Shopping
10:00-1:00pm Class with Nourhan: Oriental Sharif Technique & Choreogaphy
1:00-2:00pm Lunch Break & Shopping
2:00-3:30pm Arab Drum Class with Karim:(Description coming soon)
3:30-5:00pm- Riqq Class with Karim: The "Riqq" (arab tambourine) is the lead percussion instrument in the Arabic orchestra and classical ensemble. It is played with the fingers on both the skin and the cymbals. The technique calls for three different holding possitions and techniques. In addition to Arabic music, these instruments are widely used in Turkish, Iranian, Balkan, Gypsy and Mediterranean music. Students will learn technique, stamina, rhythmic repertoire and various ethnic styles.
Dancer Showcase and Turbo Party
Doors Open 8:00pm / Show at 8:30pm
Turbo Tabla Dance party to follow!
Sunday,
Sept 21st:
9:30-10:00am Registration & Shopping
10:00-11:30am Maqam for Dancers with Karim: Maqam is the Arabic system of scales and melody creation. All songs, weather classical, pop or dance, are created in a Maqam, which dictates whether the song is happy, somber, uplifting, spiritual or sensual. Dancers will learn how to recognize and move to maqams by learning famous song examples. Special attention will be given to Taksim, the art of instrumental solo improvisation. The dancer will practice interpreting the instrumental music into movement and personifying the mood of the music. This workshop is vital for dancers who wish to better interpret melody into movement.
11:30-1:00pm- Sagat (finger cymbals) Class with Karim: Karim has developed a comprehensive zill method that utilizes drum techniques, and an Ambidextrous approach. He uses the Egyptian Sufi Zikr aesthetic with multiple sounds, open and closed, sizzle and rapid combinations. Students will learn the Arabic rhythms by name and how to play them while dancing! Dancers will learn to use the cymbals to communicate rhythms to a band and accent solo dancing and body movements. Dancers and percussionists of all levels are welcome. He will also teach dance combinations, solo patterns, train the dancer in musicality, and teach when-and-when-not to play within an Arabic song. Karim promises to transform dancers into musicians with his finger cymbal teaching approach.
1:00-2:00pm Lunch Break & Shopping
2:00-5:00pm Class with Nourhan:
Raqs Assaya / Saidi Technique
Nourhan will introduce Saidi Technique so that you can master dancing with a cane! Covering technique, framing, twirling, travelling steps & simple combinations! *Dancers will need to bring a cane with a hook for this class.
Special VIP Package Rates available:
VIP Pass includes:
Admission to All Classes for Both Days
plus 1 Hafla Admission!
Super Saver VIP Pass before July 31st!
$165 Non-Members
$150 Yasmine Studio Members
After July 31st:
$180 Non-Members
$165 Yasmine Studio Members
After August 31st:
$195 All Participants
Class Rates A La Carte:
Karim's Classes:
$25 Non-Members
$20 Yasmine Studio Members
After August 31st:
$30 All Participants
Nourhan's Classes:
$65 Non-Members
$60 Yasmine Studio Members
After August 31st:
$70 All Participants
Hafla/Dance Party Admission:
$10 All Participants
After August 31st:
$15
All Participants
