Saturday, August 4
ISSAM HOUSHAN of the Belllydance Superstars teaches 2 workshops at the BALTIMORE BELLYPALOOZA Location: The Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University, 33rd Street & N. Charles, Baltimore, MD
1) ISSAM'S MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHM WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS (2pm-3:30pm): $35/advance or $40/door This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music, so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This class includes music theory & how to work with the drummer as well as movement. This knowledge will improve both your choreography and improvisational skills.
2) ISSAM'S BEGINNING DUMBEK WORKSHOP (3:30pm-5pm): $35/advance or $40/door This class is for those who want to learn to play the dumbek (tabla), and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. Please bring a drum or let us know ahead of time if you need to borrow one.
To register for any of Issam's Workshops, please visit: www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping
Also, for the serious drum student:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: ISSAM HOUSHAN - ADVANCED DUMBEK WORKSHOP Sidqi Studios, Arlington, VA (12pm - 1:30pm) - $35/Advance or $40/Door
Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills*** To register for this class, please visit www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping
For more info. on Bellypalooza, go to: www.pipermethod.com
ISSAM HOUSHAN of the Belllydance Superstars teaches 2 workshops at the BALTIMORE BELLYPALOOZA Location: The Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University, 33rd Street & N. Charles, Baltimore, MD
1) ISSAM'S MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHM WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS (2pm-3:30pm): $35/advance or $40/door This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music, so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This class includes music theory & how to work with the drummer as well as movement. This knowledge will improve both your choreography and improvisational skills.
2) ISSAM'S BEGINNING DUMBEK WORKSHOP (3:30pm-5pm): $35/advance or $40/door This class is for those who want to learn to play the dumbek (tabla), and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. Please bring a drum or let us know ahead of time if you need to borrow one.
To register for any of Issam's Workshops, please visit: www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping
Also, for the serious drum student:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: ISSAM HOUSHAN - ADVANCED DUMBEK WORKSHOP Sidqi Studios, Arlington, VA (12pm - 1:30pm) - $35/Advance or $40/Door
Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills*** To register for this class, please visit www.raks-n-rhythms.com/shopping
For more info. on Bellypalooza, go to: www.pipermethod.com