Turkish Romani Dance Workshop
FEBRUARY 23, 2008, 12pm-3pm
Saffron Dance Studio, Arlington, VA,
Turkish Romani social dance is performed by Roma at ritual celebrations such as weddings and sunnet parties. Romani dance is highly expressive, utilizing subtle movements & gestures as a means of personal expression. This workshop is an introduction to the 9/8 rhythm used in both Turkish Romani and Oriental dance. It has also become an increasingly popular rhythm in American Tribal dance. Kostana will focus on basic travelling steps, feeling the rhythm in your body, pelvic & hip articulations, & basic Romani gesturing.
Preregistration: $55 or $70 at the door. You must register for this workshop at: www.saffrondance.com
Turkish Romani (Gypsy) Social Dancing Series
MARCH 31 - MAY 19, 2008:
Glen Echo Park, MD - Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm
$120/8 week session. No drop-ins.
This 8 week class will give a brief overview of Turkish Romani music & dance. Kostana will teach basic steps & gestures used in Turkish Romani social dancing, primarily to 9/8 rhythms. Discussion of instrumentation, costuming, culture etc. is included. All levels are welcome. Both men and women may attend, although we will focus primarily on women's stylings. The last class falls after our annual Herdeljezi Festival and will provide a review not only of what we learn in class but also of steps learned at the festival.
This class is sponsored in cooperation with Glen Echo Partnership for Arts & Culture and the National Park Service. You must register for this class through Glen Echo Park. Registration via walk-in, mail & phone for Spring Session begins February 2. On-line registration begins February 4 at: www.glenechopark.org
FEBRUARY 23, 2008, 12pm-3pm
Saffron Dance Studio, Arlington, VA,
Turkish Romani social dance is performed by Roma at ritual celebrations such as weddings and sunnet parties. Romani dance is highly expressive, utilizing subtle movements & gestures as a means of personal expression. This workshop is an introduction to the 9/8 rhythm used in both Turkish Romani and Oriental dance. It has also become an increasingly popular rhythm in American Tribal dance. Kostana will focus on basic travelling steps, feeling the rhythm in your body, pelvic & hip articulations, & basic Romani gesturing.
Preregistration: $55 or $70 at the door. You must register for this workshop at: www.saffrondance.com
Turkish Romani (Gypsy) Social Dancing Series
MARCH 31 - MAY 19, 2008:
Glen Echo Park, MD - Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm
$120/8 week session. No drop-ins.
This 8 week class will give a brief overview of Turkish Romani music & dance. Kostana will teach basic steps & gestures used in Turkish Romani social dancing, primarily to 9/8 rhythms. Discussion of instrumentation, costuming, culture etc. is included. All levels are welcome. Both men and women may attend, although we will focus primarily on women's stylings. The last class falls after our annual Herdeljezi Festival and will provide a review not only of what we learn in class but also of steps learned at the festival.
This class is sponsored in cooperation with Glen Echo Partnership for Arts & Culture and the National Park Service. You must register for this class through Glen Echo Park. Registration via walk-in, mail & phone for Spring Session begins February 2. On-line registration begins February 4 at: www.glenechopark.org
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