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Dance Theory workshop with Master Percussionist Souhail Kaspar (www.neareastmusic.com) and Kashmir Isis.
~ Understanding Middle Eastern Rhythms and Music for Dance ~
This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels, and styles. It is an invaluable tool for any dancer who wants to step their dance up to the next level. The challenge of dancing to Live Music is a special one, and something that every dancer can use in her performance career.
Master instructor Souhail Kaspar (www.neareastmusic.com), the originator of this unique style for teaching Traditional Arabic Dance, began his formal workshops in the United States in the 1980's. In this class, he serves as a teacher and coach for all levels and styles of dancers. Mr. Kaspar gives students the tools to "hear" Middle Eastern Rhythm and Music and the skills to match the traditional dance movements of Raqs al Sharqi to what they hear. His presentation style is clear, precise and fun!
Kashmir Isis of Los Angeles has been an avid student of the dance since the early 90's, having spent years carefully studying with local and international teachers in weekly classes and workshops. She is a graduate of the Ansuya Certification Program, and has performed with Live Musicians in and around Los Angeles since her debut in 1999. She will illustrate how the movements match the music to create a seamless performance and how to grow the skills and maintain them for use in different performance settings.
SATURDAY JULY 11th 2009
3:30 - 6PM
$40 presale (until July 10th) - $45 at the door
EPICA
840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park CA 91320
For more info and to reserve your spot in this amazing workshop go to www.weathervanedance.com
~ Understanding Middle Eastern Rhythms and Music for Dance ~
This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels, and styles. It is an invaluable tool for any dancer who wants to step their dance up to the next level. The challenge of dancing to Live Music is a special one, and something that every dancer can use in her performance career.
Master instructor Souhail Kaspar (www.neareastmusic.com), the originator of this unique style for teaching Traditional Arabic Dance, began his formal workshops in the United States in the 1980's. In this class, he serves as a teacher and coach for all levels and styles of dancers. Mr. Kaspar gives students the tools to "hear" Middle Eastern Rhythm and Music and the skills to match the traditional dance movements of Raqs al Sharqi to what they hear. His presentation style is clear, precise and fun!
Kashmir Isis of Los Angeles has been an avid student of the dance since the early 90's, having spent years carefully studying with local and international teachers in weekly classes and workshops. She is a graduate of the Ansuya Certification Program, and has performed with Live Musicians in and around Los Angeles since her debut in 1999. She will illustrate how the movements match the music to create a seamless performance and how to grow the skills and maintain them for use in different performance settings.
SATURDAY JULY 11th 2009
3:30 - 6PM
$40 presale (until July 10th) - $45 at the door
EPICA
840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park CA 91320
For more info and to reserve your spot in this amazing workshop go to www.weathervanedance.com
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Re: July 11th - Understanding Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms
Wed, June 10, 2009 - 12:08 PMThis workshop will also be a great class for drummers. If you are a drummer who has progressed to the level of playing for dancers, this workshop will be an invaluable tool to further your education. You will learn about the special relationship between drummer and dancer, and how to make the most of your playing. You will learn about cues, rhythms for specific dances, and a vast array of techniques to make your time together flow more smoothly. Dancers, if you've ever wondered just how to "work" a drum solo, this workshop will give you many good basics to help you in your own education. Timing, specific rhythms, their origins and applications, will all be covered, as well as specific movements, and stylizations to work into your own dance and create something dynamic and YOUR OWN. Don't be a carbon copy of others, learn to take your dance into your own hands and get creative with your movements. -
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Re: July 11th - Understanding Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms
Mon, June 29, 2009 - 10:53 AMThere is still space left in this workshop! Learn from one of the Masters in the field. It doesn't matter what style of dance you call your own, you WILL benefit from This class! -
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Re: July 11th - Understanding Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms
Fri, July 10, 2009 - 10:44 AMCan't wait to see everyone in class!! Bring your notebooks/journals and be prepared to sweat!!! This class will give you a great foundation from which to continue your BD education. We will cover rhythms, movement and their very special relationship. There are a couple of spots left and it's not just for dancers, drummers can also benefit from learning from Souhail (obviously). Or, like a couple of people already, you can do both! After a nice stretch/warm up we'll get right down to it. This will be a great opportunity for new and more experienced dancers, in whatever style strikes your fancy. -
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Re: July 11th - Understanding Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms
Mon, July 13, 2009 - 12:21 PMI just wanted to thank all of the dancers and drummers who came out to take this workshop. It was an intense course in what it means to really know and listen to your music. I learned a lot, and I hope you did too. This class was unique, I can honestly say I've never been taught any of the material covered by anyone before (except Souhail himself in the months leading up to it), and what a wealth of information it was. It was really great to see so many new and more experienced dancers come out and learn for themselves. It gives me hope that this dance form is not being lost or diluted, and that the basic fundamentals are still being sought after. I spoke with many students who's eyes have been opened, their thirst for knowledge was quenched, but they still want MORE! That was my goal for this class, to have people leave with a basic understanding, and with that understanding the need to learn even more. Thank you all so much!
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