| Tava's Bi-Annual Evening of Bellydance |
| Event Type | Show |
| Date/Time | Friday May 16th, 2008 7:30PM - 10:00PM |
| Location | The Norwalk Inn |
| Cover/Fee | $20/$10 children |
FRIDAY MAY 16TH at The Norwalk Inn
Doors: 7:30PM
Admission: $20/$10 children
It is that time of year again! Why not spend part of your economic stimulus refund on a good cause? Come and support the long-standing tradition of pairing live music with dancing. This event will feature performances from professional and student dancers from NY and CT. Carmine's Turkish Band Camp Allstars will be delighting our ears with the beautiful sounds of traditional Middle Eastern music, and Angela of Decotach will have plenty of her lovely creations for sale. Light appetizers are included with admission costs and there is a cash bar. This is a community event to celebrate the endeavors of my students, dance colleagues and friends. These parties are the highlights of my year and I will be honored to share the experience with you!
8 Exciting performances by Amantha (www.amanthamotion.com) from NYC, Majida from CT/NY, Tava CT/NY, two duets: Sadiya & Alissa and Rachel & Kristin, plus exciting group choreographies (beginner through intermediate). The event will be hosted by Zella. Open dancing during intermission and after the final performance.
To rsvp: dancingtava@yahoo.com
Related links:
www.TurkishBandCampAllstars.com
www.Amanthamotion.com
www.Decotach.com
www.norwalkinn.com
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| Jalsah Providence |
| Event Type | Workshop for Drummers |
| Date/Time | Saturday May 17th, 2008 1:00PM - 10:00PM |
| Location | Providence, RI |
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Jalsah Providence Weekend
A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate.
Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the
Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome.
This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired
by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome!
Saturday May 17th 2008 - Workshops all day and JALSAH at night.
Our special guests:
Melissa Murphey Clarinet player from Ishtar Pittsburgh's Classic Belly-Rock Band
Carmine Guida Oud/Cumbus player from Djinn
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AND JALSAH
All workshops and Jalsah are held at The Spot on Thayer
286 Thayer St
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 323-6891
BEGINTERMEDIATE DOUMBEK WORKSHOP
Taught by: Carmine
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Cost: $20
You know a bunch of rhythms...now what? Let's get "Beyond Baladi". You will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making your drum circle more fun. You will also learn how to add fills and embellishments to make your playing more interesting. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms.
ADVANCED DOUMBEK WORKSHOP
Taught by: Carmine
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Cost: $20
In this workshop, you will learn techniques and new hits to use on your doumbek. These are the rock star tricks! Learn how to incorporate these hits into rhythms and solos to really spice up your playing.
This workshop is perfect for any drummer who knows the basics.
MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AND RHYTHMS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
3:30pm to 4:30 pm - Cost: $20 (Beginner songs)
5:00pm to 6:00 pm - Cost: $20 (Intermediate songs)
Melissa’s workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready
to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of
several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format.
Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how
to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular
Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam
theory.
The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody
musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as
this music can be played on ANY instrument.
Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at
www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.
Jalsah is an open jam/dance event.
Dance floor is open ALL NIGHT. Bring your hipscarves and a friend. All levels of dancers welcome. Try out those new moves!
All instruments welcome! Drums, guitars, clarinets, flutes, violins, trumpets, saxes, if you play it bring it!
We will provide sheet music to borrow in the keys of: C, Bb, Eb, F and Bass Clef.
Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc.
Cover charge: $7
If you take any workshop, you get into the Jalsah for Free! (what a great deal!)
You know you're coming why not register today!
Pre Reg: $20 Carmine Begintermediate Drum Class |
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Pre Reg: $20 Carmine Advanced Drum Class |
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Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class (Beginner) |
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Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class (Intermediate) |
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Pre Reg: $35 Any 2 Classes Combo! |
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Pre Reg: $50 Any 3 Classes Combo! |
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Pre Reg: $65 All 4 Classes Super Combo! |
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Leaders:
Melissa Murphey - Turkish and Arabic Folk Music
Carmine Guida - Oud and Middle Eastern percussion
Melody Instrument Players
If you plan on attending please drop a note to Melissa melissa@ishtar-music.com
We normally provide a P.A. system, however, please bring any microphones, cables, stands, music stands, etc. that you may need (and bring extras if you have).
Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at
www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.
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| Long Island live music and bellydance |
| Event Type | Show |
| Date/Time | Sunday May 18th, 2008 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Location | Olivium Lounge, Long Island |
| Cover/Fee | $29 (prix fix dinner) |
I'm very happy to announce...
We're bringing live Middle Eastern music with bellydancing to Long Island!
Sunday May 18th, 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Olivium Lounge - 828 S Oyster Bay Rd - Hicksville, NY 11801
(Has a 5 out of 5 star rating on Restaurants.com !!!)
$29 - Prix Fix dinner includes choice of appetizer, entree and of course the show!
This is one of the only bellydancing with live music events on Long Island!
MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY: Call (516) 822 1212 for reservation
The Band:
Carmine T. Guida - Oud
Umut Yasmut - Kanun
Melissa Murphey - Clarinet
Dale Langon - Doumbek
The Dancers:
Aviva Khadra
http://www.BellyDanceLI.com
Kittarina
http://www.kittarina.com/
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| Djinn with Kaeshi Chai and Shoshana |
| Event Type | Show |
| Date/Time | Wednesday May 21st, 2008 7:00PM - 10:30PM |
| Location | Je'Bon, NYC |
| Cover/Fee | $10 |
| Minimum | $5 |
This Week:
Featured Performers:
- Kaeshi Chai
- Shoshana
Wednesday Night Weekly Djam at JeBon!
Kaeshi from Bellyqueen and Djinn are hosting a weekly event at JeBon, conveniently located in the East village. 15 St Marks Place, between 3rd Ave and 2nd Ave. $10 (plus $5 minimum at the restaurant.)
7.00-7.45pm Video screening of amazing bellydancers from around the world.
7.45-8.15pm Bellydance Class
8.30-9.15pm Djinn hits the stage, featuring the guest dancer of the week.
9.15-9.30pm CD Set: Student performances, plus more special guests
9.30-10.30pm Djinn hits the stage again. More performances and open dancing. Time for you to shimmy and shake!
Djinn
http://www.djinnnyc.com
Kaeshi
http://www.bellyqueen.com
Shoshana
http://www.shoshanabellydance.com
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| Men of Middle Eastern Dance - Tarik and more |
| Event Type | Show |
| Date/Time | Wednesday May 28th, 2008 7:00PM - 10:30PM |
| Location | Je'Bon, NYC |
| Cover/Fee | $10 |
| Minimum | $5 |
This Week:
Featured Performers:
- Kaeshi Chai
- Tarik
Wednesday Night Weekly Djam at JeBon!
Kaeshi from Bellyqueen and Djinn are hosting a weekly event at JeBon, conveniently located in the East village. 15 St Marks Place, between 3rd Ave and 2nd Ave. $10 (plus $5 minimum at the restaurant.)
7.00-7.45pm Video screening of amazing bellydancers from around the world.
7.45-8.15pm Bellydance Class
8.30-9.15pm Djinn hits the stage, featuring the guest dancer of the week.
9.15-9.30pm CD Set: Student performances, plus more special guests
9.30-10.30pm Djinn hits the stage again. More performances and open dancing. Time for you to shimmy and shake!
Djinn
http://www.djinnnyc.com
Kaeshi
http://www.bellyqueen.com
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| Djinn Live at Spring Caravan! |
| Event Type | Show |
| Start Date/Time | Friday Jun 6th, 2008 12:00PM |
| End Date/Time | Friday Jun 8th, 2007 12:00PM |
| Location | Ukrainian Cultural Center [view website] [view map] |
| Address | 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset NJ |
| Cover/Fee | Please view rakkasah website |
Djinn is playing at Spring Caravan.
Friday 9-10
Saturday 2-3
Sunday 2-3
This is a new-ish event for the Rakkasah folks. This event will be focusing more on Tribal!
Djinn will be performing EVERY DAY and of course LOTS of After Parties (and after after parties!)
You'll definitely want to go to this...
For more information visit:
Offical Rakkasah Spring Caravan Website
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| Tribal Revolution - Music Workshops, Hafla, Show and More! |
| Event Type | Workshop for Drummers |
| Start Date/Time | Friday Jun 20th, 2008 12:00PM |
| End Date/Time | Sunday Jun 22nd, 2008 6:00PM |
| Location | Tribal Revolution |
| Cover/Fee | |
Tribal Revolution 2008
For full information, dance classes, music classes, show, hafla, etc: visit: Tribal Revolution Website
Saturday, June 21
10:30-12:00: Carmine Guida's Baby Beginner Doumbek
In this workshop, you will learn the proper hand/finger techniques to produce clean beautiful sounds from your doumbek. You will learn how to play several traditional Middle Eastern rhythms as well as how to switch between them. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced drummers who want to brush up or clean up their technique. This workshop is also fantastic for dancers who want to educate themselves about the basic rhythms.
1:30-3:00: Beginner Middle Eastern music for ALL instruments-- Melissa Murphey of Ishtar
Drummers and musicians, learn common bellydance songs and rhythms together! Melissa will teach the basic structure of several popular easy to play Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on beginner makam (modal) theory. This beginner workshop is paced for musicians who are new to their instrument, musicians who haven’t played their instrument in a while, musicians who learn by ear, drummers who are new to the ensemble experience and drummers who are new to Middle Eastern rhythms. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Bring your darbuka, riqq, zills, violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet, flute, cello, etc to this class! Songs to be covered (time permitting) are: Bir Demet Yasemen, Efem, Hadouni Hadouni, A Nadda, Ayazein, Rumeli Karsilamasi and Yeshilem. Sheet music, rhythm notation, and sound files can be downloaded in advance at www.dorku.com. At the class, sheet music will be available to purchase at $2 a song. Borrowing sheet music is free.
3:30-5:00: Carmine Guida's Begintermediate Doumbek
You know a bunch of rhythms...now what? Let's get "Beyond Baladi". You will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making your drum circle more fun. You will also learn how to add fills and embellishments to make your playing more interesting. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms.
Sunday, June 22
10:30-12:00: Carmine Guida's How to Play a Drum Solo for a Dancer
The drum solo is the climax of any belly dancer show. This is a great time for the dancer and drummer to improvise and communicate. In this workshop, you will learn how to build your own solos and improvising techniques. You will also learn what the dancer is expecting from you and how to play something interesting and exciting for them.
This workshop is perfect for drummers who know the basics. This workshop is also great for dancers to learn about the drum solo from the drummer's perspective.
3:30--5:00: Intermediate Middle Eastern music for ALL instruments-- Melissa Murphey of Ishtar
Experienced drummers and musicians, learn common bellydance songs and rhythms together!Melissa will teach the basic structure of several popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians can learn intricate Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on makam (modal) theory, some ornamentation and taksim (improvisation). This Intermediate workshop is paced for musicians who are experienced with their instrument, musicians who learn quickly by ear, musicians who sight read sheet music and drummers who are familiar with Middle Eastern rhythms. Beginners are welcome to attend, but this class will be faster paced. The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument. Bring your darbuka, riqq, zills, violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet, flute, cello, etc to this class! Songs to be covered (time permitting) are: Aziza, Fire Dance, Nihavent Oriental, Nihavent Oyun Havasi, Sulukule and Zeina. Sheet music, rhythm notation, and sound files can be downloaded in advance at www.dorku.com. At the class, sheet music will be available to purchase at $2 a song. Borrowing sheet music is free.
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| Workshops in Texas! |
| Event Type | Workshop for Drummers |
| Date/Time | Sunday Jun 29th, 2008 1:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Location | Houston, TX |
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Dance From the Heart is proud to present Carmine Guida in its first Artist In Residence Series...
Sunday, June 29th
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
2311 Dunlavy Street, Suite 210
Houston, TX 77006
Carmine will be teaching 2 drum classes:
1:30 - 2:30pm - Begintermediate Drumming ($35)
2:45 - 3:45pm - How to Play Drum Solos for Dancers ($35)
And, at 4pm - we're havin' a Hafla, baby... $10. The hafla is free to workshop participants. Dancers, come get your groove on to some raqin' live music... this is not something you'll want to miss.
Carmine is also bringing his oud or cumbus (he's still deciding which one), so there will be more than drums at the hafla... any other musicians interested in joining in, please contact me!
Don't miss this opportunity to study with a great teacher and a wonderful musician. The opportunity for private instruction also exists, so contact me (or Carmine) for more information.
Register here: www.dfth.org
For more info: president@dancefromtheheart.org
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| Sacred Dance Guild Festival |
| Event Type | Show |
| Date/Time | Sunday Jul 20th, 2008 6:00PM - 11:00PM |
| Location | Connecticut College |
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The Sacred Dance Guild is opening their week long ceremonies with music by Djinn and Bellydancers!
Their website:
http://www.sacreddanceguild.org/festivalofferings.htm
THE MYSTERY BEGINS - OPENING CELEBRATION - July 20th
Imagine a mystical, magical night of music, dance, lights, sounds and all manner of things that make you smile and breath deeply! As we come together on our first night, it will be a time of celebration, a time to move freely, a time to discover dancing bodies as yet unknown to you, a time to reconnect with those from the past, a time to be present in the moment and embrace the sense of wonder and anticipation of the week to follow as the mystery begins to unfold!
We begin our Festival "journey" celebrating the EAST! We welcome you to the East Coast of the U.S. in the area where the Sacred Dance Guild had its beginnings 50 years ago! Starting at 6:00 p.m., our 50th Anniversary Festival “song” will be "unveiled" calling People of the East, West, North and South to come together as One. We’ll enjoy time to be introduced to our amazing Faculty, to dine and socialize and to celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Sacred Dance Guild! Joining us as "Moving Mysteries" we'll have Carmine and the musical group Djinn coming to us from Brooklyn with their own special brand of "East Coast Tribal" music (www.djinnnyc.com), Katie and some dancing friends will bring tribal dance influenced by movements from the Middle East and other countries (www.wanderingfalcon.com) and Marya with her Mystic Paper Beasts (www.mysticpaperbeasts.org) will be a delight to our visual senses! This will be an evening to engage all of our senses and to lift our spirits as we begin our journey!
More info:
http://www.sacreddanceguild.org/festivalofferings.htm
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| Pennsic Classes |
| Event Type | Workshop for Drummers |
| Start Date/Time | Friday Aug 1st, 2008 3:00PM |
| End Date/Time | Wednesday Aug 6th, 2008 4:00PM |
| Location | Pennsic |
| Cover/Fee | |
My tentative schedule for Pennsic is as follows:
All classes are from 3pm to 4pm at the Touch the Earth Merchant Booth.
Aug 1 Fri: Baby Beginner Doumbek
Aug 2 Sat: Begintermediate Doumbek
Aug 3 Sun: Roll, Pop, Slap and Snap
Aug 4 Mon: How to play a drum solo for a dancer
Aug 5 Tue: Doumbek Workout
Aug 6 Wed: Doumbek Battle Class
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