Monday and Tuesday nights at:
Mosaique Center for Cultural Arts
1323 Shephard Drive
2nd Floor, Suite D
Sterling, VA 20164
Wednesday and Thursday nights at:
Ballet Nova Center for Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Rd
Arlingon, VA 22041
Workshops offered by
Superstar Issam Houshan
Three (3) Raqs and Rhythms Workshops:
How to Dance to Persian Rhythms
Zills Workshop (finger cymbals required)
How to Dance to Egyptian Rhythms
and
One (1) Signature Master Workshop:
How to Dance with a Live Drummer!
All workshops are suitable for dancers and drummers, beginner to advanced levels!
Workshops will be held at
Mosaique Center in Sterling, VA
and Circle of World Arts at BalletNova in Falls Church, VA.
**Additional daytime drumming and dance workshops are forming now.
Email verynica@gmail.com if interested!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOPS
Raqs & Rhythm Workshops (2 hours each)
By Sept 1: $47/each, After Sept 1: $57 each. Scroll down for package pricing
1- How to Dance to Persian Rhythms
By Sept 1: $47, After Sept 1: $57. Scroll down for package pricing
Monday Sept 16, 7:30p -9:30p
Mosaique Center studio
1323 Shepard Dr, Suite D, Sterling, VA 20164
Ancient Middle Eastern melodies are known for drawing us out of our seats to dance. Issam will teach why the structure of these rhythms are important to Middle Eastern music and calls us to dance. Understanding Middle Eastern rhythms allows dancers to move from emotion and connect with the music. Dancers will explore the feeling of the rhythms through their corresponding steps and movements. Features Katayoun and Issam highlighting the flavors of Persian dance rhythms and practice short combinations that accentuate the music. The skills you learn in this workshop can be applied to both improvisational and choreographed dancing.
2- Zills Workshop (finger cymbals required)
By Sept 1: $47, After Sept 1: $57. Scroll down for package pricing
Tuesday Sept 17, 7:30p -9:30p
Mosaique Center studio
1323 Shepard Dr, Suite D, Sterling, VA 20164
Where the musician and the movement meet. There are so many ways to play the finger cymbals – what is the right way for you? Learn the history of finger cymbals as well as different techniques and sounds to enhance your dancing. Gain insight on appropriate times to play the finger cymbals and when to pause, when to interact with the drummer, and when to be the spot light. Practice techniques for incorporating zill playing into your dance. Ideal for dancers and musicians.
3- How to Dance to Egyptian Rhythms
By Sept 1: $47, After Sept 1: $57. Scroll down for package pricing
Wednesday Sept 18, 7:30p -9:30p
BalletNova Center for Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
Ancient Middle Eastern melodies are known for drawing us out of our seats to dance. Issam will teach why the structure of these rhythms are important to Middle Eastern music and calls us to dance. Understanding Middle Eastern rhythms allows dancers to move from emotion and connect with the music. Dancers will explore the feeling of the rhythms through their corresponding steps and movements. Features Nica and Issam highlighting the flavors of Egyptian dance rhythms and practice short combinations that accentuate the music. Ideal for both improvisational and choreographed dancing.
Signature Master Workshop (2 ½ hours)
Adapted to all levels
1- How to Dance with a Live Drummer!
By Sept 1: $58. After Sept 1: $68. Scroll down for package pricing
Thursday Sept 19, 7:30p -10:00p
BalletNova Center for Dance
3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
The interaction between a drummer and a dancer should be intense, yet joyful. As a dancer, how do you know what to dance to with a live drummer? How do you know when he is going to change rhythms? Should you cue the drummer? As a musician, how long should you repeat a phrase? Should you control the dancer's direction? Find out the answers to these questions and much more at this unique interactive workshop featuring Nica and Issam. Ideal for dancers and drummers.
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PACKAGE PRICING
Early Bird Payment options, by Sept 1:
After Sept 1:
Register early to ensure your spot
ALL SALES FINAL