Starting in December 2011 we have moved to a new venue

Music workshops for dancers in Swindon assisted by Helen Sleiman and Nikki Livermore

It is important for belly dancers to know the basic Arabic rhythms. Understanding the music and picking out the rhythms is a fundamental part of becoming a good dancer. Knowing which movement is suitable for each instrument will also help in creating good choreographies and enhance you performance.

Workshops will include:-

1. Learning some basic Arabic language
2. Drumming Arabic rhythms - whether a dancer or a drummer you should know the rhythms and their name and style - drums provided
3. Understanding the style of the song or music played and to be able to break it down into its various parts.
4. Playing various rhythms on the sagats
5. Dancing to rhythms and decorations and creating tabla solos 
6. Understanding a variety of dance entrances and  exits with melody and/or percussion
7. Learn the art of using and spinning a stick

Where? 
Inthe dance studio at Pro Strength Gym, Unit 2 Isis Trading Estate, Shrivenham Road, Swindon SN1 2 PG 

When?
The first Friday of every month starting January 6th 2012

Time?
7.00 - 9.00 pm

Cost?
£12.00 each   

 Register?
To register send cheque to J Sleiman, 22 Egerton Close, Nythe, Swindon  Wiltshire SN3 3ND

Students may pay on the door but must telephone one week before to check availability and to reserve a place.  Tel 01973 613331

Bring your drum, stick and sagat with you.  Sagat, drums and sticks will be available to purchase and drums can be hired for £1.50 per session.