Performances and Pennsic Classes by Orluk Instructors for 2011
frame drum on Sat. 6th
drumming for dancers on Sun. 7th
creating drum songs on Thu. 11th
Instructor: Kazuki at Touch the Earth
Intro to Tribal Odyssey
Atesh (Kawakib) teaches Tribal Odyssey, a group improvisation
belly dance based on Egyptian Beledi Style movements. Simple
lead and follow format for two or more dancers. We'll cover
combinations and cues, how to change leaders, group and/or duet
formations. Limited handouts. Materials Fee: 0, Handouts for:
25,
Instructor: Atesh of Orluk Oasis.
Fri, 5 10:30 AM Middle Eastern
Fun and Folkoric Saidi ! Teacher: Rajni
1.5 hours, in the Middle
Eastern Arts Tent
8/4 at 10:30
8/7 at 10:30
Class will include introduction to Saiidi rhythm, some resources for
recorded music, an introduction to very basic dance steps with and
without cane, ideas for improvisation, and costuming suggestions. A
limited number of handouts will be available. Bring a lightweight
dance cane, or 39" lightweight stick or dowel if you have one. A
limited number of canes will be available for loan. Class is suitable
for teens and adults.
Guedra-North African Trance Dance
Description: Dance and chant will be taught, as well as some background info. (If you've heard the talk before, you can skip the first 30 minutes or so and come for the performance of the dance. Men must leave at that point. Until our voices give out, we'll chant the guedra for 1 to 4 dancers at a time. Bring a veil if you think you might want to dance. Everyone must chant, no singing talent required, no dancing experience necessary. Bring water. Avoid wearing large jewelry.
Length of Class: approx. 2 hours
Age Limit: None
Sunday Aug 7 2011 Time: 8pm
Teacher: Lady Kharajin of Turku
Middle Eastern Class Tent
Maqsum Madness
An essential rhythm for all dancers to know, we're going to take
this simple distinctive beat and break it wide open. We'll discover
ways we can use this distinctive rhythm to create a dynamic
dance routine for a solo, a troupe, or just improvise for fun. Bring
your zills and notebooks to class and be prepared to move.
Length: 2 hr., Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Christy Fricks Ranji.
Sat, 6 4:00 PM Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Dance Troupe Roundtable
Nina Amaya and Atesh run Middle Eastern Dance Troupes in the
Mundane world, and facilitate this round table. Discuss Group
dance in Middle Eastern History, and many more different ways to
run a troupe today. Bring your knowledge and questions of
modern and historical dancing groups! Ethic's, choreography,
improvisation, scheduling, practice, performance, integrating new
members, etc. Materials Fee: 0, Instructor: Lady Nina Amaya of
Bright Hills Atesh of Orluk Oasis.
Fri, 5 11:30 AM Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Ensemble Jam Session and Class
Dust off your Doumbek, restring your violin and wet your reeds,
lets have fun learning new songs as well as jamming on the songs
we know already! All instruments welcome, including orchestra
and band instruments. Sheet Music is available to borrow or
purchase. Knowledge of instrument is necessary. Length: 2 hr.,
Materials Fee: 0, Handout Fee: 2, Instructor: Lady Melissa of
Orluk Oasis.
Sun, 7 2:00 PM Touch the Earth
Mon, 8 2:00 PM Touch the Earth
Tue, 9 2:00 PM Touch the Earth
Wed, 10 2:00 PM Touch the Earth
(Touch the Earth is a red and white pavillion in the merchant's area near the food court)
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all Pennsic classes here.
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