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RHYTHMIC ESSENCE
Drum-Dance / Percussion & Bellydance

Join A-Z Bellydance choreographer, Keti Sharif & Percussionist & DJ Sam Nascimento for exciting live & online workshops for bellydancers & drummers. Discover Arabic rhythms - traditional & rare. Bellydancers will enhance skills & fitness with Keti & Sam. Or learn to play percussion with Sam!

* Learn to Bellydance with Keti to a variety of Arabic rhythms - live & online.
* Discover 40 Arabic Rhythms with new double CD resource pack.
* Learn to play Arabic Percussion with Sam (darbuka, dof, riq,) beg to int levels.

4 Week Courses @ Dianella Studio (Mondays)
Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 November 2020

Mon 10am-10:45am Traditional Egyptian Baladi

Keti & Sam

A deep, earthy and robust bellydance class to live Egyptian Baladi rhythms. Incorporates Baladi adapations of Keti's A-Z Bellydance to specific rhythms plus series of Egyptian style drills, acents and shimmies,

*Multi-Level, small classes. Special modifications for seniors or those with physical limitations.

Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Nov 2020
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

Mon 6:00pm-6:45pm Xmas Group Choreo

Keti

Learn a fun Modern Egyptian choreography full of changes and surprises! Learn new combos, skills and group formation. Participants will have the opportunity to perform together at the XMAS Party in Dec!

Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Nov 2020
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

Mon 6:45pm-7:30pm Taqsim to Live Drums

Keti & Sam

Slow, sensual bellydance taqsim to live Arabic darbuka and dof rhythms. Seamless figure 8's, undulations, hip circles and arm waves for fluidity, flexibility and somatic awareness (inner sensing of movement). Plus enjoy Keti's live recorded Egyptian Om Kolthoum & Abdel Halim Hafez classics.

Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Nov 2020
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

Mon 7:30pm-8:15pm Learn Darbuka with Sam

Sam

Learn correct darbuka technique, improve feel and discover Arabic, Gulf and North African rhythms with Sam. Covers the basics step by step. We have several drums available to borrow in class.

Dates: 9, 16, 23 & 30 Nov 2020
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

4 Week Courses @ Dianella Studio (Wednesdays)
Dates: 11, 18, 25 Nov & 3 Dec 2020

Wed 10am-10:45am Pulse8 Fitness

Keti

A fun and energetic bellydance fitness class to modern music and Afro-Arabic rhythms. A 45 minute cardio workout, with non-stop A-Z Bellydance, AstroBelly drills, shimmies & stretches, Pulse8 will tone you up for summer!

*Multi-Level, small classes. Special modifications for seniors or those with physical limitations.

Dates: 11, 18, 25 Nov & 3 Dec 2020
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

Wed 6:00pm-6:45pm NEW! Lotus Dance (Pharonic)

Keti

Learn a lively and joyful lotus dance, in the Pharonic style, with golden Egyptian lotus flower ornaments as part of the dance. Dance in group formation and replicate ancient moves with a fresh theatrical perspective.

* Places available for 6 participants only

Dates: 11, 18, 25 Nov & 3 Dec
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

Wed 6:45-7:30pm NEW! Moon Dance with Dof (Pharonic)

Keti & Sam

Learn a pretty, flowing moon dance, in the Pharonic style, with lightweight 12" dofs (frame drums) as part of the dance. Dance in group formation and replicate ancient moves with a fresh theatrical perspective.

* Places available for 6 participants only

Dates: 11, 18, 25 Nov & 3 Dec
$100 for 4 weeks - BOOK NOW

NOVEMBER SPECIAL! 4 WEEK COURSES @ DIANELLA STUDIO

$100 PER COURSE - SMALL CLASSES
(works out to $25 a class pre-paid)

* All classes in Nov @ Dianella Studio.
* Small classes, casual availability.
* Class duration is 45 minutes.
* Classes start promptly, please arrive on time.
* Address provided upon emailing.
* Casual attendance $30 per class (if space available).
* Email Keti to book casual classes as space is limited.

DOWNLOAD NOV CLASS PDF

November @ Bibra Lake & Wangara (Saturdays)
Dates: 7, 14, 21 & 28 Nov 2020

Sat 11:30am-12:15pm Drumming @ Bibra Lake

Learn Arabic darbuka techniques from Egypt, Levant, Gulf & Norh Africa - how to play together as a group as well as hold your own rhythm. Sam shows the base-lines and fills of some key Arabic rhythms. Darbukas available to borrow in class or bring your own. Email to book your casual spot!

Sat 12:15pm-1pm Bellydance to Live Drums @ Bibra Lake

Bellydance with Keti to live Arabic darbuka and dof rhythms. Discover movements, patterns and feels that match the rhythms, culturally and rhythmically. 45 minute non stop class, bring your zills too! Email to book your casual spot!

Sat 2pm-2:45pm Zills & Bellydance to Live Drums @ Wangara

Learn a fun Egyptian syle zill choreography fwith new zill paterns! Learn new combos, skills and group formation. Participants will have the opportunity to perform together at the XMAS Party. Email to book your casual spot!

Sat 2:45pm-3:30pm Drumming @ Wangara

BIBRA LAKE Classes for Drummers & Dancers!
Saturdays NOV 7, 14, 21, 28

11:30am-12:15pm DRUMMING ONLY
12:15pm-1:00pm DRUM, DANCE, TRANCE
@ Mata Hari Studio, 5 Hydro Rise, WA
*Email below to book your spot - limits apply!

$20 per class or both for $30!

WANGARA Classes for Drummers & Dancers!
Saturdays NOV 7, 14, 21, 28

2:00pm-2:45pm DANCE DRILLS TO DRUMS
2:45pm-3:30pm DRUMMIMG CLASS
@ Studio 44, The Hip Joint, 44 Rigali Way, Wangara
*Email below to book your spot - limits apply!

$20 per class or both for $30!

Online Resources

DOWNLOADABLE CDS

40 Arabic Rhythms CD Resource Pack

40 Rhythms from Adani to Zorofat recorded in Egypt, with bonus Tabla Solo CD! Instant download!

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ONLINE CLASSES

Online Bellydance to live drumming!

Join Keti for fun bellydance and fitness classes. Stay tuned for upcoming classes.

COMING SOON

NEW COURSE

Learn Darbuka with Mr Sam!

Learn to play 8 Arabic rhythms in 8 weeks with Sam online. Easy step-by-step instruction. Coming soon!