Foundations of Arabic Rhythms and Drumming
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Drumming for beginners! What the heck is dum tek? Learn how to play a dum and a tek with Michael Reese of Tapestry Dance Project. This is a beginner friendly workshop for bellydancers and all curious drummers and rhythm lovers. Event includes instruction and open floor drumming and dancing. Bring your own doumbek, darbuka or frame drum. Sunday, August 9 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Flair Dance Company in Collingswood, NJ. Register at Ticketsource.com/shimmy
Together we’ll explore the heartbeat of Arabic music and how these rhythms shape the dance we love. Bring your own drum — frame drums, doumbeks, and darbukas are recommended — and we’ll share guidance on where to purchase an affordable, quality instrument if you’re still looking.
What we’ll cover
- The most common Arabic rhythms used in dance (like maqsum, saidi, malfuf, etc.) — what makes them distinct and how they relate
- Foundational drumming technique to get you playing with clarity and confidence
- How rhythms interact with basic bellydance steps, including how the music and movement evolved together
- Cultural background of these rhythms, honoring the traditions they come from
Workshop structure
Hour 1: Instructor‑led lesson with Michael Reese — technique, rhythm breakdowns, cultural grounding, and guided practice
Hour 2: Open‑floor drumming and dancing — a supportive space to play, move, experiment, and integrate what you’ve learned
Where to buy a drum
- Amazon has plenty of affordable options for frame drums, darbukas, and doumbeks
- Darbuka Planet has some quality affordable items as well: Darbukaplanet.com
Together we’ll explore the heartbeat of Arabic music and how these rhythms shape the dance we love. Bring your own drum — frame drums, doumbeks, and darbukas are recommended — and we’ll share guidance on where to purchase an affordable, quality instrument if you’re still looking.
What we’ll cover
- The most common Arabic rhythms used in dance (like maqsum, saidi, malfuf, etc.) — what makes them distinct and how they relate
- Foundational drumming technique to get you playing with clarity and confidence
- How rhythms interact with basic bellydance steps, including how the music and movement evolved together
- Cultural background of these rhythms, honoring the traditions they come from
Workshop structure
Hour 1: Instructor‑led lesson with Michael Reese — technique, rhythm breakdowns, cultural grounding, and guided practice
Hour 2: Open‑floor drumming and dancing — a supportive space to play, move, experiment, and integrate what you’ve learned
Where to buy a drum
- Amazon has plenty of affordable options for frame drums, darbukas, and doumbeks
- Darbuka Planet has some quality affordable items as well: Darbukaplanet.com
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Where is it happening?
Flair Dance Company, 730 Haddon Avenue,Collingswood, New Jersey, United States
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Host or PublisherMary Russell
