| Raks Rosa Productions, Elana Quihuis & Janet Molinari present: Karim Nagi in workshops August 25th & 26th 2008!! |
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Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian
drummer, DJ, and folk dancer. He is
the creator of Turbo Tabla, and has
released two internationally
distributed CDs of this unique brand
of Arab House/Electronica using
acoustic instruments. Karim has
authored instructional DVDs for the
Tabla/Doumbek and Riqq
tambourine, as well as two rhythm
compilation CDs. He is also well
versed in the ultra-traditional styles
of music and dance as the leader of
the Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble,
and the Arab Dance Seminar.
He has recorded music for
Bellydance Superstars, Bellyqueen,
and the Bellytwins, as well as
mainstream artists like Alicia Keys,
and The Urban Griot Project. He
performs Arab folkdances including
Tahtib (Saidi cane) and Dabke
(stomping line dance).
His performances boast a dynamic
concoction of live drumming and
dance, done in unison. Because of
his proficiency in both music and
dance, his workshops deliver
students to a new physical
understanding of the connection
between these two disciplines.
Karim Nagi is a true crossover
artist, uniting the Traditional and
the Modern, the Ethnic and the Urban.
drummer, DJ, and folk dancer. He is
the creator of Turbo Tabla, and has
released two internationally
distributed CDs of this unique brand
of Arab House/Electronica using
acoustic instruments. Karim has
authored instructional DVDs for the
Tabla/Doumbek and Riqq
tambourine, as well as two rhythm
compilation CDs. He is also well
versed in the ultra-traditional styles
of music and dance as the leader of
the Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble,
and the Arab Dance Seminar.
He has recorded music for
Bellydance Superstars, Bellyqueen,
and the Bellytwins, as well as
mainstream artists like Alicia Keys,
and The Urban Griot Project. He
performs Arab folkdances including
Tahtib (Saidi cane) and Dabke
(stomping line dance).
His performances boast a dynamic
concoction of live drumming and
dance, done in unison. Because of
his proficiency in both music and
dance, his workshops deliver
students to a new physical
understanding of the connection
between these two disciplines.
Karim Nagi is a true crossover
artist, uniting the Traditional and
the Modern, the Ethnic and the Urban.
Monday, August 25th, 2008
5:00pm to 6:30pm
$30/advance $35/at the door.
ARAB DRUM WORKSHOP "SAIDI, SAUDI, SUDASI" (SSS): Students may bring their Arabic
Tabla, Dumbek, Darabuka, Riqq, Duff, Muzhar or Frame drum. Karim will teach these three dynamic rhythms, emphasizing the
Arab technique of double off-hand taks and running method. Students will learn how these rhythms propel specific dance styles
from around the Arab world. Karim engages all levels from advanced beginner (someone with basic skills) to advanced
intermediate. Every level will be adequately challenged and will benefit from the ensemble approach.
---SAIDI (Southern Egyptian) is used for cane dance, ghawazee, pop and folk music. Karim will teach a four part Saidi with
emphasis on the empty first beat, and slow yet bubbling tempo.
---SAUDI (Arabian Peninsula) is used for "Khaliji" urban and popular folk music. Karim will teach the polyrhythmic multipart
version that illustrates the Afro-Indo influence.
---SUDASI (Lebanese and Palestinian) is used for Dabka unisex line dance. Karim will teach this unique yet common 6/4 rhythm
with variations to accent stomp choreographies.
5:00pm to 6:30pm
$30/advance $35/at the door.
ARAB DRUM WORKSHOP "SAIDI, SAUDI, SUDASI" (SSS): Students may bring their Arabic
Tabla, Dumbek, Darabuka, Riqq, Duff, Muzhar or Frame drum. Karim will teach these three dynamic rhythms, emphasizing the
Arab technique of double off-hand taks and running method. Students will learn how these rhythms propel specific dance styles
from around the Arab world. Karim engages all levels from advanced beginner (someone with basic skills) to advanced
intermediate. Every level will be adequately challenged and will benefit from the ensemble approach.
---SAIDI (Southern Egyptian) is used for cane dance, ghawazee, pop and folk music. Karim will teach a four part Saidi with
emphasis on the empty first beat, and slow yet bubbling tempo.
---SAUDI (Arabian Peninsula) is used for "Khaliji" urban and popular folk music. Karim will teach the polyrhythmic multipart
version that illustrates the Afro-Indo influence.
---SUDASI (Lebanese and Palestinian) is used for Dabka unisex line dance. Karim will teach this unique yet common 6/4 rhythm
with variations to accent stomp choreographies.
Monday August 25th, 2008
7:00pm to 9:00pm
$40/advance $45/at the door.
DANCER--DRUMMER COMMUNICATION: This workshop bridges the gap between the two
disciplines. Students will learn how interpret sound into movement by aligning body parts and motions with drum sounds and
riffs. Once the movement-to-sound correspondence is established, students will prepare to perform to drum solos. The six-part
drum-solo will be explained, theme by theme. Students will then perform to any combination of these 6 major drum solo themes.
Students will learn how to both lead and follow the drummer by maintaining the common language. Improvisation skills will be
encouraged, and the daunting prospect of dancing to a LIVE drum solo will be demystified. This dance workshop can also be
configured to include drummers as well.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
$40/advance $45/at the door.
DANCER--DRUMMER COMMUNICATION: This workshop bridges the gap between the two
disciplines. Students will learn how interpret sound into movement by aligning body parts and motions with drum sounds and
riffs. Once the movement-to-sound correspondence is established, students will prepare to perform to drum solos. The six-part
drum-solo will be explained, theme by theme. Students will then perform to any combination of these 6 major drum solo themes.
Students will learn how to both lead and follow the drummer by maintaining the common language. Improvisation skills will be
encouraged, and the daunting prospect of dancing to a LIVE drum solo will be demystified. This dance workshop can also be
configured to include drummers as well.
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
6:00pm to 8:00pm
$40/advance $45/at the door.
MUSICALITY FOR DANCERS: Despite any mastery of technique and bodily dexterity, true dance
expression requires musicality. The best dancers are those who emulate the music into their own movement. Karim will
demystify Arab music for the dancer. Several recurring themes in Arab music will be identified (using recorded examples) and
explained in emotive, non musical terms. The class will cover Taksim, Melodic Themes, Vocal vs Instrumental Songs, Rhythms &
Rhythmic Changes, Melodic Modulation, Song Structure, Orchestration and Instrumentation. Karim will guide the students through
several songs and lead them in dancing to each of these themes. This is a movement class that will help the dancer become the
physical personification of the music.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
$40/advance $45/at the door.
MUSICALITY FOR DANCERS: Despite any mastery of technique and bodily dexterity, true dance
expression requires musicality. The best dancers are those who emulate the music into their own movement. Karim will
demystify Arab music for the dancer. Several recurring themes in Arab music will be identified (using recorded examples) and
explained in emotive, non musical terms. The class will cover Taksim, Melodic Themes, Vocal vs Instrumental Songs, Rhythms &
Rhythmic Changes, Melodic Modulation, Song Structure, Orchestration and Instrumentation. Karim will guide the students through
several songs and lead them in dancing to each of these themes. This is a movement class that will help the dancer become the
physical personification of the music.
| All workshops will be held at Solstice Studio located at 2450 West Third Street (cross street Fulton Road) in Santa Rosa, California 95401. |
| Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to study with one of the hottest instructors in the dance and music industry. Space is limited so reserve your spot now!! |
For more information please call Elana Quihuis at (707)322-0701
or Janet Molinari at (707)339-0454
Please make checks payable to Elana Quihuis
& mail to: Raks Rosa Productions,
PO BOX 2174 Santa Rosa, Ca 95405
Please include your phone #, mailing address, e-mail and the
workshops that you want to register for.
Thank you!!
or Janet Molinari at (707)339-0454
Please make checks payable to Elana Quihuis
& mail to: Raks Rosa Productions,
PO BOX 2174 Santa Rosa, Ca 95405
Please include your phone #, mailing address, e-mail and the
workshops that you want to register for.
Thank you!!
