Ghawazee, Folkloric, Baladi, Vintage & Fusion Bellydance Classes in Canberra.

For beginners to experienced percussionists, this lightly facilitated drumming circle will give you the opportunity to practice, participate in peer-to-peer learning, expand your repertoire and, if you're really keen, work towards performance as an ensemble in the future.

This circle is open to anyone interested in exploring Arabic percussion using drums, hand drums, riqq, tambourine, finger cymbals and other percussive instruments. We'd love to see you there!

CASUAL ARABIC PERCUSSION CIRCLE

WHAT SESSIONS WILL LOOK LIKE?

We will begin with basic Arabic rhythm patterns and move on from there through skill sharing, practice and potentially future workshops with experienced percussionists. This is not a class, though it will be a lightly facilitated circle. This is an opportunity to practice with others, gain confidence in your abilities and expand on your knowledge through peer-to-peer learning. There will be printed copies of rhythm patterns provided, but the aim is to work ‘hands-on’. Whilst this is a casual circle, there are opportunities to perform as an ensemble.
Absolute beginners are welcome.

 

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING?

If you have your own percussive instrument, please bring it along. This can include drums, hand drums, finger cymbals, riqq, tambourine, your hands! :)

If you need to borrow an instrument, please request it when you book in, as there are limited numbers available.

 

LOCATION

“Ellycienne” is our Home Studio. Please text/call 0403020796 or email Samina when you book in for the address. Saturday sessions have about an hour of technique and rhythm practice followed by about half an hour of "jamming".

 

COSTS

Sessions are $5/drop in. Please note that if you are borrowing a drum and you break it, you will be expected to replace it.

 

BOOKING IN

Booking is essential if you need to borrow an instrument.Participants can access electronic copies of notes via our TeamApp Website.

TERM DATES

HOW TO BOOK IN

OPTION 1: Email or call/text Sam on 0403020796 to let her know which dates you will be coming if you need to borrow an instrument.

OPTION 2: Complete the booking form below.

OPTION 3: Just drop in!

We teach bellydance classes and workshops so you can feel great about yourself and become part of an encouraging and supportive community. We can help you celebrate your beautiful, creative and expressive self through the joy of bellydance.

 

Gungahlin Community Centre, 47 Earnest Cavanaugh St, Gungahlin

'Nellie Hall', Chinner Crescent, Melba
'Ellycienne' Home Studio, Macgregor

 

Phone: 0403020796