Bellydancing, Arabic Drumming and African Drumming WorkshopsMidnight Oasis presents: Anne Harkin and Mel Rogers Mel Rogers, a principal dancer and teacher from Underbelly Studios Melbourne, and Anne Harkin, percussion performer and teacher, also from Underbelly, combine here to illustrate the intimate relationship between music and movement in the Arabic style. Mel displays a wide range of styles within the Arabic genre, ranging from gypsy-folkloric, to classical, through to funky, techno hiphop. Her exquisitely detailed and original costumes are all of her own design and making. Anne Harkin shows a remarkable affinity with the Middle Eastern drum or “darabouka”, from which she coaxes an amazing variety of sounds. Together they will perform a number of drum solos in which Mel interprets every little beat in her precise and impeccable style. Anne also plays the African Djembe and is skilled at clearly transmitting the mechanics and feel of African rhythms. BellydanceDRUM SOLO (To accompany a drum piece being taught by Anne Harkin) The art of the belly dance has been described as ‘visually hearing Middle Eastern music’ and nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the relationship between the sharp rhythms of a darabukka (Arabic drum) player and the precise accents of a dancer. In the first one and a half hours of this two hour workshop Mel will explain the significance of this relationship and guide students through a snappy and exciting drum choreography that explores different ways of ‘visually’ interpreting the rhythms. In the last half hour students will have the opportunity to dance to a live rendition of the drum piece provided by Anne Harkin and her percussion students. Both drumming and dancing students have the opportunity of performing this piece at the Darwin Student Hafla (performance is optional). Exploring the Four Elements in Middle Eastern Dance Two 2 Hour Workshops: EARTH AND AIR AIR - The delicacy of the Classical Egyptian style focusing on the upper body, graceful arms and hands and a combination between subtle and sweeping movements done on the toes. WATER AND FIRE WATER - A sensuous and rippling style that includes some floor work and muscular based internal movements such as undulations and rolls. FIRE - Fast-paced and passionate gypsy dance with turns, hops,
and quick energetic movements with Turkish and Spanish influences. SWORD WORKSHOPFitness Works Lifestyle Centre –
The use of the sword in Middle Eastern dance is a powerful and dramatic display that demonstrates the fascinating combination between the dangerous strength of the weapon with the supple sensuality of the dancer’s body. In this two hour workshop Mel will teach the skills of sword usage including stance, poise, balance and movement. A short choreography will be taught with an emphasis on creating a strong stage presence and developing confidence with the sword. Bring either a well-balanced sword or cane. Wear comfortable pants or leggings. Please note: DrummingDRUM SOLO WORKSHOP (To accompany a choreography being taught by Mel Rogers) Drummers - learn a snappy, funky solo - phrase by phrase. Get your fingers around the huge range of sounds that your tabla (darabouka) can produce to inspire the best from your favourite belly dancer. While we concentrate on the drum phrases, the dancers will be learning the steps to accompany our music. Then we will get together to make the drum beats for the dance moves. ARABIC RHYTHMS FOR ANY DRUM Midnight Oasis Dance Studio, Shop 6, 60 Aralia St, Nightcliff No matter what style of drum you've got, you can play the funky, earthy Arabic rhythms that accompany bellydance and Arabic dabke (circle dance or folk dance). Suitable for DJEMBE, CONGA , KIT and of course, DARABOUKA. Tambourines, frame drums and zills welcome. Djembe WorkshopMidnight Oasis Dance Studio, Shop 6, 60 Aralia St, Nightcliff For Beginner to Intermediate drummers. Learn correct djembe technique to maximise your drum's melodic potential. Then learn a lively Guinean 4:4 rhythm in 4 parts plus bells and shakers and song. Easy parts for beginners, more challenging parts (signals, breaks etc ) for Intermediate drummers. SPECIAL PACKAGE DEAL
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