Workshops: Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wake Forest University
Benson Ctr - Room 401B
Winston-Salem, NC 27106)

8:30am - Registration

9:00am – 10:30am Issam/Introduction/Beginner Tabla - Essential Techniques & Rhythms (This class is geared for musicians and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern rhythms. All levels including dancers will benefit from Issam’s detailed and exemplary teaching style.)

11:00am – 12:30am Issam/Intermediate/Advanced Tabla (Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and technique for the tabla in addition to a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. *Participants should possess basic drumming skills.)

12:30am – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 4:30pm Issam/Gypsy/Rhythms for Dancers/Combinations/Drum Solo Choreography (This class is geared primarily for dancers, however drummers are encouraged to attend. Issam will teach the rhythms most commonly heard in Middle Eastern music, enabling the dancer to develop a better understanding of the structure of the rhythms and the sound of the tabla. Gypsy will teach short combinations/steps/moves to these different rhythms, including a full drum Solo choreography to Issam’s Tabla Solo Number 2.)

Issam will also be available for private classes ($100.00 per hour).  Appointments should be scheduled through Gypsy.  336-777-1077 ext. 22 or paula@prstumpstuff.com

Show: Saturday, May 31, 2008 (Same location) Doors open at 7pm

8:00pm – 10:30pm Performances by local and area belly dance soloists and troupes, featuring Issam Housan, master percussionist and international music star

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Saturday, May 31, 2008

9-10:30am Issam/Introduction/Beginner Tabla

by 4/30/08   

$35.00

by 5/29/08

$45.00

At the door  

50.00

  11-12:30am Issam/Intermediate/Advanced Tabla

by 4/30/08

$35.00

by 5/29/08

$45.00

At the door

$50.00

1:30-4:30pm Issam & Gypsy/Rhythms for Dancers/Combinations/Drum Solo Choreography

by 4/30/08

$50.00

by 5/29/08

$60.00

At the door

$65.00

8:00-10:30pm SHOW (no charge for performers*)

by 4/30/08

10.00

by 5/29/08

12.00

At the door

15.00

Children 12 and under (SHOW only)

by 4/30/08

5.00

by 5/29/08

6.00

At the door

7.00

1.  All three workshops Package

by 4/30/08

$100.00

by 5/29/08

$125.00

At the door

$150.00

2.  Beginner & Intermediate/Advance Package

 by 4/30/08

$60.00

by 5/29/08

$75.00

At the door

$90.00

3.  Either of the morning workshops & afternoon dancer package
(please send email to Paula and specify which morning workshop you will be attending)

by 4/30/08

75.00

by 5/29/08

95.00

At the door

110.00

*(Performance slots are still available to performers registered for at least one of the workshops and will be on first come, first serve basis)

No refunds unless the event is canceled. Paula R. Stump, Issam Houshan, Raks Sharki Oriental Dance, and Wake Forest University are not responsible for injury; personal or otherwise, or stolen articles at or en-route to this event.

Directions to Workshop and Show:

From East or West, when I-40 splits take Business 40 into Winston Salem.  Exit Silas Creek Parkway North.  Keep right onto Wake Forest Exit and proceed into the Wake Forest Campus.

For a campus map:  http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/maps/campusmap.jpg

Please arrive early, parking is scattered across the campus

For PDF file of brochure and mail in registration form please click here