It's only 3 weeks away... as seen in prior listings, Carmine Guida will be in Houston teaching drum workshops on June 29th at the Dominic Walsh Dance Theater... Carmine will be Dance From the Heart's first teacher in the Artist In Residence series.

Registration forms and paypal links are just waiting for you to sign up... don't miss this wonderful opportunity to study with an excellent teacher, and have a great time!

There's a hafla aferward, so there's the opportunity for dancers to have fun with all of the excellent musicians in attendance.

Here's the lineup:

1:30 - 2:30 PM: Begintermediate Doumbek - $35

You know a bunch of rhythms...now what? Let's get "Beyond Baladi". You will learn practical rhythm combinations useful for playing songs and making your drum circle more fun. You will also learn how to add fills and embellishments to make your playing more interesting. This workshop is perfect for anyone who already knows the basic hits and rhythms.


2:45 - 3:45 PM: How to Play a Drum Solo for a Dancer - $35

The drum solo is the climax of any belly dancer show. This is a great time for the dancer and drummer to improvise and communicate. In this workshop, you will learn how to build your own solos and improvising techniques. You will also learn what the dancer is expecting from you and how to play something interesting and exciting for them.
This workshop is perfect for drummers who know the basics. This workshop is also great for dancers to learn about the drum solo from the drummer's perspective.


4:00 - 5:30: WE'RE HAVIN' A HAFLA, BABY!! $10 per person, free to workshop participants

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