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Upper Egyptian music & dance with Ling Shien of Helm

  • Movement Art Space 3326 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, California 90065 (map)

Movement Art Space is excited to present a rare workshop with Ling Shien of Helm!!!

Sunday, November 13th, 2016
12-2pm
$35 pre-registration/ $40 at the door

Music & dance of Upper Egypt including~ 
*An introduction to the “Raqset al Sajat” method: producing the sounds, reading simple musical notation, understanding the simple maths of 2/4, 4/4, and 8/4. 
*Groove: learn how to play “groovy “ patterns to Upper Egyptian rhythms, dance to it and hear some applications. 
*Shimmy: timing your shimmies to the rhythms. 
*Changing sides: improve your ability to change sides and restore balance.
*Melodies: learn to sing the chorus of a Helm song, playing sajat.

Understanding the music as a musician and the dance as a dancer, bring new tools into your understanding of finger cymbals (sajat) and Upper Egyptian music and dance!!! 

Bring your finger cymbals and be ready to dance! 

Pre-register here for only $35~ https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/admhome?studioid=209916

www.movementartspace.com

Earlier Event: November 12
HAFLAWEEN #666
Later Event: November 13
Workshops with Dahlena!