2014 Studio Workshop & Festival Schedule

Ma*Shuqa's Diva Professional Development Workshop #2

Sunday, April 13, 2014  2:00-4:00 pm

Workshop #2 Topic:  Shaabi & Raqs Shari: What's the difference?

Rhythms, dance styling and movement

Fee only: $20 at Ma*Shuqa's studio: 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 356-9473

Ma*Shuqa's Book Club

Sunday, April 13, 2014 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Free event - potluck snacks

Location: Ma*Shuqa's Studio, 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 356-9473

Book TBA


July 27, 2014 Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm

Intermediate Rhythm Workshop for Drummers and Dancers
With Mary Ellen Donald, Middle Eastern Percussionist
Ma*Shuqa’s Dance Studio, 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Mary Ellen Donald a nationally acclaimed author, instructor, and performer in Middle Eastern percussion for over 35 years. Her thousands of students throughout those years proclaim Mary Ellen a master instructor. Her instructional manuals "Doumbec Delight, " "Mastering Finger Cymbals", and "Arabic Tambourine" with companion CDs were firsts in their field. Her later CDs, "The Middle Eastern Rhythms" Series and" Gems of the Middle East" Series are musts for serious drummers and dancers.  All of Mary Ellen's books and CDs will be available for purchase at thje workshops.  www.MaryEllenDonald.com

Intermediate Doumbec Workshop 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (2 hour workshop)

1. Walking Maqsoum...heavily used in Arabic music.

2.  Nawwari family, including three doum Saidi and filled Baladi...folk flavor.

3.  Moroccan 12/8 rhythm with in-depth worth on various overlay patterns

Cymbal and Rhythms Workshop 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (2-1/2 hr)

1. Exercises to strengthen cymbal technique and connect cymbal patterns with movement.

2. Variations for baladi rhythm with application to Saidi and Maqsoum...including Baladi dance steps

3.  In-depth work with "Walking" Maqsoum, filler patterns, and dance steps.

4.  Ayyoub patterns with application to Karachi rhythm

5.  Muted cymbal technique used within  Bolero and Wahidah rhythms.

Pre-registration fees: $35/single workshop in advance, $65. for both in advance.

At the door registration: $45./single workshop, $85 for both workshops

Mail check payable to Reel Sound and Light Productions, 15651 Camino Del Cerro, Los Gatos, CA 95032-3721  or Call Ma*Shuqa to pay by credit card.



Helene Eriksen's Bay Area Training Project
Location: TBA (San Francisco Bay Area)
Learn Technique, Choreography, Dance Notation, Yoga, Music Analysis, Staging, Costuming, Stage Make-up, Historical and Cultural backgrounds for seven different styles of women's dance from the regions spanning North Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iran, and Central Asia.
Much more information and registration instructions are provided here:
http://www.amandadancer.com/Helene_BayAreaProject.html
Learn more about Helene on her website: http://www.helene-eriksen.de.


Festival and Show Performance Images archived and available. www.CarlSermonPhotography.Zenfolio.com see new images from: North Bay Belly Dance Bazaar, Carnival of Stars, Yaa Halla Y’all Festival, Desert Dance Festival, SomerFest Berlin, Spain 2012, Jose Maya Flamenco, Shukriya’s Christmas Hafla 2011


Are your regular oriental/belly dance classes on holiday break?
Ma*Shuqa holds weekly classes year round. Dancers welcome to drop-in. $15/class
Ma*Shuqa’s Weekly classes in Los Gatos (Class cards: 5 classes $60, 10 classes $110):
Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm Technique,
Wednesdays: 7:00-8:15 pm Performance @ Ma*Shuqa’s Studio.
Studio Location Classes/Workshops: 15651 Camino Del Cerro in Los Gatos, California, USA 95032-3721 (408) 356-9473 Open enrollment studio workshops & weekly classes
Schedule Ma*Shuqa Method workshops at your studio. Studio Workshop topics available as private lessons. MaShuqaDancer@gmail.com
Ma*Shuqa and Carl are available for on location performance photography. See www.ReelSoundandLight.com for forms and booking info at Contact Page. Book private photo sessions at our studio with posing by Ma*Shuqa. Private coaching for performance polishing and competition.
Email (MaShuqaDancer@gmail.com)if you wish to receive email with local dance events or post an event. 


Open enrollment studio workshops & weekly classes

Ma*Shuqa’s Weekly classes:

Tuesdays 6:30 pm Technique,

 Wednesdays: 7:00 pm Performance

 @ Ma*Shuqa’s Studio. Schedule Ma*Shuqa Method workshops at your studio. Studio Workshop topics available as private lessons. MaShuqaDancer@gmail.com

Available for on location performance photography.

See www.ReelSoundandLight.com for forms and booking info at Contact Page.

 Book private photo sessions at our studio with posing by Ma*Shuqa. Private coaching for performance polishing and competition.

 (Calendar subject to change)

check www.MaShuqa.com for current schedule.)  

Festival and Show Performance Images archived and available. www.CarlSermonPhotography.Zenfolio.com Studio Location Classes/Workshops: 15651 Camino Del Cerro in Los Gatos, California, USA 95032-3721 (408) 356-9473