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Middle Eastern Drumming and Finger Cymbal workshops

Created by Liz Malcom (See other events)
  • Apr 17, 2010 from 4:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location: Devyani Dance Center
  • Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2020
LOCAL DANCERS HOST LEGENDARY MIDDLE EASTERN MUSICIANSBIRMINGHAM, AL, Devyani Dance Company, the world-renowned belly dance troupe that calls Irondale home, is bringing one of the most famed Middle Eastern music groups to Birmingham on April 17 for workshops and a gala. Helm, who was recently voted Favorite Musicians of the Year by Zaghareet! Magazine, will share their secrets for making music the Middle Eastern way – with drums and also with finger cymbals.Helm (www.helmmusic.com), based in California, teaches workshops at various locations around the world on a regular basis. Their intent is to introduce people to Middle Eastern rhythms and enable them to express themselves through percussion instruments and dance, focusing on classic drums and ornate finger cymbils, or zils. Be prepared - not only will the music move you, the physical beauty of these instruments is a sight to behold!All workshops will take place at Devyani Dance Studio on April 17, 2010. The drumming workshop is scheduled for 9am to 12pm and costs $50; those who are interested can register online at http://helmdrumming.eventbrite.com. The zilling workshop will take place from 1pm to 4pm and is $50; online registration is offered at http://helmzilling@eventbrite.com. A gala of music and belly dancing will conclude the day of festivities at 7pm on April 17 at a location that will be announced soon.About Devyani Dance Company: Located in Irondale, AL, Devyani Dance Center is home to the professional belly dance troupe, Devyani Dance Company (www.devyani.net). Megha Gavin, its founder and director, teaches the American Tribal Style (ATS) format of belly dance and enjoys the only official partnership with Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance in San Francisco, who is the creator of ATS belly dance. Classes are offered at the studio throughout the year and Middle Eastern items such as textiles and jewelry are available for purchase. Devyani performs at local festivals and restaurants in addition to renowned venues around the country.
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