(Photo by Kevin Hartnell)

The Center for World Rhythms and Movement
4719 Vine Street (St. Bernard)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
(513) 312-9628
suzanne.gerard@gmail.com

Please contact Suzanne Gerard for registration.

WORKSHOPS
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Ghawazee Improvisation Style with Saqra from Seattle, WA 1:00-3:00pm The Ghawazee are Egyptian street and celebration dancers.  Their dance will be taught in a tribal style cued format using Banat Mazin Ghawzee moves.  Basic finger cymbals will be taught and are usually used in this style but can be eliminated by the dancer if needed.  There will be a chance to try it all out at the evening hafla if you desire. Saqra has been nominated for Instructor Of The Year by Zaghareet Magazine! Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628 Layering Isolations with Melody & Rhythm with Saqra 3:30-5:30pm This workshop focuses on combinations using specific isolations and layering techniques.  Learn how to create flow from one move to another and how to layer arms, torso and hip isolations with footwork to different elements found in Middle Eastern music. Saqra has been nominated for Instructor Of The Year by Zaghareet Magazine! Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Onça’s Technique & Props for Belly Dance and Vaudeville 2:00-5:00pm Adapt your dance posture to express both your inner belly dancer and your showgirl.  Warm-ups and conditioning followed by drills and tips for sustainable technique, body awareness for the stage, and work with flamenco-inspired fan.  Most fans will work: feather fans and fan veils will be discussed, but are not usable for the purposes of class.  Fans will be for sale at the event, or bring your own! Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628 Melody & Improvisation for Musicians w/August 12:00-2:00pm Learn traditional Balkan and Middle Eastern riffs.  Improvisation is de-mystified!  Explore a method for playing intuitively and spontaneously-- August will teach some guidelines that can improve soloing and playing off the cuff.  He will discuss how to play a supportive role with other musicians and how to manage group dynamics. Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Bagpipe Master Class w/Richard Kean 1:30-3:00pm This class is open to players of all levels. Richard will cover bagpipe mechanics, maintenance, construction, how the instrument works , how a reed works as well as any other topics students may want to cover. A bit about Richard Kean... Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Richard Kean has been piping since age "very wee."   During his childhood Richard studied with several prominent pipers, Even McRae, Alan McDonald, and Rene Cuson to name a few.  Richard's studies gave him an intimate knowledge of his instrument and lead to the development of an exciting catalog of contemporary music for the Highland Bagpipes and Scottish Smallpipes.  His love of piping has taken him through some of the strangest places in North America and Europe playing in every venue imaginable. During his travels Richard has collected several different bagpipes and regularly does presentations of the various bagpipes of Europe. While in Scotland, Richard apprenticed with Nigel Richard of Garvie bagpipes as a bagpipe maker.  Richard now makes bagpipes specializing in custom Highland Bagpipes and Medieval Great Pipes. Richard has performed with the world champion Hamilton Pipe Band, Poor Man's Fortune, Jiggernaut, Stockbridge Pipe Band, & Medicine Hat Pipe Band. He currently performs with Teribus, Needfire, and Jiggernaut. Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628
Celtic Music for Melodic Instruments w/EJ Jones 12:00-1:30pm Bring your melodic instrument and learn a few Celtic tunes from E.J.'s huge catalog and gain a better understanding of Celtic music. Smallpipes, flutes, recorders, guitars, whistles, etc. are all welcome! A bit about EJ Jones... EJ Jones began learning the bagpipes in 1986 at the St Thomas  Episcopal school in Houston Tx under the tutelage of Michael Cusack.  In the early 1990's he played in the Hamilton Pipe Band directed by  Donald MacPhee and in 1993 the band won the Best Overseas award at  the World Pipe Band Championships. EJ was also a founding member of  the folk group Clandestine which toured the US extensively between  1998 and 2003. In 2006 EJ returned to the competition platform  winning the Professional Piobaireachd event at the Houston Highland  Games. Since 1991 EJ has been a regular performer at the North Texas  Irish Festival, the Bethlehem Celtic Classic and numerous other  Celtic music festivals across the country. In 2003 he released his  first solo album, "The WIllow", which features many of his own  compositions accompanied by the renowned guitarist Gerry O'Beirne and  fiddler Rosie Shipley. EJ now lives in Asheville, North Carolina  where he makes Scottish smallpipes and records for Teribus. Contact Suzanne with any questions at 513 312-9628
Sunday November 25, 2007
Drum workshops with Raquy 1 PM – Beginner 3 PM – Intermediate If you are a beginner drummer taking the intermediate class please know that the class is for the intermediate drummer and will move at a pace for the intermediate level. The class can not slow down for the beginner student. Please take that into consideration before signing up. To register for the drum classes please call Suzanne at 513 312-9628
Saturday September 8, 2007
	Persian Miniatures with Andri Kukas Bills The ancient art of miniature Persian paintings applied to modern day dance postures in a form known as tribal. This moderately strenuous workshop will teach 13 Persian Miniature poses that flow together in a stunning dance of graceful expression and storytelling.  Techniques to incorporate the miniatures into other slow tribal movements will be covered. Strong and beautiful posture will be the under lying theme. 2:00 - 5:00pm
Saturday September 8, 2007
So You Want to Drum for BellyDancers? with Kevin "Nevik" Hartnell This class is for drummers that have some experience. Kevin will review basics, techniques, rhythms and an introduction to split finger technique. 11:30am - 1:00pm
Saturday May 12, 2007
Gothic Bellydance with Draconia Focusing on stage presence, combination steps and a short choreography. The choreography will include slow and fast goth-inspired isolations & combos, which can also be incorporated into other bellydance styles (including tribal). Students should bring a veil (sheer, preferably) and kneepads ... plus lots of attitude! 2:00 to 4:00
Saturday November 25, 2006
Doumbek with Raquy Danzinger Beginner Level at at 4:00 Intermediate at 5:30
Saturday October 7, 2006 (2:00 – 6:00)
	Tribal Moves in 6/8 with Blue Lotus Tribe This workshop will include the cues, moves and combinations that the Blue Lotus Tribe has created for 6/8 rhythms, as a diversion from the common 4 and 8 count rhythms that currently dominate Tribal Dance. The Blue Lotus dancers will dedicate the last hour of this four hour experience with techniques for a more graceful and commanding performance style. Workshop Prerequisites : Tribal Dance Beginner II level or competence in basic belly dance isolations with an understanding of Tribal group dynamics.
Saturday August 19, 2006 (1:00 – 3:00)
Isolations and Undulations with Kristi Schewe This workshop will include techniques for isolating belly rolls, flutters, torso, hip, shoulder, hand and arm movements, layering, and laybacks (how to get down there and how to get back up!). We will focus on how to move just one area of your body with more precision, control and dexterity and how to execute these isolations and undulations with grace and appropriate facial expression. Please bring a floor mat and/or knee pads. All levels.
Saturday May 7, 2006
Doumbek with the world renowned Raquy Danzinger
Sunday April 1 & 2, 2006
	Zilling (April 1) with Tobias Roberson of The Toids Ornamentation and Improvisation in Bulgarian Folk Music (April 2) with Ryan Francesconi of The Toids
Saturday March 25 from 1 to 6
For more information about classes or if you wish to schedule private classes or workshops please feel free to contact Suzanne at sgerard@cinci.rr.com

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