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March 2010 Egyptian Dance and Rhythms - Katie Holland
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- Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March 2010
This workshop will included a thorough interpretation of Arabic rhythms, bellydance technique and layering, culminating in a dynamic drum solo choreographed by Katie and Simon.
There will also be time for discussion and the chance to participate in a Zar (Trance dance) meditation - ideal for letting go of all your tensions!
Katie and Simon will also give you a demonstration after Supper on the Friday evening.
Dancing from the age
of three and having studied Ballet, Tap, Modern, African, Samba, Bollywood,
Classical Indian, Sacred Nepalese, Tribal Fusion, Egyptian Bellydance
and Tai Chi. Katie's love of, dedication and commitment to her dance shines
through and is evident to all who see. Combining traditional with her
own unique interpretations - fusing herself to an ancient culture whilst
dancing forth into the new. Katie enthuses and inspires this magical energy
to all she meets.
Katie is in high demand as a teacher and performer at all kinds of events,
with musicians at festivals, weddings, parties, holistic, corporate, river
cruises and as a film extra, performing alongside Amani of Lebanon, Hossam
and Serena Ramzy and many Bollywood/Hindi musicians.
She is also founder and organiser of Bodies
and Beats World Music and Dance events featuring experienced teachers
and performers from around the globe.
www.katie-holland.net
Originally classically trained as a violinist and viola player, Simon now works as a multi-percussionist, drummer, music teacher, music therapist and journalist. He's worked with bands and artists such as Yasmin Levy, Natasha Atlas, Rolf Harris, qanun virtuoso Abdullah Chhadeh from Syria and Hassan Erraji from Morocco.
His travels have also taken him to Cuba and Morocco where he studied with master drummers and Morocco is where he spends as much time as possible. He has been writing world music percussion articles and interviews for Drummer Magazine since coming back to the UK over five years ago.
www.myspace.com/simonwebsterdrums
