Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp
1-3rd of July 2011.
Gates are open on Friday 1pm there will be Workshops and Concerts until Sunday midnight.
We have to leave the site by Monday 1pm.
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Venue: Camerton Hall, Meadgat, Camerton BA2 0NL, Bath North East Somerset
The Camerton Hall is about, 1 mile from Timsbury and about 6 miles south of Bath.
Full Camping Weekend ticket including Friday, Saturday and Sunday night Camping: £90 / Student Concession £75.
EARL BIRD TICKETS until the 20th of April 2011 £75.
For bookings and More info please contact Maren: marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 01761-420664
SATURDAY DAY TICKETS
We offer day tickets for Saturday including Workshops and Concerts for £45
Student Discount Saturday day tickets are £40
CONCERT ONLY TICKETS:
FRIDAY CONCERT £7/£5
Friday at 8pm –more info will follow soon.
SATURDAY CONCERTS £10/£8
Saturday 8.30pm more info will follow soon.
strong>SUNDAY CONCERT £7/£5
Sunday at 6pm –more info will follow soon.
For bookings please contact Maren for more info: marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 01761-420664
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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WORKSHOPS 2010
More info about the Workshops in 2011 will follow soon.
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MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC WORKSHOP
The course would provide a unique opportunity for musicians to explore the relationship between Middle Eastern and Western music. Participants will bring their own melody instrument, which they already have a basic proficiency on and are able to learn simple melodies either by ear or from sheet music (provided). Arabic scales are introduced which do not use quarter notes but sound very “eastern” and melodies based on these scales will be learned. Improvisation is a very important element in Arabic music and participants are encouraged to explore their
improvisational abilities in a supportive structure. Arabic music forms and scales with quarter tones are introduced and demonstrated for participants to help in their appreciation of Arabic music.
MAREN LUEG – www.arabicmusicband.com and www.myspace.com/marenlueg
Turkish & Arabic Nay. Mizmar, Zurna and Saxophone and Silver Flute. Maren has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern and Balkan music for over 10 years playing Western and Middle Eastern wind instruments. She performs regularly with British and Arab musicians around the UK and has studied such traditional Middle Eastern wind instruments as the Nay (bamboo flute) and Zurna (double reed pipe)
in Turkey and Egypt.
Turkish and Arabic Nay Flute
NEY FLUTE WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
with Maren
Maren Lueg: www.myspace.com/marenlueg
Places for the Ney Workshop need to be booked in advance.
Neys are provided.
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INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
In this workshop we will use traditional drums and percussion ( provided ) to introduce the commonly found rhythms across the Middle East. Learning the correct playing technique we will learn to play together as a percussive ensemble. Open to all levels – no experience necessary.
INTRODUCTION TO KHALIJI ( Gulf ) RHYTHMS
This workshop is aimed at students who have already some experience of playing Middle Eastern drums and percussion. The rhythms used in the Khalij are often played together to create a very funky sounding polyrhythmic groove. Participants will play in small groups playing different cross rhythms to create the overall sound of the Khalij polyrhythm. Handclapping plays is a very important part and so students of all levels can be accommodated but the drumming parts will mostly go to players with some experience. All percussion provided.
CHAS WHITAKER www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Chas has been playing and teaching Middle Eastern percussion for over 15 years and is known for his clear and relaxed teaching style.
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TRIBAL FUSION WITH A TWIST OF BELLYDANCE
Accompanied by live music
MICHELLE PENDER
An upbeat workshop designed to bring a sparkle to your eye and a spark into your hips. A fusion of flavors combining Belly dance with Tribal Fusion Twist, teaching you technique, fluidity and combos to take away.
Michelle Pender (Whirling Dervish Bazaar): www.whirling-dervish.co.uk
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BALADI – THE SOUL OF EGYPTIAN DANCE
Accompanied by live music
With Carmen Jones, Chas Whitaker and Maren Lueg.
A workshop designed to bring depth and understanding to one of the most essential styles of Egyptian dance. Baladi is an urbanized folk style that has an earthy yet sensual feel and is generally almost always improvised.
This workshop will take you through step by step suggestions of dance technique, musical understanding and emotional content that is required for you to create your very own Baladi experience.
CARMEN JONES: www.raqsarabia.co.uk
Carmen found her true passion in life, Arabic dance, in the early 1990s. She now travels nationally teaching and performing with the bands MAZAJ and the ARABIC BALKAN GYPSY BAND.
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TURKISH GYPSY DANCE WORKSHOP.
Accompanied by live music
Enjoy the freedom of this fiery dance and learn to dance to 9/8 rhythms. Learn the moves of the Roma to create your own improvisational free-spirited dance.
With Raheesha
RAHEESHA
Raheesha, teaches weekly Middle Eastern Dance classes in Somerset, England however, her dance career has taken her further afield. It was while living in Morocco in 1988 that she fell in love with the dance, and soon after moving to the United States her dance career took off. Raheesha is the director of MAJMA Dance Festival.
RAHEESHA - www.desert-divas.co.uk
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Bands performing at the Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp in 2010 more info about the bands in 2011 will follow soon.
Friday at 8pm – COUNTRY AND EASTERN
http://www.myspace.com/countryandeastern
The Country and Eastern Band. The unique Country and Eastern sound with its diverse eastern and western influences, relies on a careful balance of the familiar with the unknown. Following in the footsteps of British Bands Asian Dub Foundation and Transglobal Underground, their music layers the more unusual sounds of eastern instruments and words over the unmistakable beat of rock. They successfully fuse modern rearrangements of traditional Turkish and Kurdish pieces with original songs and poignant English lyrics.
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Saturday 8.30pm – MAZAJ BAND see BANDS
with Dancers Raheesha, Michelle Pender and Carmen Jones.
A vibrant sensory experience straight from the heart of the Middle East. A combination of Belly Dance, Oud, Arabic percussion and a whole array of traditional wind instruments. The distinctive rhythms and lyrical beauty fused with the elegance of the dance will lift the spirit and transport you to a place of magic.
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Saturday 10.00 pm – ARABIC BALKAN GYPSY BAND see BANDS
www.arabicbalkangypsyband.com
with Dancers: Raheesha, Michelle Pender and Carmen Jones.
The Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band’s repertoire, sensitively blends Arabic Classics, Turkish Gypsy music and Balkan melodies using traditional Arabic percussion, electric Bass, Saxophone, Arabic nay flute, Trumpet and Mizmar and fronted by the captivating dance of Carmen Jones . The ABGB’s are guaranteed to get audiences up and dancing. The band has performed at Glastonbury Festival, Majma International Belly Dance Festival and the Bath Fringe.
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For more info visit: www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Situated on a beautiful site for camping with changing rooms and showers available.
Workshops and performances take place in the community hall with dance floor, kitchen & bar.
For bookings and more info contact Maren: 01761- 420664
marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Venue: Camerton Hall, Meadgate, Camerton BA2 0NL, Bath North East Somerset
The Camerton Hall is about, 1 mile from Timsbury and about 6 miles south of Bath.
Camping area and view from the Community Hall.
WORKSHOPS:
Carmen Jones: www.raqsarabia.co.uk
Michelle Pender (Whirling Dervish Bazaar): www.whirling-dervish.co.uk
Raheesha (Director of the Majma Dance Festival): www.majmadance.co.uk
Middle Eastern Percussion:
Chas Whitaker: www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Middle Eastern Music and Arabic Nay:
Maren Lueg: www.myspace.com/marenlueg
Confirmed Bands:
Mazaj: www.myspace.com/mazajband
The Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band: www.arabicbalkangypsyband.co.uk
The Country & Eastern Band: www.myspace.com/countryandeastern
Situated on a beautiful site for camping with changing rooms and showers available.
Workshops and performances take place in the community hall with dance floor, kitchen & bar.
Catering
There will be a small Café on site, selling warm food and snacks
I will send out an email to all participants asking about your dairy requirements soon.
There will be a Bar on Friday and Saturday evening.
For bookings and more info contact Maren: 01761-420664
marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp 18th to 20th of June – Information:
Local Services and Transport
Local Transport to and from the Camerton Community Hall:
Bus:
179 Bus. Departs from the main Bath Bus Station, next to Bath Train Station ask the bus driver to drop you off at Camerton Hall, Meadgate at the Weekesley Ln Junction to Hook Hill Rd. If you miss the drop off point you can get off at the bus station in Timsbury and walk back to the Camerton Community Hall which is at the Juction of Weekesley Ln – Hook Hill Rd. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the bus station in Timsbury to the Camerton Community Hall.
Driving Directions
Start address: Bath, Avon UK
End address: Weekesley Ln/B3115
Start at: Bath, Avon UK
1. Head south on Pierrepont St/A3039 toward Terrace Walk Continue to
follow A3039 – 0.2 mi
2. Turn right at Dorchester St/A3039 Continue to follow Dorchester St –
0.1 mi
3. Turn left at Broad Quay/A367 – 210 ft
4. Turn left at Lower Bristol Rd/A36 – 217 ft
5. Take the 1st right onto Rossiter Rd/A36 – 62 ft
6. Turn right at Claverton St/A36 – 154 ft
7. Take the 1st left onto Wells Rd/A367 – 0.6 mi
8. Turn right at Wells Way/A367 Continue to follow A367 Go through 2
roundabouts – 2.8 mi
9. Turn right at B3115 – 3.0 mi
Arrive at: Weekesley Ln/B3115
Google Map Link for email:
Right Click or Right Click and then Copy and Paste
Local Shops and Pub (10-15 minutes walk from the Camerton Community Hall)
There is a Co-op and a McColl’s Shop and an Off license on North Rd at the corner of Landsdown View in Timsbury.
Seven Star Pub (Meals available)
North Road
Timsbury, Bath, Avon BA2 0JJ
01761 470 398
Seven Star Website
For accommodation and Local Services:
Timsbury Community Website
Taxi Services:
Call Richard -Ansomcabs Taxis/Minibuses Phone 01761 413 421 – 0800 955 7161 (Mobile) 07969556174
or
Willow Taxis & Mini Buses 01761 435 366
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Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp Timetable
18th to 20th of June
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Friday
Hall:
Middle Eastern Buffet 18.00 – 19.30
Hall:
20:00 Concert -Country and Eastern
Saturday the 19th of June:
Hall:
Breakfast Buffet 8:30 -9:30
Morning Session
Yurt:
10.00 – 11.20 Chas percussion Workshop.
11.30 – 1pm Chas percussion Workshop.
Marquee:
10.00 – 11.45 Maren Middle Eastern Music Seminar/ Workshop. (Please let Maren know in the beginning of the Workshop if you like to leave early to join Chas’s or Carmen’s Workshop at 11.30)
12.00 – 1pm Ney Flute beginners workshop with Maren (Ney Flutes are provided)
Hall:
10.00 – 11.20 Michelle Pender Tribal Dance ( CD )
11.30 – 12.50 Carmen Baladi Workshop ( CD)
1pm to 2pm Lunch Break
Afternoon session
Hall:
14.00 – 15.00 Carmen Jones Baladi Workshop with Chas and Maren playing live music.
15.15 – 16.15 Michelle Pender Tribal Dance Workshops with Chas and Maren playing live music.
16.30 – 17.30 Raheesha Turkish Gypsy Dance Steps to 9/8 rhythm to Chas and Maren playing live music.
Hall:
18:30 – 20:00 Middle Eastern Buffet
Concert:
20:30 Mazaj Band and Michelle, Carmen and Raheesha.
22:00 Arabic Balkan Gypsy Band
Sunday the 20th of June.
Hall:
Breakfast Buffet 8:30 -9:30
Morning Session
Yurt:
10.00 – 11.00 Chas percussion Workshop
11.10 – 12:30 Chas percussion Workshop
Marquee:
10:00 – 11.00 Maren Ney beginners workshop Maren.
11.10 – 12.30 Maren Middle Eastern Music Workshop/Seminar
Hall:
10.00 – 11.00 Raheesha Turkish Gypsy Dance to CD.
11.10 – 12.30 Carmen Workshop to Russell playing Oud taqasim and CD .
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break
Hall:
13.30 – 14.45 Carmen Jones Baladi Workshop to Chas and Maren playing live music.
Yurt:
13.30 – 14.45 Tribal dance and Percussion Workshop. Michelle Pender is going to teach Tribal Dance and open the session for intermediate to advanced Middle Eastern Percussion students from Chas’s workshop. Chas is going to lead the Percussion group in the beginning of the Workshop.
Hall:
15.00 – 16.15
Raheesha Turkish Gypsy Dance to live music.
Hall or outside next to the Yurt depending on the weather conditions:
16. 30 – 17.30
Final Gathering and conclusion of the weekend and informal performance opportunity for the Workshop groups.
19.00 Gathering in the Yurt or around the fires in the evening for everyone who likes to stay over night on Sunday. The Hall is going to be closed but toilets and showers are open on Sunday night.
We have to leave the site on Monday before 11:00 am
