TAQSIM : fundamentals for dance @ 1pm EST Live on Zoom
Musicians in the Arab world create improvisations with their melodic instruments. Using maqam modes, modulations, melodic trajectory and emotive storytelling, they create a musical excursion. It can stand alone, or be placed before (or within) a composition. Dancers can perform to a musician’s taqsim. The dancer too will improvise, following the melody, responding to the transitions, and connecting to the emotional journey. At its best, it becomes a cross discipline fully improvised duet. Karim Nagi, as a musician and dancer, has developed a clear system for communicating this crossover art form. His goal is to empower dancers to connect with the soul of the music, and enact their own unique creativity. Dancers and musicians are welcome.
The class will take place Live on Zoom on Sunday March 10 at 1pm NY time which is 6pm Rome, 10am Los Angeles. (Please note that in the USA this is the first day of Daylight Savings)
Afterwards, a recording of the class will be available to stream for 3 weeks.
The riqq is a vast and inspiring tambourine. When played in the Arab style, it becomes a virtual instrument that astounds listeners, and adds valuable layers to the music. It can babe played at a high filigree level worthy of classical respect. But it is simultaneously an accessible and communal instrument that is perfect for dancers to connect with rhythm, musical dynamics, and bodily momentum. Karim Nagi is a life-long partner of the riqq, recording albums, training students, and even giving a TEDx Talk about this beloved instrument. This March 10th class will focus specifically on the folkloric and shaabi approaches to playing the riqq. Students at any level will benefit from learning these “popular” techniques, rhythms and aesthetics. Iff you do not have a proper Arabic style riqq, you can suffice with any tambourine-with-skin for this class. Dancers and musicians are welcome.
The class will take place Live on Zoom on Sunday March 10 at 2:30 pm NY time which is 8:30 pm Rome, 11:30am Los Angeles. (Please note that in the USA this is the first day of Daylight Savings)
Afterwards, a recording of the class will be available to stream for 3 weeks.
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