I have created 3 IMix playlists at the bottom of the Resources page that will take you through to the ITunes web site, to play the samples and purchase them online. The first of the IMix playlists is the music I have used to choreography all of the Term 1 dances to. The second playlist is intended for my beginners to practice their new dance moves to, and the last IMix is for the more experienced dance student to get their teeth into. Enjoy.

Wow, we have quite a number of exciting events happening in and around Auckland right now, I thought I would list a few for you to consider attending:

This coming weekend, the Attar workshops at Tapac are on, door sales for workshops are available I understand, so if you have some free time, why not get along, more info here: http://www.attar.org.nz/

Medance Veil Workshop and Layered Shimmies are on 6 and 27 March, details are here Please note the Layered Shimmies workshop time has changed from 2pm to 1.30pm, just 1/2 and hour earlier.

HaNZon Sunday Drum Club starts 14 March, check the blog entry for 1 Feb 2010 for details.

Vicki will be teaching a 2 hour Bollywood inspired dance workshop in the Stanmore Bay Community Hall, Waiora Road on Saturday 13 March at 2pm, cost is $25.00 per student. Contact me or Vicki for further details

Earlybird discounts for the Akaroa Workshops with Devi Mamak & April Erzetich in June 2010 closes at the end of this month, so if you are planning to attend, contact Tracy & Margy with payment as soon as you can. Details are published here: ATS Workshops

And of course the MEDANZ Festival in Tauranga April 8-11 2010 is fast approaching. Accommodation, workshops, T-shirts, show and hafla tickets should all be prepurchased, and if you are not already a member of MEDANZ, you should join before the festival to be eligible for the Members Discount on workshops. Festival details can be found on their web site here.

I hope you are enjoying being back dancing as much as I am enjoying dancing with you and teaching you my new choreographies! Happy shimmies ladies :-}

Yes, Term 1 has finally arrived, looking forward to dancing with you all again tonight!

I have added to the Class page the various pieces of music we will be learning choreographies to at the start of Term 1. Each piece is available for download from Itunes at NZ$1.79. I will be posting some Imix links on the resources page shortly, which will include these tracks.

Sunday Drum Club

Six week hand drumming course with a
Middle Eastern influence

Craig from the HaNZon Percussion Ensemble will introduce you to;

Basic techniques,
How to read a drumming chart
Single finger and split finger styles
Middle Eastern Rhythms with
2 beat cycles – Ayub / Karatchi / Malfuf / Kaligi
4 beat cycles – Maqsum / Saiidi / Heavy Saiidi / Baladi
6 and 8 beat cycles – Cifte teli / Debeke / Chobi
Rhythm ornamentation
Drum “rolls”
Basic frame drumming
Trance drumming
Drumming for a Belly Dancer
Drum solos
Ensemble Compositions.

Bookings are essential as numbers and space are limited
To register or for more information
Phone 021 233 6659 or email drumbeatznz@yahoo.co.nz

$50.00 for 6 weeks or $15.00 per class cash only
A limited number of drums are available for hire for $5.00 per session

Point Chevalier Community Centre, Annex Room,
18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier,
Auckland 1246.
Sundays 2pm – 4pm

Sun 14 March
Sun 21 March
Sun 28 March
Sun 04 April Easter
Sun 11 April No class – will be at MEDANZ
Sun 18 April
Sun 25 April Anzac Day

Hanzon 
Percussion ensemble 
Craig: 021 233 6659
drumbeatznz@yahoo.co.nz
PERCUSSION FOR ALL OCCASIONS