Gypsy Parade Troupe

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GYPSY PARADE TROUPE
Come and be part of the Festival Parade! Just show up for the Parade with something to shake, hit or shimmy and be part of the fun OR come and join the Gypsy Parade Troupe. There will be two rehearsal/jams which will be a fun way to experience the wonders of New World Rhythm, Movement and Music with some of the most exciting groups and teachers in the Illawarra. The Gypsy Parade Troupe will be a collective effort and will feature Drumming and Dance with Manthy and Students, Damion Stirling of Elemental Rhythm and Moves, Obrobini, Tribal Jewels and the Jewels of the Harem, Cinnamon Twist School of Belly Dance, and some melodic action with Mark Holderkeeping, Ann Lehmann’s Folk School, Mel Wishart and more!!
All Welcome! No experience necessary!

Rehearsal/Jams
Wednesday the 16th of January : Time 5pm- 6.30pm : Venue : The Uniting Church Hall in Bulli as part of the (Folk Music School)
Saturday the 19th of Jan at the Festival : Time- 9.30am- 11am : Venue – Grivellea Park

FESTIVAL PARADE 6pm SATURDAY 19th of January 2008
Assemble for Festival Parade at 5.30pm Near the Black Diamond Marquee

PLEASE send me a message if you are interested in being involved so we have an idea of numbers!

Happy, safe and loving festive season to all!

Sunday 23rd of September 4pm – 7pm FREE

The afternoon will begin with singer song writer set from Noah Hampson, YT and Manthy and then with help from special guests including Pedro Altuna and Mat Bourne we will do some New World music featuring percussion, accordian, percussion, sax, percussion and maybe some percussion. Hope to see you there with your dancing shoes on!
THE BOWLO
578-584 LAWRENCE HARGRAVE DRIVE WOMBARRA 2515 | Ph: 4267 2139

Term 4 Information
Dates | Wed 17th of October – Wed the 19th of December

Times | 6pm – 7pm Beginners

6.30- 7.30pm ongoing Class

Cost |  $15 and $12 conession per casual class

$120 and $100 for a full 10 week term

(Installments can be arranged)

Venue | Cinnamon Twist Dance Studio

corner of Burelli and Kenny Streets, Wollongong

Ten reasons I hand drum Egyptian style.

1) I love it!

2) I was lucky enough to meet Ibrahim el Minyawi and be inspired by his wonderful playing style. It is fluid, melodic, strong and expressive.

3) It is my favourite way to communicate with people. Much more fun than words!

4) It relaxes me.

5) It’s fun.

6) It gives my nervous system a break from thinking too much.

7) It is an intricate, beautiful and expressive tradition. Which you can use to express every possible human emotion.
It is a great instrument for playing with other musicians and dancers.

9) The drumming I have been lucky enough to learn through wonderful drummers here in Australia and in London (see My Training page for more information) is a rich and wonderful tradition which I believe is incredibly valuable to preserve and continue for future generations.

10) Somehow I have no choice. I am a drummer!

Click on comments below to add your reasons for drumming.

Dancer Sarah Hamilton and I will be working on an evening of music and dance for later in the year.

Pencil in the date and I’ll give you more information as it comes to hand.

Saturday July 28th – September 22nd

Time | 4- 5 pm after Hilal Dance Class

Venue | UNSW Dance Studio , Kensington

People often ask me for CDs to listen to. So I have just added some links that have information, audio samples and online shops that sell music CDs with Ibrahim El Minyawi (the master drummer I learnt from in London in 2001) on them. Check them out. (Click on the links to the right)

If you would like to add any information about related music click on comments below.