Middle Eastern Rhythm and Dance
Raqs al-Sharqi
Middle Eastern rhythm and dance is a featured dynamic in performance by Kenne. The beautiful, ritual dances, sometimes called, "Bellydance" have been an attribute of the cultures of the Mediterranean since days of antiquity; known throughout the Maghreb, the Balkans the Levant and the Arabian peninsula. Kenne teaches and performs on dumbek, often supporting the beautiful and talented dancer, "NASHEETA". View a sample of a bellydance demonstration by Nasheeta at Indiga Yoga Studio here.
Renaissance Festival 2010
Shakopee, MN (3 miles south off Hwy 169)
For information call (952-445-7361)
MID-EAST WEEKEND
featuring Rakstar Belly Dance Fusion
August 28 and 29
- Dance and Dumbek open lessons (Bad Manor Area - 10:00/12:30/2:30 PM)
- John Khoury's Arabic Ensemble (10:30 AM)
- Parade (11:30 AM)
- Kings Dance Show (Royal Court, following the parade - 12:00 PM)
- Bellydance solo show (1:30PM)
- John Khoury's Arabic Ensemble (2:30 AM)
- Bellydance solo show (3:30PM)
- Pavilion Special Show (Main Pavilion 4:30 PM)
- Bellydance Competition (5:00 PM)
Twin Cities local performances at restaurants, dance studios and clubs in and around the Minneapolis - St Paul, Minnesota area.
Nasheeta (Belly Dancer) and Kenne Thomas (Dumbek)
Ansari's Mediterranean Grill and Lounge
1960 Rahncliff Road (Just west of Hwy 35E at the Cliff Rd. exit)
Eagan, MN (651) 452-0999
Check the website, or call for performance dates and schedule
Rhythm is an important element in the support of the enchanting dances of the Middle East. Kenne's technique books on the study of the Egyptian drum, Dumbek, the accompanying frame drum, the Riqq, and the finger cymbals, culturally known as, Zills, or Sagat are available on the publications pages here.
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