Darbuka Skills & Drills
Arabic Drumming Class in New Jersey & Online
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm EST
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On Zoom or In Person at:
SharqiDance
30A Lewis St.
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(at Anytime Dance Studios)
Use a time zone converter if you are outside of the US East Coast
On Zoom or In Person at:
SharqiDance
30A Lewis St.
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(at Anytime Dance Studios)
Deepen your connection to Arabic music with our darbuka class, in New Jersey or online!
Learn how to play one of the most prominent percussive instruments in Arabic music: the darbuka (also known as Egyptian tabla, dumbek, doumbek, or derbake)!
This multi-level class covers:
All levels are welcome!
This class is in person in New Jersey, with live online streaming for remote students.
Summer class dates:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20 (no class on August 27!)
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Fall class dates:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (no class on Nov 26—Holiday break)
December 3, 10, 17 (no class on Dec 24 and 31—Holiday break)
(Winter 2027 class schedule/dates will be announced towards the end of the year)
This multi-level class covers:
- Foundational darbuka strokes
- Common rhythms in Arabic music
- Exciting variations and ornamentation techniques
- Playing along to belly dance music
- Improvisational skills for playing drum solos
All levels are welcome!
This class is in person in New Jersey, with live online streaming for remote students.
Summer class dates:
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20 (no class on August 27!)
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Fall class dates:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19 (no class on Nov 26—Holiday break)
December 3, 10, 17 (no class on Dec 24 and 31—Holiday break)
(Winter 2027 class schedule/dates will be announced towards the end of the year)
Requirements
You will need your own darbuka (at least 17'' tall) if you are taking the class online. Contact us for vendor recommendations and discount codes!
If you are taking the class in person, let us know ahead of time if you will need to borrow a spare darbuka.
If you are taking the class in person, let us know ahead of time if you will need to borrow a spare darbuka.
More Info
- No drumming, music, or dance experience necessary
- Limited spots available--sign up before it sells out!
- No refunds policy: this class is recorded, so if you miss it, you can catch the recording after.
Preview
About the Teacher
Yamê is a belly dance performer and teacher with over 18 years experience dancing to and immersing herself in Arabic music, and over 5 years experience playing the darbuka.
She has a passion for learning, teaching and empowering clients with the tools they need to create peace and joy for themselves from the inside out. |
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