Embodied Rhythm Drum & Dance Classes with Yamê & April Centrone (hybrid: in person with Zoom streaming)
Thursdays, 7 - 9pm EST 7 - 8pm EST (drumming class) 8 - 9pm EST (dancing class) Use a time zone converter if you are outside of the US East Coast On Zoom and In Person at: 10PRL 515 Bath Ave. (Floor 2, Studio B) Long Branch, NJ 07740
Rhythm is the heartbeat of belly dance.
In this class series you will learn how to play the most common rhythms and percussive sounds we find in belly dance music, and how to embody those rhythms in your dance.
Take either just the drumming class or just the dancing class (under our 1x/week membership), or get a huge discount for taking both (under our unlimited membership)
Thursdays, 7 - 8pm EST Drumming Class - Open Level Learn the basics of Arabic drumming. In this class you will learn foundational darbuka strokes and techniques, common Arabic rhythms, and improvisational skills for playing drum solos. All levels are welcome.
You will need your own darbuka (at least 17'' tall) if you are taking the class online. If you are taking it in person, we might have a spare drum for you to borrow. When you sign up, please let us know if you will need a drum.
Thursdays, 8 - 9pm EST Dancing Class - Intermediate & Advanced Level Learn how to embody common rhythms and percussive sounds in your dance, in a variety of contexts: drum solos, classical Arabic music, belly dance entrance songs, Arabic pop music, folkloric music, and more.
This class is open to all dancers who already have some experience under their belt. At least 4-6 months of belly dance experience is recommended.
Half of our dance classes include live drumming by April Centrone
Sign Up for One or Both!
Sign up for a 1x/week monthly membership to take either just the drum or the dance class,
Sign up for our unlimited monthly membership to take both the drum and dance classes (and gain access to all our other classes!)
Spring class dates: March 21 (no class on March 28!) April 4, 11, 18*, 25 (*April 18 classes will be online only) (no class on May 2!) May 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20 (Summer class dates will be announced at the end of Spring)
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Limited spots available--sign up before it sells out!
No refunds policy: if you miss a class you can make it up by taking one of our other classes, any time as long as your membership is still active