OUD LESSONS include:
- Technique
- Scale theory
- Repertoire
- Improvisation
- Ensemble
- Folkloric and classical material.
DRUMS taught are darbuka/dumbek, riqq, and bendir.
Lessons cover technique and repertoire in Turkish, Arabic, Armenian, and Greek rhythms.
DANSE ORIENTALE
MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
and related topics include:
- Technique
- Improvisation
- Solo and group choreography
- Dancing to live music
- Rhtyhms and Zills
- Veilwork,
- Taksims,
- 9/8 Karsilama
- History and culture
- Flamenco Orientale
- Introduction to Shikhat, Guedra, Ghawazee, Armenian dances.