Workshop List Dragonz Wylde, TX May 2010
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THE SIMPLICITY OF DRUMMING
Tabber Millard
The workshop Tabber will be giving is one for all types of drummer’s…old and new… pro’s and beginner’s. The point of the workshop is simplicity… drumming doesnt have to be hard or chaotic. The shortest distance between two points, is simplicity.
He will help you learn to feel comfortable and how to listen properly of whats going on around and in the circle. He will demonstrate proper hand technique, and exercises to help get you started and enjoying the circle more, he will also discuss proper drum circle manners.
Remember, when you are in a circle with a drum… you have a job to do… make the dancers move… bringing the energy from the earth. Not to annoy the person next to you by tapping out of control…always be aware of your sound, and make sure it flows within the sound of the circle as a WHOLE. these are some of the points that Tabber will touch on… because Tabber wants to make you a better drummer!!
Tabber Millard of the world famous band VAST and former member of Dreamtrybe, was born in Houston, TX 1982. Raised by master drummer’s and musician’s, he pursued a life in Music by the time he was 2 years old..
He is now a world known, International touring and recording artist and has worked with some top names in the music industry..
Tabber has studied an array of styles.. African, Latin, Middle Eastern, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Blues, Jazz, Ska, and Rock.
He has melted these styles into one he likes to call, Tribal Fusion.. his styles are unusual and they get to the point… the point being to make your hips and soul swirl in dance throughout the universe.
Henna and Drum Workshop
Esmeray
Esmeray was introduced to Belly Dancing and its music at Scarborough Faire by Isis and The Star Dancers. She was a belly dancer until an old knee injury forced her to curtail her dance activities. From June of 1996 to August 2006 Esmeray was a member of Isis and The Star Dancers.
In February of 2001 she began taking doumbek classes from Ahmed at Isis’ Star Dancer Studio. In June of 2002 after drumming at Scarborough Faire on the Belly Dance Treasures stage, Isis gave her the opportunity to become an instructor.
Esmeray was an instructor at The Isis Star Dancer Studio through July 2006. Esmeray has been fortunate to attend classes and workshops by:
Jamal Mohhamed
Susu Pampanin
Issam Houshan
Reda Darwish
Sean Le Blanc of Wind and Fingers
Radu
Esmeray currently teaches onoing Doumbek classes at Miabella’s Crescent Moon Belly Dance Studio.
In addition, Esmeray is a former board member of North Texas Middle Eastern Dance Association (NTMEDA) and was one of the instructors featured at the 2008 and 2009 Cheap Thrills Workshops where she taught a workshop for dancers and musicians working together as a team.
Along with her music partner Dragonia they perform as the group Cybele Musicians. The Venues that they have performed are, Ya Halla Y’all, Kismet, Junefest, Dare to Dream and Crescent Moon Studio’s Christmas Hafla’s, Middle Faire, Mansfield Pecan Festival, Byblos in Fort Worth Texas, Worldfest in Addison, Texas as well as various private parties.
In addition to belly dancing and drumming Esmeray is also a Henna Artist.
Esmeray is available for private lessons and workshops in drumming as well as Henna.
Those interested in an initial journey into dreamtime can participate in a “dreaming with the drum” experience after the initial discussion.Please do not eat for a couple of hours before the session as this will slow down your ability to dream. This is not a drug induced experience, but created through the breath and the drum coming into harmony.
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I had a blast at Hawkfest…I am looking forward to future festivals. I am already making plans for next years event.
Is there still space available for Hawkfest?
Classes for dancing with fire will be hosted by Wyldefyre Productions.
Please bring your tools, or, if you have none-
for poi- socks with weighted tennis ball, thick shoe laces
fire faerie-string, rubber ball with hole through it
a staff- fans- laces with weighted tennis balls on the end
We will also be teaching an advanced safety class for those who work with groups or for proffessional events.
We have a land crew member that might be hosting some Sweats at the Sweat Lodge. Still unconfirmed, but he normally does them everytime, at least twice. Keep an ear/eye out, and i’ll be sure to badger him into doing it for sure.
There will be a Fire Spinning and Saftey Workshop for the Texas Hawkfest Details on what the workshop covers will be posted soon! Please check back at a later date. Thank you for your patience. Hawkfest Staff