Karim Nagi

[zaynahcantara]

Just took a workshop yesterday with Karim Nagi. WOW! What a great teacher, and all around nice person. If you have the chance to take from him, don't pass it up!

[bintbeled]

I'm a fan, too! Very impressive, with his wide range of versatile skills, and his ability to teach 3 different percussion instruments in a room full of vary mixed level students. Looking forward to his workshops at SaharaDance next month!

[dunyah]

He is coming to my town THIS WEEK! I am looking forward to the show, two workshops and a semi-private riqq lesson with him!

[Lauren_]

Karim is an amazing instructor, highly recommend him as well.

[EzmaSiddiqah]

love him!!!!

[Sitara9]

I also enjoyed Karim Nagi's workshop yesterday! I felt like I learned a great deal from him in just two hours.

[dunyah]

I also enjoyed Karim Nagi's workshop yesterday! I felt like I learned a great deal from him in just two hours.

What was the title of the workshop? What kinds of things did you find instructive?

[bintbeled]

Dunyah, he taught 3 rhythms, Sa'idi, Sa'udi, and Sedassi. He'll be back in the area next month to teach dance.

[yasmindiab]

I think you all know how I feel about this man.

;)

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR by Karim Nagi / New York City / November 5-7, 2010

I can't go this year like I thought I was going to, but I'm saving up for next year.

We *heart* Karim!

If you ever have a chance to take "Musicality for Dancers" TAKE IT!. Its amazing.

[dunyah]

I think you all know how I feel about this man.

;)

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR by Karim Nagi / New York City / November 5-7, 2010

I can't go this year like I thought I was going to, but I'm saving up for next year.

We *heart* Karim!

If you ever have a chance to take "Musicality for Dancers" TAKE IT!. Its amazing.

Yes, Musicality for Dancers is on the schedule! Also Arabic Folk Dance Intensive.

[AngelicaDances]

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR by Karim Nagi / New York City / November 5-7, 2010

Yay! I'm going to the seminar!! I met him in Montreal 2 weeks ago and it was such a pleasure. He has so much to teach and offer! Counting down the months to November!

[Shaia]

I am hosting Karim on August 7 and 8 in Milwaukee; he will be here performing at Arab World Fest. Here is his workshop schedule; you can register on www.milwaukeebellydance.com, "Workshops". -- Shaia

On August 7 and 8, 2010, Shaia will host Arab musician, folk dancer, recording artist and educator Karim Nagi from Turbo Tabla for workshops at Astor Street Dance Studio, 1228 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI.

Saturday, August 7, 11am to 1pm:

RHYTHM FOR DANCERS: It's time to raise the bar for rhythmic literacy! A dancer's immediate connection to the music is the rhythm produced by the Tabla and percussion. Karim teaches each rhythm using the three-sound clapping approach. Karim then performs sample rhythms on the Tabla. Students will learn each rhythm by name, "dum-tak" vocalization, and clapping. Afterwards the dancers will learn choreography segments to help gain bodily control with the sample rhythm, putting theory into practice. By physically personifying each Rhythm, bodily mastery of that rhythm will be achieved. This movement workshop is perfect for any dancer who wants to better understand what they are dancing to.

Sunday, August 8, 11am to 1pm:

ARAB FOLK DANCE INTENSIVE: This class is an intensive introduction to the traditional group dances from the Arab world. These dances are primarily unisex, and emphasize synchronicity and group cohesion. This workshop includes Dabka Line Dance, Basic Tahteeb/Assaya Cane Dance, and the group-healing ritual motions found in Zikr and Zar practices. Each dance is taught efficiently as an introduction to the style, and is an initiation into possible future study. These dances are less glamourous than the performance-oriented heroism of the solo dances found in the Arab world. These are the dances done by "The People" in social, celebratory, and spiritual group settings. They can be taught to dancers at any level, as both a cultural and artistic experience. The group movements and concepts can later be extrapolated into performance-caliber skills and themes.

Workshops are $40 each or two for $75. Space is limited so reserve your place with payment to shaia@milwaukeebellydance.com at www.paypal.com

[RioDancerCO]

I took his "drum solos for dancers and drummers", "Arab folk dance" and zil workshops when he was in Colorado over Valentine's weekend. Absolutely fantastic! We learned 3 complete choreographies in the folk dance workshop alone. My brain was so stuffed full of new information... He also sent class notes to those of us with emails on his list.

[yasmindiab]

I am hosting Karim on August 7 and 8 in Milwaukee; he will be here performing at Arab World Fest. Here is his workshop schedule; you can register on www.milwaukeebellydance.com, "Workshops". -- Shaia

On August 7 and 8, 2010, Shaia will host Arab musician, folk dancer, recording artist and educator Karim Nagi from Turbo Tabla for workshops at Astor Street Dance Studio, 1228 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI.

Saturday, August 7, 11am to 1pm:

RHYTHM FOR DANCERS: It's time to raise the bar for rhythmic literacy! A dancer's immediate connection to the music is the rhythm produced by the Tabla and percussion. Karim teaches each rhythm using the three-sound clapping approach. Karim then performs sample rhythms on the Tabla. Students will learn each rhythm by name, "dum-tak" vocalization, and clapping. Afterwards the dancers will learn choreography segments to help gain bodily control with the sample rhythm, putting theory into practice. By physically personifying each Rhythm, bodily mastery of that rhythm will be achieved. This movement workshop is perfect for any dancer who wants to better understand what they are dancing to.

Sunday, August 8, 11am to 1pm:

ARAB FOLK DANCE INTENSIVE: This class is an intensive introduction to the traditional group dances from the Arab world. These dances are primarily unisex, and emphasize synchronicity and group cohesion. This workshop includes Dabka Line Dance, Basic Tahteeb/Assaya Cane Dance, and the group-healing ritual motions found in Zikr and Zar practices. Each dance is taught efficiently as an introduction to the style, and is an initiation into possible future study. These dances are less glamourous than the performance-oriented heroism of the solo dances found in the Arab world. These are the dances done by "The People" in social, celebratory, and spiritual group settings. They can be taught to dancers at any level, as both a cultural and artistic experience. The group movements and concepts can later be extrapolated into performance-caliber skills and themes.

Workshops are $40 each or two for $75. Space is limited so reserve your place with payment to shaia@milwaukeebellydance.com at www.paypal.com

Shaia!!! I know you! ;)

I'm going to be in Chicago about 2 weekends before then. DANG IT! Wish I had the vacation time, I'd extend my stay and come to the workshops! :)

[MakedaMaysa]

I'll be taking two workshops from him next month!

[Shaia]

Shaia!!! I know you! ;)

I'm going to be in Chicago about 2 weekends before then. DANG IT! Wish I had the vacation time, I'd extend my stay and come to the workshops! :)

Shoot! That would have been great!!

[haleemachandani]

Also a fan of Karim! I took a Dabke class a couple of years ago and he's so good at describing not just the steps but also the attitude. What really blew my mind was watching him perform - dance, drums, stick... and the sagat, oh the sagat, he's really quite amazingly talented.

[Shaia]

If you want to take a workshop with Karim, you have a chance on August 7 and 8 in Milwaukee, WI! Karim will be in town, performing at Arab World Fest, and I am hosting him for workshops on both days, Saturday and Sunday. Details are on www.milwaukeebellydance.com under "Workshops". But space is VERY limited (15 people), and is filling up fast, so if you want to get in, please register ASAP.

[Shaia]

If you want to take a workshop with Karim, you have a chance on August 7 and 8 in Milwaukee, WI! Karim will be in town, performing at Arab World Fest, and I am hosting him for workshops on both days, Saturday and Sunday. Details are on www.milwaukeebellydance.com under "Workshops". But space is VERY limited (15 people), and is filling up fast, so if you want to get in, please register ASAP.

If you have any questions, please PM me, as I forget to check my posts on bhuz!

[calianaamar]

Oh cool! Great to hear good things about Karim. He is teaching drumming workshops in Texas at Ya Halla Ya'All in August and my husband is excited to take from him! I'm also thinking about taking his "Dancing with Zills to Live Drums" class there too....has anyone taken this with him before? Curious about the content... :-)

[yasmindiab]

Oh cool! Great to hear good things about Karim. He is teaching drumming workshops in Texas at Ya Halla Ya'All in August and my husband is excited to take from him! I'm also thinking about taking his "Dancing with Zills to Live Drums" class there too....has anyone taken this with him before? Curious about the content... :-)

*gasp* is this a new class? lol

Sounds amazing, and knowing Karim, it will be AMAZING.

He's really a super cool guy, so if you email him or message him on facebook, he'll get back to you about the content. :)

This is a description of his "regular" sagat class from his website:
KARIM NAGI / Arab Tradition Re-Imagined / Arabic Music, Dance & Culture / Percussionist , Folk Dancer , DJ, Composer

"Karim has developed a comprehensive zill method that utilizes drum techniques, and an Ambidextrous approach. He uses the Egyptian Sufi Zikr aesthetic with multiple sounds, open and closed, sizzle and rapid combinations. Students will learn the Arabic rhythms by name and how to play them while dancing! Dancers will learn to use the cymbals to communicate rhythms to a band and accent solo dancing and body movements. Dancers and percussionists of all levels are welcome. He will also teach dance combinations, solo patterns, train the dancer in musicality, and teach when-and-when-not to play within an Arabic song. Karim promises to transform dancers into musicians with his finger cymbal teaching approach."

[calianaamar]

*gasp* is this a new class? lol

Sounds amazing, and knowing Karim, it will be AMAZING.

He's really a super cool guy, so if you email him or message him on facebook, he'll get back to you about the content. :)

This is a description of his "regular" sagat class from his website:
KARIM NAGI / Arab Tradition Re-Imagined / Arabic Music, Dance & Culture / Percussionist , Folk Dancer , DJ, Composer

"Karim has developed a comprehensive zill method that utilizes drum techniques, and an Ambidextrous approach. He uses the Egyptian Sufi Zikr aesthetic with multiple sounds, open and closed, sizzle and rapid combinations. Students will learn the Arabic rhythms by name and how to play them while dancing! Dancers will learn to use the cymbals to communicate rhythms to a band and accent solo dancing and body movements. Dancers and percussionists of all levels are welcome. He will also teach dance combinations, solo patterns, train the dancer in musicality, and teach when-and-when-not to play within an Arabic song. Karim promises to transform dancers into musicians with his finger cymbal teaching approach."

Oooo, that sounds AWESOME!

And look! they finally posted class descriptions on Yaa Halla Ya'All's site! http://www.isisandthestardancers.com...eaching_10.htm

Here's the description for Karim's zills with live drums class....

Dancing with Zills to Live Drums for Drummers & Dancers (Zill technique, movement, and drum solo): Karim teaches Egyptian Sagat (Zills) using multiple sounds per hand. The first hour will cover multiple sounds, 5 classic A'raj (gallop) patterns, rhythms and rolls. The zill patterns will be aligned with hip drop, travel and shimmy steps. Afterwards, the student will practice using the zills within an improvised live drum solo. They will learn to both lead and follow the drummer (Karim), plus call and response. They will also learn to to accent there body movements with zills, and become a "dancing percussionist".

YAY! I'm so excited! ..g.:

[yasmindiab]

Oooo, that sounds AWESOME!

And look! they finally posted class descriptions on Yaa Halla Ya'All's site! http://www.isisandthestardancers.com...eaching_10.htm

Here's the description for Karim's zills with live drums class....

Dancing with Zills to Live Drums for Drummers & Dancers (Zill technique, movement, and drum solo): Karim teaches Egyptian Sagat (Zills) using multiple sounds per hand. The first hour will cover multiple sounds, 5 classic A'raj (gallop) patterns, rhythms and rolls. The zill patterns will be aligned with hip drop, travel and shimmy steps. Afterwards, the student will practice using the zills within an improvised live drum solo. They will learn to both lead and follow the drummer (Karim), plus call and response. They will also learn to to accent there body movements with zills, and become a "dancing percussionist".

YAY! I'm so excited! ..g.:

That really sounds fantastic...I'm going to have to facebook attack him now and BEG that he teach that next time he's in Vegas...or I'll just need to have a private for that one...

His private lessons are amazing, btw...I took one a couple years ago, and learned SO much! If he's available, I would highly recommend it. :)

(tell him I sent you...I should get credit for all the free advertising I do for this man! lol)

[AunnaBarika]

I just sent him a message, but it looks like I missed him when he was on the west coast. I can't wait because I want to take several of these classes! Thanks for the lead gals!

[lushuang]

How funny that I saw this thread today, yesterday I signed up to take 2 workshops with him when he's in Minneapolis later this summer. I can't wait!

[Samira_dncr]

I just sent him a message, but it looks like I missed him when he was on the west coast. I can't wait because I want to take several of these classes! Thanks for the lead gals!

He'll be in Vegas with Ava Fleming February 12-13, 2011. ..g.:

Amira Presents: Karim Nagi Workshops in Las Vegas

[ssipes]

If you ever have a chance to take "Musicality for Dancers" TAKE IT!. Its amazing.

Word. His musicality for dancers was a true epiphany for me!

He is an amazing teacher and performer.

[Samira_dncr]

Word. His musicality for dancers was a true epiphany for me! He is an amazing teacher and performer.

I had the same experience, and I've been dancing nearly 20 years. It was revolutionary.

[amarasdance]

He's coming to MN next month. Cassandra is having a big Jawaahir show, and she's bringing in the Georges Lammam Ensemble, Karim Nagy, and Nesma al- Andalus. Both Nesma and Karim are teaching workshops, as well as performing in the shows. Karim is teaching Musicality for Dancers, Drum Solos: Dancer-Drummer Communications, and Tabla. I'm taking 1 for sure- trying to see if I can come up with the money to take 2!

[yasmindiab]

He's coming to MN next month. Cassandra is having a big Jawaahir show, and she's bringing in the Georges Lammam Ensemble, Karim Nagy, and Nesma al- Andalus. Both Nesma and Karim are teaching workshops, as well as performing in the shows. Karim is teaching Musicality for Dancers, Drum Solos: Dancer-Drummer Communications, and Tabla. I'm taking 1 for sure- trying to see if I can come up with the money to take 2!

Let us know how you enjoy it! He's such a great teacher...can't WAIT for February!