Thread: Shimmy Shack and a 9/8 Workshop! A day and night of 9/8 in Berkley, MA

I posted this in the Events calendar thought I would post it here as well.

THE SHIMMY SHACK!
Sun, Nov 22nd, 5-9PM. Doors open 4:30PM for shopping and fun!
$18 in advance, $22 at door, $10 kids.
590 Berkley Street, (near Taunton Ma) 02779
Discounts apply if you register for the workshops that take place on the same day. Details below.

FEATURING 6 DANCERS AND LIVE MUSIC BY MIKE GREGIAN AND FRIENDS!
Please join The Shimmy Shack and welcome, from NYC, a fabulous, folkloric-loving, fusion dancer. If you go krazy for Karshlima, if you get rowdy for Romani, you will applaud the passionate dancing of PACITA! Home

Hostess of New England Belly Dance Calendar, workshop sponsee andsparkling, pro dancer, Boston's own elegant and charming, Erzulie! ErzulieDancer.com

Don't miss, from Cambridge, the ever lyrical, lovely, dark and mysterious, Zameena Asmar. Floating in from Framingham, be sure to savor the sweet, sultry, sassy and classy, Kebi! A first time dancer at the Shimmy Shack, make a lot of noise for the snakey and sensational, Serene! And, yet another delightful and daring first timer at The Shimmy Shack, rising star, Roshanak!

THE BAND: Please join The Shimmy Shack in making sure these fine musicians' are met with the respect and adoration that they deserve.
Mike Gregian on doumbek plays regularly at the legendary Athenian Corner and is known and loved by belly dancers all over the United States. Costas Maniatakos on oud is also a one of our region's finest players and member of Freddie Elias' ensemble at the Athenian Corner. Hagop Garabedian from Providence, having just played The Helping Hips' Gala, is delighted to be with us on keyboards and as with Mike and Costas, Hagop brings years of playing the hot spots and historical venues of our beloved dance! Let's give these iconic players a very noisy night full of applause and enthusiasm.

VENDING of inspiring dance accessories, gypsy garb and holiday gifts for dancers and you by Pacita Materialis - what you wear , Alimah's Closet Alimah's Closet : Cabaret and Belly Dancing Costumes AND BAKE SALE! Bake Sale Donations Welcome.

SUPPORT THE TRADITION OF BELLY DANCING TO LIVE BAND! DON'T MISS THIS GREAT SHOW!

WHY IS THIS SHIMMY SHACK "VERY SPECIAL"?
Aside from the prestigious band who is playing, A pro headliner dancer from NYC and the other amazing dancers,
This Shimmy Shack is special because it follows two fun and interesting workshops on the day of the show. In fact, dance enthusiasts who take both the workshops get into the Shimmy Shack for the discounted rate of $10.00

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THE WORKSHOPS THAT MAKE THIS SHIMMY SHACK SO SPECIAL:
Aside from the prestigious band and pro headliners from NYC and Boston, the rising star dancers, vending and bake sale, this Shimmy Shack is special because it follows two fun and interesting workshops on the day of the show. The workshops are open to dancers and drummers. In fact, dance enthusiasts who take both the workshops get into the Shimmy Shack for the discounted rate of $10.00

Introduction to Turkish Romani by Pacita 12:30pm-2:15pm (sometimes derogatorily called "gypsies") are a group that migrated from India to every corner of Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Turkish Romani dance is characterized by its attitude, directness, powerful gestures, and the 9/8 rhythm. The Romani people

9/8 Percussion · Romani and Karsilama 2:30pm-4:15pm
Mike Gregian will break down how to play 9/8 rhythms (Romani and Karsilama) and then play his clarinet for us to drum and zill along. This workshop is a special chance to learn/practice percussion skills to LIVE music! Dancers are encouraged to take this workshop: zills welcome, loaner drums available.

Come early to the Shimmy Shack and take a fun class or two from a highly celebrated visiting artist!


WHAT DOES THE SHIMMY SHACK SHOW COST: $18 Show only.

WHAT DO THE WORKSHOPS COST: $40 for one class $70 for both. $80 for both classes and Shimmy Shack.

*These workshops are brought to you by Erzulie. ☺

Pay for a Shimmy Shack ticket or these great workshops by credit card by calling 508-822-6449.

OR send check payable to Judith Tacelli to 152 Fayette Street, 1R, Quincy, MA 02170

OR send check payable to Judith Tacelli to AAS, 590 Berkley Street, Berkley MA 02779.


WHAT IS SHIMMY SHACK? This family-friendly, live band and belly dance show invites dancers from all over to sign up and experience the tradition of improvised belly dance to a live band. A pro headliner dancer finishes the show.
Teachers, Professionals, Motivated Students and Supporters of the Art, please join us. Sign up to dance or let us know if you feel you are a candidate for the pro-headliner slot. Push your students and peers to sign up. Support the tradition of improvised belly dance to live band!

YOUR DESTINATION: At this time, THE SHIMMY SHACK is being held near Taunton, Mass at Ancient Art Studios, 590 Berkley Street, Berkley, Ma (near Taunton off rte. 24) 02779. For the directions, see www.ancientartstudios.com

See you at the Shimmy Shack with friends, co-workers and dance lovers! (or at the workshops on the same day)!

"The whole shack shimmies and everybody's moving around and around and around and around!" (From The B-52s)


THANK YOU ERZULIE FOR BRINGING PACITA AND MIKE GREGIAN FOR THIS DAY AND NIGHT OF 9/8!