Rhinestone Revolution: WORKSHOPS WITH PHAEDRA DARWISH

Phaedra is a Chicago belly dance staple- Dancer, singer, musician! Invest in your dance with one of the best!

Rhinestone Revolution featuring Phaedra Darwish
Date: November 7, 2026
Location: 1069 Jaeger St. Columbus, OH 43206
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11:00 AM:
Parts & Pieces: Elements of Arabic Music
In this class, we will get right down to the nuts and bolts of Arabic music. From the basic and most used\rhythms in raqs sharqi and an overview of Arabic music and its components that are most helpful for dancers to knowing the terms musicians use and what they mean.
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1:30 PM:
Rhythm fundamentals with Finger Cymbals
The way for a dancer to really solidify their knowledge and memory of Middle Eastern rhythms is to be able to play them. Take the beat out of the ether and into your sagat! This workshop can be adjusted to the organizer's need for time length and will teach Arabic rhythms useful for bellydancers, starting with the most used and continuing through those used in folkloric dance. Dancers will not only be able to play them but identify them within music and walk away with a solid and applicable skill set and notes and tips on musicality. Participants should come with their own finger cymbals already strung, fit, and ready to play.

Sign up here: https://www.athenashimmy.com/columbusohiobellydanceworkshops

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• Happening on, 18th April, 11:00 am, Rhinestone Revolution Spectacular featuring Bronwen and Ayperi in Columbus
• Happening on, 18th April, 06:00 pm, Essal Rohak: a Theatrical Belly Dance Show in Columbus
• This month, 7th November, 06:00 pm, Rhinestone Revolution: Community Hafla in Columbus

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