Events
2017
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Sun29Jan2017
Live Music Immersion Day - Germany
11:00 - 17:15
Studio Sarossy, Oppener Str. 44/1 (use 44 for GPS) in Würselen, DE
Times, Topics and Teachers:
11.00-12:00h: Shimmy Warmup – Musical Shimmies with live Tabla (Khalida and Guy)
12:30-14:30h: Tabla Solo Interpretation & Rhythmic Awareness – Master your drum solos (Guy Schalom)
15:15-17:15h: MPI – Musicality, Performance skills and Improvisation – A must-do for any dancer! (Guy Schalom)
Note: You can sign up for each workshop individually, or book the full day at a slight discount.
The perfect way to kick start the new year and take your dance to the next level. Understand the music and improve your dancing forever.
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Fri10Feb2017
Yair Dalal & Tarek Bitar - Ahbab Festival
8pm
The Junction, Cambridge
Double bill with Guy Schalom and also featuring two of the Middle East’s greatest artists.
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Sat18Feb2017Sun19Feb2017
Danceworkshop Integration and Expansion of the Body
Parnassos Cultuurcentrum Utrecht, Netherlands
Hilal Dance workshop weekend taught by Alessandro Bascioni and accompanied by Guy Schalom.
To sign up for this workshop: Fiona, www.alzahradancing.nl info@alzahradancing.nl
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Fri17Mar2017
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Sat18Mar2017
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Sat25Mar2017
Guy Schalom & Tarek Bitar (Concert + Workshop)
2pm-11pm
Dilton Marsh Memorial Hall, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DT
12pm-1:45pm – NEWLY ADDED: Rhythmic Awareness & Tabla Solo Interpretation – Live Music Workshop from Guy Schalom. Internalise the major Egyptian dance rhythms and gain confidence improvising to them, learn to interpret the musical signals tabla players use to indicate changes in the music and learn how to indicate your wishes to the musicians during performance.
Contact Kathryn to book your place: KathrynToyne@hotmail.co.uk
2pm-5pm – SOLD OUT – Tarab Song Workshop for Dancers – Interactive dance session from Guy Schalom and featuring Tarek Bitar on oud and vocals on this soulful and emotive style of Arabic music. A detailed look at the key musical stuructures and archetypes of classical Arabic vocal music plus time to practice and develop a stronger feeling for this beautiful style.
7:30pm-11pm – Middle Eastern Night (Concert & Banquet) – Join Tarek Bitar and Guy Schalom in a rare and intimate duo format for an Arabic party like no other. Optional Middle Eastern banquet.
Contact Kathryn for tickets: KathrynToyne@hotmail.co.uk
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Sun26Mar2017
Baladi Blues Academy - Practice Session (SOLD OUT)
2pm-6pm
Haverstock School - Performance Hall, 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ, United KingdomNearest Undergound Station: Chalk Farm
This event is now sold out. Please contact the Baladi Blues Academy HERE to join the waiting list and register your interest in future workshops and events.
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Back by popular demand – the Baladi Blues Academy – Practice Session will be hosted by Guy Schalom and Lebanese master out-player and singer Tarek Bitar and offers dancers and musicians a unique opportunity to:
– prepare for auditions, competitions and other performances
– practice improvising with world-class Arabic musicians
– gain a better understanding of Arabic dance music (classical, Baladi and other folk styles)
– have fun, meet like-minded people and
– take your dancing/musicianship to the next levelThis is what you can expect:
-Plenty of time to practice beginnings, endings and tricky musical corners
-Detailed and clear explanations about the music
-YOUR choice of music (please ask in advance)
-Valuable constructive feedback from the musicians
-Up to 4 hours of live music
-A supportive and empowering environment among like-minded people who put dance and music FIRST.
-Limited numbersThis challenging work requires supportive people who share our ethos. That ethos is critical to all our education and development work – the music and dance come first with no exceptions.
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Sat01Apr2017
Baladi Blues Unplugged : Featuring Sonia Ochoa
Doors 7:30pm / Music 8pm
Address: The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone, London NW8 8EH
Nearest Stations: Marylebone / Edgware Rd
Guy Schalom and Egyptian quarter-tone accordionist Magdy Tewfik return to London following a string of sell-out Baladi Blues Unplugged shows last year – again featuring dancer Sonia Ochoa (Bellydance Superstars). Also featuring dancers Hannah Mi Anis, Anna Kemper and Angelina plus special guest Glenn Sharp on guitar and oud.
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Sat22Apr2017Sun23Apr2017
Beat It! Music & Dance Workshops - DE
Tanzstudio Upswing, Aschaffenburg 63877, Aschaffenburg, Germany
Live Music Workshops from Guy Schalom:
Rhythmic Awareness & Tabla Solo Interpretation – Live Music Workshop
Musicality, Performance Skills & Improvisation (MPI) – Live Music Workshop -
Sun07May2017
Live Music Dance Workshop - The Next Level (Sold Out)
12-3
Weymouth, Dorset
This workshop is now SOLD OUT. Click here to join the waiting list.
Theme: Live Music – The Next Level
Combining his ground-breaking teaching methods, his Egyptian dance music expertise and his passionate, joyful style, Guy Schalom will encourage participants to step out of their comfort zone, expand their repertoire and re-think their approach to dance.The workshop will be accompanied by Egyptian accordion master Magdy Tewfik as well as Guy Schalom on darabuka. -
Thu15Jun2017Sun18Jun2017
Baladi Camp - Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway
Benefit from a whole weekend studying Baladi with Guy Schalom and dancing to live music. Sessions taught and accompanied by Guy Schalom and accordionist Gamal el Kordi. Hosted by Maikki Fonneløp and Studio Orient.
Limited places. Register Here
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Sun25Jun2017
"Fantasy" Drum Solo Workshops - London
1pm-5:30pm
Pineapple Dance Studios (Studio 6), 7 Langley St, Covent, Garden, London WC2H 9JA
Workshops
1-3 Advanced Isolation & Shimmies – Angelina (2h/£39)
3:30-5:30 Drum Solo Choreography – Angelina & Guy (2h/£44)Package:
Full Day (£63)
or transfer £63 to the following account:
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Sun16Jul2017Sat22Jul2017
Yiddish Summer Weimar - Instrumental Course
Weimar, Germany
Join Guy Schalom and a host of internationally acclaimed musicians and scholars at this annual course for musicians wishing to improve their Klezmer, Arabic and World Music skills.
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Sun06Aug2017Fri11Aug2017
Klezfest London
SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square
WC1H OXG London, United Kingdom
Learn to play and dance klezmer music with world-class teachers.
Booking and info HERE.
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Mon07Aug2017Fri11Aug2017
Tants, Tants, Tants
10am-5pm (Each Day)
SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square
WC1H OXG London, United Kingdom
Exclusive East European Jewish dance course directed and led by Guy Schalom. Accompanied throughout by the superb Trio Yas
More info and booking details HERE.
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Sun27Aug2017Mon28Aug2017
Frank London & Yanky Lemmer - Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
New York klezmer superstar Frank London and cantorial singer Yanky Lemmer headline at this superb festival in Warsaw, Poland – accompanied by Merlin Shepherd (clarinet), Paddy Farrel (accordion), Benjy Fox-Rosen (bass) and Guy Schalom (drums).
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Fri01Sep2017
BBC Radio 3: In Tune
Guy Schalom talks about his forthcoming CD release and performs LIVE in the BBC studio ahead of the Baladi Blues Ensemble 10 year anniversary festival: LondonLive
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Thu07Sep2017Sun10Sep2017
LondonLive - Dance Music Knowledge
London (Various)
The first live music dance festival of its kind featuring Guy Schalom & The Baladi Blues Ensemble!
Thursday 7th September
20:00-22:30 – LondonLive Opening Night: Baladi Blues Ensemble plus UK & International Guests
Friday 8th September
12:00-16:00 – Live Music Dance Workshops: Musicality (Guy Schalom & Louai Alhenawi)
18:30-19:30 – Concert: Joglaresa with Guy Schalom
Saturday 9th September
11:00 – 16:30 – Live Music Dance Workshops: Egyptian Essentials (Guy Schalom & Magdy Tewfik)
19:30 – 22:30 – Concert: Baladi Blues Ensemble – CD Launch
Sunday 10th September
10:00-13:00 – Live Music Workshop: Practice Session & Masterclass for Dancers & Musicians – (Baladi Blues Ensemble)
14:00+ Concert: Baladi Blues RELOADED featuring Yair Dalal, Transglobal Underground & Kamel Nitrate
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Fri08Sep2017
Joglaresa - In Concert
St John's Church, St John's Square, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 4JJ (Farringdon Station)
Guy Schalom features in this radical reworking of the Crusades theme. Joglaresa perform songs and poetry directly related to the Crusade Wars by medieval Arabs, Jews and Christians. -
Sat09Sep2017
Baladi Blues Ensemble - CD Launch Concert
19:30-22:30
Zigfrid von Underbelly (Downstairs Bar), 11 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU (Old Street Station)
Launch concert for the eagerly-awaited new CD from Guy Schalom & The Baladi Blues Ensemble featuring classic Egyptian Baladi and drum solos with Magdy Tewfik (Accordion), Aly el Minyawi (Percussion), Ahmed el Saidi (Saxophone) and the late Adam Warne (Percussion).
Beat the crowd!!
Pre-Order your SIGNED copy of Guy Schalom’s forthcoming CD at the special launch price of £10 (saving £3.99) and receive it one month ahead of everyone else!
Get hold of a copy of Guy Schalom’s forthcoming CD at the special launch price of £10 (saving £2.29) and receive it one month ahead of everyone else – exclusively at the Baladi Blues Ensemble – CD launch!
Part of the LondonLive Festival of Dance, Music and Knowledge
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Sun10Sep2017
Baladi Blues RELOADED + Yair Dalal + Transglobal Underground + Kamel Nitrate
14:00 - FREE EVENT
Regent’s Park (Bandstand), London NW1 4NT (Baker Street Station)
The Egyptian master musicians led by Guy Schalom and featuring members of Transglobal Underground and Kamel Nitrate collaborate with Jewish-Iraqi musical legend Yair Dalal (oud, violin, voice).
Presented in collaboration with JMI as part of Klezmer in the Park Festival also featuring world music sensations The Turbans.
FREE EVENT
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Thu14Sep2017Sat16Sep2017
LondonLive LEGENDS Festival 2018
Various Locations, London
The only live music dance festival of its kind featuring Guy Schalom & The Baladi Blues Ensemble!
Click HERE for bookings and info.
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Fri15Sep2017
Trio Yas - Berlin
8pm
Werkstatt Der Kulturen, Berlin, DE
The Klezmer powerhouse trio returns to Berlin for one night only!
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Sat23Sep2017
Joglaresa - Nuns & Roses "Plugged" Set
8:45pm - 1am
Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK
“Early music’s bit of rough” directed by Belinda Sykes.
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Fri20Oct2017
Joglaresa - Enchantress of Seville
St Gregory's Centre for Music, Cantebury, UK
Medieval music’s bit of rough
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Sat21Oct2017Sun22Oct2017
DanceDate - Frankfurt
Frankfurt
High-class Egyptian dance event in one of Germany’s most vibrant cities. Dance workshops from Marta Korzun (Ukraine).
Info here: www.dancedate-frankfurt.com
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Thu26Oct2017Fri27Oct2017
Tabla-Tastic!! Riq + Frame Drum Residential
Start 6:30pm Thursday / End 4pm Friday
Benslow Music, Hitchin
Download the booking form HERE.
Following last year’s successful pilot course, we are delighted to announce the specialist course dedicated to Arabic tambourine (riq) and frame drum.
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Fri27Oct2017Sun29Oct2017
Tabla-Tastic Egyptian Drumming Residential
Start 6:30pm Friday / End 4pm Sunday
Benslow Music, Hitchin
This event is now SOLD OUT but due to an unforeseen cancellation for personal reasons, there is one extra place now available. Contact us HERE to grab the last spot.
Guy Schalom’s 4th annual Egyptian drumming residential is now open for booking! Join Guy and guest teachers for 3/4 intensive days of Egyptian drumming. “Artistry is not built on chance” (Dave Hassell).
This year we are again planning an extra day focusing exclusively on RIQ and Frame Drum (Click here for the Riq Course) as well as intensive sessions working with melody and dance.
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Sat04Nov2017Sun05Nov2017
Trio Yas - Bavaria
Ichenhausen & Weißenhorn
The Powerhouse klezmer trio perform two exclusive dates in Bavaria.
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Sat11Nov2017
Joglaresa - Enchantress of Seville
17:30
All Saints' Church, All Saints' Drive, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TY
A rare London performance for this outstanding Medieval ensemble celebrating 25 years this year. Part of Greenwich Early Music Festival. All Details Here
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Sat11Nov2017
Maoud Dance Workshop - London
10:00-14:00
Danceworks, 16 Balderton St, Mayfair, London W1K 6TN
1. Advanced Combinations & Lyrical Expression (Angelina)
10-11.45 | £342. Classic Arabic Choreo “Maoud” (Angelina & Live Music from Guy Schalom & Tarek Bitar)
12:00-14:00 | £56FULL DAY £69
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Sun12Nov2017
Arab Classical Dance Workshop - SOLD OUT
2pm-5pm
Weymouth Dorset DT3 5NG
An introduction to the vocal repertoire of “Tarab” and “Muwashahat” and the works of the legendary Mohammed Abdel Wahab. Covering form and structure, simple and compound rhythms, free-meter “Mawawiil”, instrumental “Longas” and “Taqasim Oud” this workshop is for any dancer wishing to understand Arabic vocal repertoire and connect with the voice, percussion and Oud more deeply.
This event is now SOLD OUT. Register for the workshop on Sat 11th November HERE.
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Fri17Nov2017
Joglaresa - Enchantress of Seville
Newton Abbott
A rare performance for this outstanding Medieval ensemble celebrating 25 years this year. All Details Here
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Sun19Nov2017
Egyptian Dance & Music Workshop Day - Germany
10am-4pm
Wolfsburg, Germany
10-12 “Raqs el Assaya” (Stick Dance) – Learn the original Amint Billah stick dance, from Taxim to Tet through Amint Billah, Talata w’Bas and Hassan Ya Khouli!
13-16 “Rhythmic Awareness & Tabla Solo Interpretation” – Improve your rhythmic understanding, control of tempo and dynamics and develop your ability to interpret the musical signals of a tabla player as well as give your own signals to guide your accompanying musicians.
Hosted by Jana Sahar. ALL INFO HERE
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Sun26Nov2017
Joglaresa - Enchantress of Seville
Dorchester
Lunchtime performance for this outstanding Medieval ensemble celebrating 25 years this year. All Details Here
