20th Anniversary Emerald Düm Camp
Darbuka Drumming experience. Immerse yourself in darbuka/ dumbek/ tabla drumming, Turkish and Arabic music, and vegan cuisine at our Summer Sessions only 1.5 hours from NYC.
Great opportunity to learn darbuka for any level players, from beginner to professional.
Join Raquy, Rami, and special guests (TBA) as we celebrate 20 years of drumming camps!
Goshen, NY Empowerment Center/ Harmony Farms
Session 1 Thursday Aug 29th, 2019 - Monday September 2, 2019
Session 2 Thursday Sept 5, 2019 - Monday September 9, 2019
Full Deal attend both sessions and stay onsite in between days. Aug 29-Sept 9 // 10 days
SINGLE/ DAY EVENTs: Attend a single workshop or day event.
SEPT 8 One Day Intro to Split Hand Workshop Series
11am- 10PM (6-10 is recital + dinner)
Join us at the Goshen retreat center for a day of drumming workshops and an evening of music.
Intro to Split Hand Drumming
This 1.5 hour workship will introduce the basics of this technique on the darbuka
Accompaniment Drumming Workshop
Participants will learn accompaniment to a piece and possibly perform at the recital Sunday Eve.
Sunday is recital night, so drummers can play the accompaniment piece at the recital and stay for dinner or overnight.
Ossama Drum Workshop Only Sat Aug 31, 2-4PM or
Dancer Registration: Dancers’ Rhythm Development w/ Andrea Beeman Sun Sept 1 11am-10PM
SESSION DETAILS:
Session I Arabic Style Darbuka/Tabla
The focus of this session is Arabic style darbuka/tabla.
Learn Yimsik Asses, a drum composition by Said El Artist
Practice solo phrases w Ossama Farouk
Learn how to play for an oriental dancer. Practice with live dancers!
Accompany some Egyptian classics!
Special Guests:
Egyptian Tabla Superstar: Ossama Farouk
Sat Aug 31, 2-4PM Drum Solo Workshop (for drummers)
Guest Oriental Dance: Andrea Beeman*
Sun Sept 1: Dance workshop (for dancers)
Special Guest Oudist: Carmine
*Dancer Registration Info Below
Dancer Registration - Day with Andrea Beeman
Sunday Sept 1, 2019 11am- 10pm
Deepening a Dancer’s Relationship to Rhythm
Instructor - Andrea Beeman
Dancers are invited to come to Darbuka Camp in Goshen, NY and spend the day immersed in rhythm!
Learn choreographies to Arrakis & Yimsik Asess by Andrea
Drum Solo Workshop
Work with live drummers
Intro to darbuka drumming
Participate in evening recital
Gourmet vegan meals by Chef Rami using vegetables from the garden on site.
option to spend the night before or after.
Meditation, Yoga, and Sports
Session II: Split Hand Boot Camp Sept 5-9, 2019
All levels of drummers are inviting to come shed with us this weekend!
We will be training in the amazing Split Hand darbuka style from Turkey
Special Guest: Raquy Danziger
finger techniques
drills
timing exercises
Indian Thais for Düm-ies
rhythmic modulations
Retreat rates include instruction, food, and lodging at the Empowerment Center.
Everyday there will be group classes, open time, practice sessions, and great food!
Sunday Recitals are open to the public with a post show dinner option (reservation + donation suggested).
Vegan Chef Apprenticeships and work scholarships available.
Please see our retreat FAQ here
About Raquy Retreats
Daily Classes Include:
Darbuka Fundamentals
Advanced Darbuka Technique
Ensemble pieces from around the region
Maqamat Workshops
Accompaniment
Soloing
Nightly “Istanbul Style” practice sessions
Meditation, Yoga, and Sports
Retreat rates include instruction, food, and lodging at the Empowerment Center.
Everyday there will be group classes, open time, practice sessions, and great food!
Sunday Recitals open to the public with dinner (reservation + donation suggested).
Vegan Chef Apprenticeships and work scholarships available.
Registration button will take you to eventbrite to register