Issam Houshan and Aziza of Canada Live Music Intensive

Includes all workshops and 1 show ticket

Join us for a closing showcase at Atlanta Fusion Dance featuring King of the Drum, Issam Houshan, the legendary Aziza of Canada and incredible dance artists Tamaasha Lounge
& Bar 6330 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084 Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:00pm ET

Friday January 24 6:00 pm-7:30pm ET
Clever Combinations with Aziza
Joining us all the way from Canada, learn Aziza’s latest and favorite rhythm-based combinations, ready for you to take on and add to your own repertoire!

Friday January 26 7:30pm-9pm ET
Get to know your Middle Eastern Instruments with Issam
(Includes beginner Tabla, Riqq (tambourine) and Duff). Beginner level (no dancing)
Middle Eastern music creates mystery and movement through its many rhythmic
instruments. Knowing your rhythmic instruments helps dancers center their
movements towards the pulse of the duff, the shimmy of the riqq and the
liveliness of the tabla. Learn how to listen for these instruments in various Middle
Eastern music and to play them in order to better your dancing and be consistent
musicians. Understanding the instruments makes Middle Eastern music less
confusing and allows dancers and musicians to bring the richness of the music
alive without being overwhelming. Learn basic technique and rhythms for the
tabla drum, riqq (tambourine) and duff drum. Great for musicians and dancers.

Saturday January 25 10am-12:00pm ET
Deep Dive into Identifying and Dancing to Middle Eastern Rhythms - with Aziza and Issam. Beginner – Advance levels dance workshop (no instruments needed)
Ancient Middle Eastern melodies are known for drawing us out of our seats to
dance. Aziza and Issam will teach why the structure of these rhythms are
important to Middle Eastern music and calls us to dance. Understanding Middle
Eastern rhythms allows dancers to move from emotion and connect with the
music. Practice short combinations that accentuates the music and gives
dancers a feel for the rhythms. Ideal for both improvisational and choreographed
dancing.

Saturday January 25 1pm-2:30pm ET
Intermediate/Advanced levels (no dancing)
Got tabla skills? Put them to work to create music! Learn new hand strokes for
tabla players, new Middle Eastern rhythms, and techniques to creating a drum
solo. Practice Issam's approach to tabla artistry for consistent sounds, moving
volume and intricate music. (Basic tabla skills required for this workshop)

Sunday January 26 10am-11:30pm ET
Anatomy of a Drum Solo with Aziza and Issam
The interaction between a drummer and a dancer should be intense yet joyful. As a
dancer, how do you know what to dance to with a live drummer? How do you know
when he is going to change rhythms? Should you cue the drummer? As a musician,
how long should you repeat a phrase? Should you control the dancer's direction?
Find out the answers to these questions and much more at this unique interactive
workshop featuring Aziza and Issam. Ideal for dancers and musicians

Sunday January 25 12:30pm-2:30pm ET
Aziza has been celebrated worldwide for her mastery of dancing with silk veils. In this workshop, Aziza offers advanced veil technique and choreography developed to bring your veil game to a new level! Detailed breakdowns of Aziza’s veil technique and a clever and challenging veil choreography will be yours to add to your dance repertoire

1 hour private lesson for 1 attendee. Please email [email protected] to confirm time.
Sessions available Friday 1/24/25 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:40pm, 4:50pm
Saturday 1/25/24 2:50pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, 6:20pm

Private small group lesson with Issam for 2 students. Please email [email protected] to confirm time.
Sessions available Friday 1/24/25 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:40pm, 4:50pm
Saturday 1/25/24 2:50pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, 6:20pm

Private small group lesson with Issam for 3 students. Please email [email protected] to confirm time.
Sessions available Friday 1/24/25 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm, 3:40pm, 4:50pm
Saturday 1/25/24 2:50pm, 4pm, 5:10pm, 6:20pm