Middle Eastern Class and Event Schedule

Sunday, June 13^th

Monday, June 14^th

Tuesday, June 15^th

Wednesday, June 16^th

Thursday, June 17^th

Friday, June 18^th

Saturday, June 19^th

Accompanying Melody With Your Drum (1 hr)

Lord Darius
Thursday, June 17 - 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Discusses how to best accent melody instruments when playing together.

Advanced Dance (1 1/2 hr)

Mistress Elitha
Sunday, June 13-Thursday, June 17 - 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Series of advanced dance classes covering various combinations, layers, and movements. Class is 1.5 hours long every day except Tuesday.

Arabic Garb for Men and Women (1 hr)

Mistress Edwina
Thursday, June 17 - 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

A construction and documentation class discussing the appearance of Arabic garb in period.

Arabic Noodle-Making (1 hr)

Mistress Edwina
Wednesday, June 16 - 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An interactive class on the making of Arabic noodles.

Arms and Posture (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Layla bint Al
Thursday, June 17 - 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level class emphasizing strong posture and arm movements.

Basic Drumming Beyond Baladi (1 hr)

Count Anton Raghelan
Tuesday, June 15 - 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Middle Eastern rhythms that move past the Baladi. Limited number of loaner drums available.

Beautiful Hands and Arms (1 hr)

Lady Ysoria Chaloner
Saturday, June 19 - 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Beginner-intermediate level middle eastern dance class covering hand and arm movements.

Beginner’s Dance Movements From Documentation (1 hr)

Countess Isabeau de Beauxyeux
Wednesday, June 16 - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Saturday, June 19 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance based on illuminations. A variety of dance movements that could be inferred from positions shown in miniatures will be taught.

Chinese Garb (1 hr)

Sir Bataciqan-nu Ko'ur Ashir
Friday, June 18 - 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation and construction of period Chinese clothing.

Choreography for Beginners (1 hr)

Lady Helena
Thursday, June 17 - 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Put your beginner-level middle eastern dance movements to work with this choreography!

Continuing Drumming Basics (1 hr)

Lord Darius
Monday, June 14 - 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Tuesday, June 15 - 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Open forum for answering questions and drilling rhythms and techniques that are requested.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Appearance and Accessories (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Wednesday, June 16 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about headwear, jewelry, henna, and other accessories. Illuminations will be the primary source of information.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Arts and Sciences (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Thursday, June 17 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about music, dance, leatherwork, metalwork, illuminations, spinning, and other arts of Persia. Both extant pieces and illuminations will be discussed.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Court and Parties (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Friday, June 18 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about Royal Court and Parties of Persia in period. Illuminations will be examined.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Daily Life (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Monday, June 14 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about day to day activities in period Persia. Illuminations will be examined that show both nomadic and city life.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Persian Clothing (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Tuesday, June 15 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about the clothing of Persia in the 15th and 16th centuries. Illuminations will be discussed primarily.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Documenting Your Persian Life Series: Weapons and Warfare (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Sunday, June 13 - 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation class about archery, armored combat, weapons, and armor of period Persia. Both illuminations and extant pieces will be examined.

Class Fee: $3.00.

Drumming Basics (1 hr)

Lord Darius
Sunday, June 13 - 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Open forum for answering questions and drilling rhythms and techniques desired by the class.

Drumming for Dancers (1 hr)

Count Anton Raghelan
Wednesday, June 16 - 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Communication and signaling between drummers and dancers. Limited number of loaner drums available.

Henna and its Geography (1 hr)

Lady Everly of Couer d'Ennui
Tuesday, June 15 - 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

A class discussing the regional differences in henna designs.

Indian Mudra and Dance (1 hr)

Lady Ysoria Chaloner
Friday, June 18 - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level dance class emphasizing traditional Indian dance.

Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance (1 hr)

Various Instructors. Please see schedule.
Various days - Various times
Middle Eastern Tent

Middle Eastern Dance for beginners. Basic posture and elementary movements are covered in all classes, although each instructor will likely cover different aspects of the dance.

Isolations for the Intermediate Dancer (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Tuesday, June 15 - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level class emphasizing isolated movements for middle eastern dance.

Persian Dance (1 hr)

Duchess Eleanor
Monday, June 14 - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level dance class investigating the dance movements and styles of Persia.

Persian Garb: Headwear and Accessories (1 hr)

Lady Daire Leboucher
Thursday, June 17 - 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation and construction class that discusses period Persian headwear and accessories.

Persian Garb: Outer Garments (1 hr)

Lady Daire Leboucher
Tuesday, June 15 - 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation and construction class that discusses period Persian outer garments.

Persian Garb: Undergarments (1 hr)

Lady Daire Leboucher
Sunday, June 13 - 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Documentation and construction class that discusses period Persian undergarments.

Shimmies and Combos (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Layla bint Al
Tuesday, June 15 - 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level dance class emphasizing shimmies and combinations.

Slow Movements of the Lower Body (1 hr)

Mistress Raella
Thursday, June 17 - 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Intermediate level dance class covering slow movements for the lower body.

Slow Movements of the Upper Body (1 hr)

Mistress Raella
Wednesday, June 16 - 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Intermediate level dance class covering slow movements for the upper body.

Strengthening Movements (1 hr)

Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan
Thursday, June 17 - 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An intermediate level dance class that teaches strengthening poses and muscular movements to make shimmies sharper and isolations stronger.

Tassel Making (1 hr)

Mistress Edwina
Monday, June 14 - 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

An interactive class on the making of tassels in the Middle Eastern style.

Turkish Garb (1 hr)

Mistress Raella
Friday, June 18 - 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

A construction and documentation class discussing the appearance of Turkish garb in period.

What Not to Wear (Middle Eastern Version) (1 hr)

Mistress Raella
Monday, June 14 - 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Middle Eastern Tent

Ever wonder what Middle Eastern look is best for you? Attain your perfect style in this class!

For questions regarding Middle Eastern activities and classroom locations please contact Her Ladyship Rahil al-Sirhaan (LiliesMidEastern@calontir.info).