Hossam and Serena Ramzy back in Cardiff

Message from Hannah: "Hossam & Serena have just confirmed that they are returning to Cardiff in January to hold their wonderful weekend of workshops & concert.

"One third of the tickets for the workshops have already been allocated so please book as soon as possible.

"Also, if you book the workshops for both days, you'll get £5 off the concert ticket. Details are below. Please drop me a line if you'd like any more information."

Thursday 11th January 2007
Concert at The Gate Theatre, Keppoch Street, Cardiff
Featuring for the first time in Wales Hossam's full live Egyptian Orchestra plus special guests. 8pm - Tickets £20 available from The Gate on 029 2048 3344 or from Hannah if you're doing both the workshops (Tickets have already started to sell so please book early to avoid disappointment)

Friday 12th January
Drumming Workshop with Hossam
This is an exciting opportunity to learn from a master drummer! Hossam will teach the recogniseable Middle Eastern rhythms and also how to enhance them with 'colouring'. All welcome! His drumming CV includes Peter Gabriel, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, Rachid Taha, US rap artist Jay-Z, Loreena McKennitt and Tarkan.
6 - 9pm £25 (Venue tbc)

Sat 13th & Sun 14th January
Egyptian Dance Workshops with Hossam and Serena
Learn the art of Egyptian dance and rhythm. Serena is a very gifted and inspiring teacher who ensures dancers at every level has the best brought out in them. Workshops will cover enhancing basic technique, smooth & sensual steps, understanding the subtlties of the music, dancing with the drum plus an entire choreography on both days.
10-4pm £35 per day - Fitzalan High School

To book, please email hannah @ arabesq.co.uk or send a cheque payable to Hannah Corr to 18 Wyndham Road, Treganna, Cardiff CF11