Drumming

Learn the heartbeat of the dance in these fun classes.
We’ve found that dancers who drum progress substantially faster in their
dance. Bring your friends, drumming is for everyone!

Winter 2010 Classes
Mondays 7pm – 8:30pm: Grooves and Moves
This is a multi-level, multi-disciplinary class. We will be drumming, dancing and playing finger cymbals, you choose if you want to do one, two or all! This is a great chance to get to the heart of the music and feel the groove! We’ll collaborate together to create a performance piece with live percussion and dance. Those new to bellydance and/or drumming are very welcome, and experienced dancers and drummers will be challenged!

“Sheldon Valeda is an amazing drummer who is equally devoted to his students. The drumming classes at Haft Vadi Studio are a must for any serious student who wishes to become a skilled drummer or dancer. Sheldon is patient and methodical in his approach to drumming and his students benefit greatly. Drumming classes improved my knowledge of Middle Eastern rhythms, how sounds are created on the doumbek and how to anticipate cues from musicians. Dancers training at Haft Vadi will have the distinct advantage of learning to work with musicians and improvise with live music in a nurturing environment, a skill that is greatly fullfilling and necessary for a professional Middle Eastern dancer. Both drummers and dancers alike will benefit from Sheldon’s vast musical and performance experience!”
~Alana Miller, Middle Eastern Dance Artist – Hong Kong
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