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Options
The elements that make up each Cultural Touring Program
are negotiated to meet the requirements and interests of
the community or organisation hosting the program. Generally,
a package would consist of at least one performance and
at least one workshop. However, the purchaser is free to
choose their own combination of elements from among the
following options.
Performances
Performances involve presentation of traditional and
original music and dance repertoire by Zarafa. A range of
cultural traditions are represented, with a focus on the
Balkans, Middle East and North Africa. All performances
offer audiences the opportunity for dancing as well as listening.
Duration of a standard full-length concert is 2.5 hours
including an interval of 20 minutes. Shorter performances
may also be arranged depending on the needs of the audience.
Workshops
Workshops are participatory, and are facilitated to
provide an engaging and welcoming space for participants
of a variety of backgrounds and levels of confidence. The
level of complexity for each workshop (beginners, intermediate,
advanced) is flexible and is generally determined through
consultation with the host organisation prior to the workshop,
based on the anticipated level of skill and experience of
participants. Workshop leaders are experienced teachers.
Workshop topics include:
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Bellydance
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Led by Sarah Turner and supported with live percussion
by members of Zarafa. Focus on core bellydance technique,
aspects of sword work, Egyptian and American Tribal
Style, and folkloric elements.
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Balkans folk dance
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Led by Amela Ušanovic with live Balkans dance music
supplied by Zarafa. Inclusive and encouraging workshop
teaching a range of folk dance styles including traditional
circle and line dances.
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Eastern European folk songs
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Led by Amela Ušanovic, this workshop includes vocal
warm-ups, core vocal techniques for Eastern European
singing, and the opportunity to learn and practice
traditional songs.
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Musical traditions of the Middle East
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Led by Pin Rada and Mark Planigale. A whirlwind tour
of the musical traditions of Eastern Europe, Turkey,
Egypt and Morocco, with examples of contrasting repertoire
from each region.
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Middle Eastern percussion
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Led by Zarafa's two percussionists. Workshop explores
drumming techniques on darabuka, req and bendir, using
multi-layered traditional rhythms from Morocco, Egypt
and Turkey.
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Improvising with Eastern modes
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Led by Pin Rada. Pin leads participants through the
theory of makams and microtones, illustrating
improvisational, soloing and accompaniment techniques.
Emphasis on participation.
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Gypsy-style accordion
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Led by Mark Planigale. Workshop
presents examples of traditional repertoire from Russia,
Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece, and includes
discussion of ornamentation, soloing, and accompaniment
techniques.
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Please note - these topics are not exhaustive. Workshops
on other areas can be provided on request. Please let us
know your ideas.
Teaching
For a more detailed, intensive look at particular dance,
vocal or instrumental styles and techniques, individual
or small-group tuition can be provided by members of Zarafa.
Areas of teaching specialisation include:
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Dance
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Bellydance: core technique
Bellydance: Egyptian and American Tribal Style
Bellydance: folkloric
Balkans folk dance
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Vocal
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Core vocal technique
Balkans vocal techniques
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Instrumental
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Middle Eastern percussion (darabuka, req, bendir)
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Baglama
Piano accordion
Saxophone
Didjeridu
Improvisation techniques
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Theoretical
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Western musical theory
Eastern musical theory
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Discussions / forums
Members of Zarafa have experience in facilitating group
discussions on areas such as the value of cultural diversity,
ways to promote cross-cultural understanding, and ways to
foster cultural and artistic expression within communities
and organisations.
Consultancy
Zarafa is able to provide consultancy on a wide range
of areas relating to cultural diversity and multicultural
arts. Areas of expertise include multicultural events programming,
event management and promotion, music recording and distribution,
cross-cultural communication, multicultural policy, and
the facilitation of positive inter-cultural relationships.
Zarafa's consultancy team includes:
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Pin Rada
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15 years' professional performance experience
Manager of independent record label
Multicultural events organiser
Experience working with culturally and linguistically
diverse communities in Australia and overseas
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Sarah Turner
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Professional business proposals advisor
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Mark Planigale
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Organisational policy consultant and evaluator in
the human services sector
15 years' experience working with non-profit organisations
in the arts, environment and human rights sectors
Founding member of Living Traditions Inc.
Multicultural events organiser
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Dr. Tonya Planigale
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Professional lecturer and writer on cross-cultural
communication and issues of linguistic and cultural
diversity
Experience working with culturally and linguistically
diverse communities in Australia and overseas
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Updated October 06