2023 Mendocino Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp Schedule of Classes
This schedule is for SundayAugust 6ththrough Wednesday August 9th. See Announcement Board class schedule and other changes.SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Time

Dance Hall

Cabaret

Amphitheater

(Lower Fire Circle)

Upper
Fire Circle

Farside Dining Hall

Behind Kitchen

Behind Dance Hall

TBA Cabin or Meadow

 

- - - - - B R E A K F A S T 7:30am – 9:30am - - - - -

9:30-10:30

AMINA

(Golden Era Egyptian Belly Dance)

NAOMI

(Armenian

 Folk Dance)

DARYOUSH

(Persian Tonbak)

 

 

 

 

DEBORAH

(Morning Yoga in Dance Hall)

8:15am - 9:15am

10:45-11:45

ELIZABETH

(Turkish

Roman Dance)

AUBRE

(Raqs Sharqi for beginners)

DROR

(Drum Ensemble)

ANDREA

(Sephardic Singing)

MISAQ

(Persian Kamancheh)

JIM

(Arabic Qanun)

ERIC

(Turkish/Arabic Oud)

 

12:00-1:00

LEILA

(Egyptian Style Belly Dance)

RAMAN

(Kurdish

 Line Dancing)

SUSU

(Arabic Tablah Beginner)

YUVAL

(Judeo-Arabic Singing)

PAUL

(Armenian Oud)

ROWAN

(Frame Drums

Beginner)

GEORGES

(Arabic Violin)

 

 

- - - - - L U N C H  12:30pm – 2:00pm - - - - -

2:00-3:00

JILL

(Tribal Style

 Belly Dance)

HASSAN

(Lebanese Dabke)

FAISAL

(Arabic Tablah -Beginner)

ANDREA

(Sephardic Singing)

 

PAUL

(Armenian Oud)

JIM

(Arabic Qanun)

HAMID

(Persian Santoor)

 

3:15-4:15

LEILA

(Drum Solo)

AUBRE

(Egyptian Folklore Awalim, Ghawazee)

SUSU

(Arabic Tablah Advance)

YUVAL

(Beginner Oud)

ALI TOLGA

(Turkish Violin)

ROWAN

(Frame Drums-Advance)

ERIC

(Turkish/Arabic Maqam)

 

4:30-5:30

TERRIANNE

(Drummer - Dance Connection)

JILL

(Tribal Style

 Belly Dance)

FAISAL

(Arabic Tablah Advance)

DROR

(Drum Ensemble)

MATIN

(Persian

Tar and Setar)

ALI TOLGA

(Turkish Clarinet)

GEORGES

(Arabic Singing)

 

5:45-6:45

SHAHRZAD

(Persian Dance)

MA'SHUQA

(Musicality of Movement)

DARYOUSH

(Persian Tonbak)

Kids’ Activities

RAMAN

(Turkish Saz/Baglama)

 

MISAQ

(Persian Percussions)

 

 

 

- - - - - D I N N E R 6:30pm – 8:00pm - - - - -

 

Saturday

ORIENTATION&

Dance Party

Sunday

PERSIAN

Monday
JUDEO-ARABIC &

UCSB

Tuesday

TURKISH&

ARMENIAN

Wednesday

ARABIC

Thursday

Return Home Before 10AM

Cabaret

Cabaret Schedule will be announced

Evening Dance Hall Concert Schedule (8:30-10:30pm)

 

Following the Concerts Each Night

 

Social dancing in the Dance Hall and the Late Night Cabaret. Music might also be found at the Upper Fire Circle and Farside Dining Hall.
The kitchen often sets out snacks at midnight. Enjoy!

 

2023 Schedule for Concerts and Cabaret

Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp, Mendocino CA USA

On Saturday August 5th: Arrivalat 4pm, and orientation at 8pm and followed by a short mix concert and dance party.

Day

Concerts

In Dance Hall 8:30pm-11:30pm

Cabaret/Dance shows

In Cabaret 11pm – 2am

OTHER Activities

Sunday

Persian Concert

Arabic Cabaret

Visiting Swimming Holes (all day)

Monday

Judeo-Arabic Concert &

UCSB Concert

Turkish Cabaret

Peaceful Meadow Meditation (TBA)

Tuesday

Turkish Concert &

Armenian Concert

Arabic Cabaret

Hiking to the Big Tree (2pm)

Wednesday

Arabic Concert

Mix Cabaret

Hat Day (all day)& Raffle(8pm)

Thursday

Leaving for Home

Before 10 AM

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

ü  Every day after concerts, social dancing is available in the Dance Hall at the same time as Cabaret.

ü  Fire Circle Gathering: Generally, starts right after Cabaret Shows around 2am till… well… Bring your instrument and join the after party. It is free style. Everybody is welcome to sing, play and dance. 

ü  Peaceful Meadow Meditation starts around 5pm in the meadow area on Monday lead by a camper (Please see announcement board for details

ü  YOGA classesevery dayfrom 8:15 to 9:15 in Dance Hall.

ü  Swimming Holes: You can visit swimming holes any time. Bring your swimming costume. There is NO lifeguard on duty. Please be responsible.

Kids are allowed only underadultsupervision.

ü  Hat Day on Wednesday, all day. Bring an extraordinary hat and make it fun.

ü  Hiking to the Big Tree: Please meet us at the registration table at 2pm on Tuesdayto go hiking.

ü  The raffle drawing is before the concert on Wednesday. Do not forget to get your tickets! The GRAND prize is FREE CAMP!

 

PLAYING MUSIC DURING LUNCH or DINNER: Campers, band leaders, solo players!! You can play during dinnertime. That will give you a chance to practice playing for large groups and other campers can enjoy your music while eating. Any kind of music style is welcome. There will be a designated table in the Assembly Area. Music never stops at CAMP! Grab your instrument and join the fun.

LEAVING MEMDCAMP: To avoid being fined, everybody must leave Mendocino Woodlands before 10am on Thursday August 10th. Please make sure you leave no trash in your cabin or tent. Please bring unburned wood logs back. Double-check your personal belongings before you leave.
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