Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp


Middle Eastern Camp Mother Earth Cabaret
Middle Eastern Camp Mother Earth Cabaret
On special nights, we magically transform part of the dining hall into the "Mother Earth Caberet" where a more intimate atmosphere prevails. Middle Eastern Camp Features Ethnic Cuisine
Ethnic Cuisine at Middle Eastern Camp
The kitchen provides three delicious meals daily, as well as snacks, with an ethnic flavor. Concerts at Middle Eastern Camp
Concerts at Middle Eastern Camp
There are informal talks on folklore, music, and dance, as well as concerts featuring our extraordinarily talented staff. Singing at Middle Eastern Camp
Singing at Middle Eastern Camp
We have classes and/or informal opportunities to learn Turkish, Armenian, Greek, Persian and Arabic folk singing.


Registration - Fee Schedule    

Plan to arrive after 4 pm on Sunday, August 15. The 7-day workshop ends with breakfast Sunday morning, August 22. Fees include room and board, classes, parties, and all other activities. Part-time registration is possible on a pro-rated $140 per day basis.  

Adults (full-time):

  • ($690) Regular price. Deposit of $100 accepted until July 2nd. The balance is due by July 22. If you register after July 2nd Please send in the full amount.
  • ($640) if you register and pay in full by May 15.

Also we are offering a discount for group registration. (7 persons or more). Please contact Joshkun for more information,

  • ($600) Group registration price. Deposit of $100 accepted until July 2nd . The balance is due by July 22. If you register after July 2nd Please send in the full amount.

Children 6-14: ($280). Deposit of $100 accepted until July July 2nd. The balance is due by July 22. If you register after July 2nd please send in the full amount.

Children 2-5: ($150). No deposit but full amount due.REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED. CABINS ARE ASSIGNED ACCORDINGLY.

IF THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE, REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL AUGUST 15.

For those who wish to come part-time, the above due-dates are applicable.

Cancellations has to be made in writing before July 22. Refunds can be made (less $35 per person cancellation fee) until July 22. No refunds after this date under any circumstances. A $35 late fee will be assessed for balances received in the mail bearing an July 22 or later postmark. After July 22, no personal checks will be accepted; please mail in a cashier's check, money order or make an online payment with a credit card.

PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED

  • Personal check, cashier check, money order.
  • Credit card using PayPal.
  •   Note; Please add 3% PayPal fee to the total amount.
YOU CAN REGISTER BY MAILING THE CHECK AND THE REGISTRATION FORM. Please print the registration form from below, fill it out and mail it with your personal check, cashier check or money order made out to "Middle Eastern Music and dance" to:

Middle Eastern Music and Dance
3244 Overland Ave. No. 1
Los Angeles, California 90034

Click here for printable version of the registration form

YOU CAN REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE WITH . Please fill out the online registration form and proceed to make a payment.

Click here for online registration form

Please click the button below to make an online "balance due" or any other  payment.

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Please do not forget to include 3% PayPal fee to your payment.

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Beginners Welcome at Middle Eastern Camp
Beginners are welcome at Middle Eastern Camp
Beginners are welcome with dance and instrument instruction offered at all levels of experience.
Dancing at Middle Eastern Camp
Dancing at Middle Eastern Camp
Traditional dances of Turkiye, Armenia, Lebanon, Egypt, Iran and Greece are taught with each of our six dance instructors teaching twice a day. In the evening, dance parties with live music exclusively continue long into the night. If you're used to recordings, you don't know what an experience this can be. Instrument Playing at Middle Eastern Camp
Rich selection of Instruments at Middle Eastern Camp
We offer small-group instruction on the following traditional instruments: saz and oud (lutes), riqq (tambourine), darbuka (hand drum), kanun (zither), nay (flute), violin, and clarinet, with Turkish, Armenian, and Arabic styles taught. We will offer daily classes for those who wish to participate in ensembles. In addition, we will have on-going sessions in maqam (modal theory) for those experienced players who wish to learn improvisatory techniques.