The playgroup will focus on learning the Arabic language through games, songs, story telling and other activities.
The class will create an environment to engage the kids with the language in an attractive way.
The idea is to establish a social and educational experience for kids so they can have a stronger connection with their language and culture through a contemporary method of teaching and learning. Parents are encouraged to be part of the experience!!
The class is for children ages 3-5 years old. It will help your child love and learn the Arabic language as wekk as improve in an invaluable motor and social skills.
Playgroup class time: Sundays 3:30- 5:00 pm.
Registration
$400/ student for fall semester
$750/ student for both fall and spring semesters
For more information or to register, please call 617-893-1175, or contact us at: aricheh@cacboston.org
I am very happy to announce my first official seminar/talk about Middle Eastern and North African dance. The idea came from my desire to open a sharing discussion between dancers, people which would go deeper, and where they can learn more about the cultural aspects of the dance. I had the opportunity to hold a similar event at my home where I invited my dancer friends to watch a movie about North African women, and then have a discussion about the movie. The conclusion of that was just so rich, and helped everyone with their dancing. I was thinking about it, and asked myself how I could contribute to the community ? So the “The (tea) à l’orientale ” was the answer!
‘Because we like to talk around a cup of tea,
we never let the cup get empty,
so that keeps the conversation going infinitely”.
-Soumaya MaRose
My goal in creating this event, is to help the dancer and people willing to learn and understand more about the cultural aspects of Middle Eastern and North African dance. I would love to go deeper and share it in a warm atmosphere, so why don’t we do it around an oriental tea or coffee ?
The seminars will be held from time to time and are based on discussions around a topic (movies, articles, events,…) or around a guest speaker.
I am also so proud to announce my first guest artist. But first guess who said this:
”As a beginner dancer …..whenever I listened or danced to taped Oriental dance music……. this question kept coming to me……How can I one day dance to this beautiful music to a live band?”
Preregistration only, by October 1. You can use paypal at https://paypal.me/soumayamarose The price of the seminar: $10 For more information you can contact me at : soumaya.MaRose @yahoo.com
The CAC teams up with KitchenInc, Union Square’s culinary incubator, to present this cooking class series. Join us for this new cooking class and enjoy home-style authentic cooking and “My Grandma” recipes that you cannot find at any culinary school. It is a “prepare and learn” class where all participants will taste authentic food made by the cook, and then taste their own.
The session this May will focus on one of the most popular Arabic dishes, “Fatteh”: It is a famous dinner as well as breakfast meal in the Middle East! If you are a vegetarian, you will find it amazing!
The class will give great information about the cultural background of Middle Eastern cooking, followed by hands-on preparation of the recipe, and finally, eating and celebrating the sweet taste of success!
CAC Cooking TV Debut!
In December the CAC cooking class was featured on the Boston Neighborhood Network. You can watch our segment here!
The Arabic Music Workshops will introduce students to the music of the Arab World. They are open to all levels of professional performers and college students. The 6-hour intensive workshops feature a rigorous program of improvisation, rhythm, ornamentation and ensemble. All instruments are welcome.
The workshops will culminate in a concert with the CAC Arabic Chamber Ensemble and the New York Arabic Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Bassam Saba on April 18 at the YMCA Theater in Cambridge, MA!
Workshop Dates: (all times 1:00 – 6:00 pm)
March 7th & 8th
March 21st & 22nd
April 11th & 12th
April 17th & 18th Concert: April 18th, 2015
Location:
Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Ave. Suit 6B.
Somerville, MA 02143
Biography:
Bassam Saba of Lebanon is a world-renowned virtuoso, multi-instrumentalist, and
leading figure of Arabic music. Saba studied nay, ‘ud and violin at the Lebanon National Conservatory. He received his BA in Western Classical Music and Flute Performance at the Conservatoire Municipal des Gobelins in Paris, and Masters in Western Flute Performance and Music Education from the Gnessin Musical Pedagogical Institute in Moscow. Saba has toured extensively with diva of the Arab World, Fairouz, as well as Marcel Khalife, Simon Shaheen and Ziad Rahbani.
He has collaborated with classical and pop stars such as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Alicia Keys and Santana, and jazz icons such as Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones. Saba, one of the most sought-after teachers of Arabic music, co-founded and directs the New York Arabic Orchestra. Saba has been invited to perform as a soloist for the Hanover Philharmonic, Qatar Philharmonic, Beirut Philharmonic, Zurich Orchestra and East Oakland Bay Symphony, among others.
For questions about music and workshops or private lessons, please contact Bassam Saba: bassamsaba@yahoo.com or call 631-662-5464. For questions about registration, contact Alma Richeh at 617-893-1176 or aricheh@cacboston.org
The playgroup will focus on learning the Arabic language through games, songs, story telling and other activities.
The class will create an environment to engage the kids with the language in an attractive way.
The idea is to establish a social and educational experience for kids so they can have a stronger connection with their language and culture through a contemporary method of teaching and learning. Parents are encouraged to be part of the experience!!
Playgroup class starts Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014
Class Time: Sundays 3.30 pm – 5:00 pm.
Registration
$400/ student for fall semester
$750/ student for both fall and spring semesters
For more information or to register, please call 617-893-1175, or contact us at:
Join the CAC for its NEW Cooking Classes! Enjoy Home Style Authentic Cooking and My Grandma Recipes that you cannot find at any culinary school.
Class taught by Mr. Majd Karkour.
It is a Prepare and Learn session! During class all participants will taste the authentic food made by the cook and then taste their own!
Class will not be stuffed like a “stuffed zucchini”! Hurry! Limited seats!
Come and enjoy while learning how to prepare your meal! It is a stress free environment where all participants will get the maximum attention to master their skills.
Both Sessions will focus on Middle Eastern appetizers like Tabouleh, Baba Ghannouj, Mohamara, Foul mdammas, Mujaddara and much more!
Each class will contain a short power point presentation to talk about the cultural background of Middle Eastern cooking followed by Hands-on preparation for each recipe and finally eating and celebrating the sweet taste of success!
Session I is on Firday June 13 6.00-8.00 pm
Session II is on Firday June 27 6.00- 8.00 pm
Registration fee: $30/ person per session; $50/ person when registering for both sessions
This class is designed for both beginners and intermediate level students. Students will get introduced to Arabicmusic by learning the Arabic scales “Makamat” through playing musical compositions. They will also have brief look at the history and the importance of the Oud in Mid-Eastern Music. In addition, students will learn how to hold the instrument and the pick, the positioning and understanding of the quarter tone, and how to tune the strings.
About the instructor: Nabil Ata was born in Lebanon and immigrated to Massachusetts in March, 1973. He has been focusing on singing the classics in the Arabic language, like “Mouwashahaat and Adwaar.” He established “Tarab Chrous” in 1997.
Rhythms of the East Take a journey through Eastern rhythms thought learning the Arabic and Middle Eastern percussions Tabla (drum) Daff / Riqq (Tambourine) and Mazhar.
This class will expose students to distinct Middle Eastern and Arabic Rhythms, instruments and musical stylings. During the lesson, student will have the chance to play along with other instruments in a band style. Students will also gain great insight to the history and cultural relevance of the songs, instruments and style of music and the relation between the percussion instrument and the Arabic and Eastern music.
This level is best suited for beginners who have had little or no exposure to the Arabic language. We will be covering the Arabic alphabet and explaining the differences in pronunciation between the modern standard Arabic and the Levantine dialects. We will also cover some basic conversational skills.
Our colloquial language courses progressively move students from no knowledge of the Arabic language to being able to deal with a variety of real- life situations such as directing a taxi, answering the phone, dealing with groceries, speaking on the phone, etc. Students will also be exposed to very basic reading and writing skills such as road signs, Arabic numbers, restaurant menus, bills and signing your name and phone number in Arabic.
Session I starts: March 5, 12, 19, 26- April 2, 9, 16, 23
Will build a solid foundation in “Raks Sharki” (Belly Dance) through good form, knowledge of music, and movement. Class will end with impromptu dance from steps learned in class but more importantly for the joy of dancing! Elements of the roots of BD will be included in each class.
Session I starts: March 5, 12, 19, 26- April 2, 9, 16, 23
Review of foundation movements starts each class and then we will move onto putting a dance together (either a loosely structured routine or choreography). Introduction of Arabic rhythms and sagat (finger cymbals) will be introduced. Elements of the roots of BD will be included in each class.
Bring finger cymbals and 3 yd. Chiffon veil .1.5 hours
SHADIA has enjoyed a celebrated 40 year career teaching and performing dance in professional settings throughout United States, Canada, South America and Central America. Shadia’s popularity with diverse audiences of Middle Eastern descent comes from her strong foundation and expertise in both folkloric and classical training. ~ Phasing out her dance classes by 2015 so that she can expand on her new online boutique, Shadiacostumedesign.com, these classes present a valuable opportunity to study with an international beloved artist.
The Arabic Music Workshops will introduce students to the music of the Arab World. They are open to all levels of professional performers and college students. The 6-hour intensive workshops feature a rigorous program of improvisation, rhythm, ornamentation and ensemble. All instruments are welcome.
