Haflas, Parties, Concerts & Shows

Friday, August 6th

Known World Henna Artists' Gathering: Description This is a chance for anyone
who does henna, whether a beginner just for fun or full-time professional, to Your Inner
10-11 AM
come meet others. Bring research materials, your favorite new books, and Vagabond
anything else you'd like to share. Hosted by Ghazalah al-Badriyyah.

Wine and Alchemy Concert: an evening of World music and dance, pulling from a
7pm variety of musical influences - Greek, Rom, French, Armenian, Albanian, Hassidic, PAP
Middle Eastern, Celtic and others - and featuring special guest dancers.

Please come and enjoy the hospitality of Clann O'Choda at our annual Hafla, to
be held the first Friday evening of Pennsic, after the grass has cooled. The
Prophet forbids alcohol, so none shall be served or allowed during the Party.
E-02 Clann
O'Dark Thirty Drummers welcome, non-drumming musicians playing Middle Eastern melodies,
O'Choda
and all who appreciate Eastern music and dance are welcome. Coffee and light
snacks will be served. Please seek out Jaji in the camp of Clann O'Choda if you
have any questions.

Saturday, August 7th

The Middle Eastern/Islamic Persona:  A Round Table Discussion. Why did you
choose a Middle Eastern/Islamic persona? What challenges have you
encountered? How have you developed and played your persona? Has the
Gryphons Rest
1pm-3pm current world situation affected you? You are invited to the tent of ibn Zahir al-
Camp (N31)
Bulurmi for refreshment and fellowship to discuss these topics. This is not a
"how-to" class, but an opportunity to share our common experiences, both
positive and negative.

DragonSong Concert: A rich, vibrant kaleidoscope showcasing music and dance

9pm PAP
from all around the world.

Sunday, August 8th

Lusty Wench Tavern hosts its traditional open party on the second Sunday at
Dark. Join us for frolicking, friendly fun and enjoy our traditionally infamous E-17 Lusty Wench
O'Dark Thirty
brew with the lethal floating fruit! All dancers and drummers welcome and will be (Old Tuchux Hill)
well-tended. Bring a mug & ID.

Springwood Forest Party hosted by Pandora's Box, Circle, and Three Weasel W06 - Springwood
O'Dark Thirty
with entertainment by Ishtar and the Fire Spinners of Gypsy Soul Forest

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Monday, August 9th
Cure Salee: Each year during the rainy season of August and September the
nomadic peoples of North Africa gather for the Cure Salee. As their camels
6:30-8pm PAP
graze the salt rich earth, they celebrate their meeting with dance and song. Join
us in Celebrating at the 7th annual Pennsic Cure Salee!

Watan Hafla: A traditional Hofla hosted by Watan (E-17) and Melissa . Featuring
O'Dark Thirty E-17 Watan
Music, Dancing, and hanging out. Everyone is welcome to play and Dance!!

Join us for a pleasing evening of music, mirth and merriment in the Turkish Court
of their Excellencies. We have already heard from many fine musicians who plan
to attend, add yourselves to the mix and bring your music, dancing belts, shoes
and joyful spirits. Again, the cooks of the Barony of Andelcraig plan to out do N-07 Barony of
O'Dark Thirty
themselves with many delicious dishes from the East and drinks for both those Andelcrag
who are followers of the prophet and those who are not. We will be hosting
many performers, so please let us know if you have something you would like to
share with us. Contact: Mu" Allima Ahlam (Dame Hauviette).
Tuesday, August 10th
Come and DANCE with us! The 15th annual Pennsic Middle Eastern and World
dance exhibition welcomes all gentles to sign up at Pennsic and be part of our
dance community again this year. on August 10, from 1-4PM. There are 30 dance
1-4pm PAP
spaces available, First-come, first served, and sign up is the middle weekend of
Pennsic. Groups and solos welcomed. 7minute limit includes setups if using live
music. Old friend and new - have fun and dance!

Caravanserai Buhkara Hafla: Last year this was one of the best Haflas in the
Known World. Help us to continue the tradition. Musicians, Drummers, Dancers Middle Eastern
8-11pm
and All are welcome. Please bring potluck snacks to share. (NOTE: Corrected Dance Tent
time! The listing in the Pennsic Book is wrong)

Little Qaina: Middle Eastern Dancers from Northeast Ohio get together for this
fun, energetic show. Join Hareem Shar'eem, Gypsy Soul, Wicked Gypsy, The
9pm PAP
Shuvani Jezebels and Ishtar as they perform their tribal and gypsy routines to
traditional bellydance songs.

Wednesday, August 11th

Middle-Eastern Melodies—Participants Recital: All week, we’ve been learning

6-7pm and practicing. This is the results. Please join us in exploring the musical PAP
traditions of the Near and Middle East.
Thursday, August 12th

Circa Paleo: The violin sings ancient melodies. Ethnic drums paint a lush
4:30-5:30 rhythmscape. Experience a passionate musical journey from East to West as PAP
these minstrels breath new life into instrumental folk songs of old.

DragonSong: This will be an open collaborative arts session hosted by

DragonSong.  We encourage everyone to bring their talents, whether they be
7-9pm Ampitheatre
dancing, painting, music, or other media.  Bring your favorite artform and share
the evening with us as we inspire one another to create.

Following Court, Queen Gerthild invites all into the Atlantian Encampment following court for an N-05 Atlantia
till 10pm evening of drumming and dancing. Royal

Originally born from the fires of the Pennsic War, 15 years ago, world music
recording group, TURKU "Nomads of the Silk Road," celebrates its return to Main Battlefield at
8:30pm
Pennsic with a concert performance on the walls of the Castle Fortress on the the castle walls
Main Battlefield.

All parties are listed with permission of the sponsor, please note that they are subject to
change for ANY reason at ANY time.

Your Inner Vagabond also has live music and dancing at various times throughout War, so
please stop in, order a yummy beverage, and see what is happening!
Note also that this list is not comprehensive and that there are many other parties, bardics, haflas
and events at Pennsic that offer opportunities for music, dance and other activities!
 Middle and Near Eastern Classes
Wednesday, August 4
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
What
is
henna?
How
is
it
mixed
and
applied?
What
were
its

Anabel
de
 pre‐16th
century
uses?
These
ques+ons
and
more
are

An
Introduc+on
to
Henna
 12:00
PM
 1
 AS11

Berchelai
 covered
in
this
introductory
class.
Handout
$1,
limit
20.

All

ages.

The
historical
research
behind
YIV
and
its
menu,
including

The
History
of
Your
Inner

Ece
 12:00
PM
 1
 YIV
 hookahs,
sekanjabin,
iced
syrup
drinks,
coffee,
tea,
chocolate

Vagabond

and
the
role
of
coffeehouses
in
period.

All
ages.

Learn
the
beginning
strikes
of
the
Darbuka
(Doumbek)
with

emphasis
on
crea+ng
a
crystal
clear
tone
from
the
beginning.

Beginning
Middle
Eastern

Kha+fe
al‐Nameer
 12:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Basic
rhythms
and
drills
will
be
taught
in
this
progressive
4

Drum

part
class.
Please
bring
paper
and
a
wri+ng
instrument
with

you
to
class
for
notes.

Fan
veils
are
a
beau+ful
and
unique
way
to
learn
grace
and

+ming
in
your
dance.
They're
also
really
fun!
A
Limited

Introduc+on
to
Fan
Veils
 Pacita
 1:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

number
of
Fan
veils
will
be
available
to
borrow
for
the
class.


All
ages.

A
look
at
henna
use
in
16th‐century
Persia.
Uses,
techniques

Henna
in
16th‐Century
 Anabel
de
 and
design
will
be
discussed.
Par+cipants
are
encouraged
to

2:00
PM
 1
 AS11

Persia
 Berchelai
 take
notes
as
there
will
be
no
handout.
Class
materials
will
be

available
from
the
instructor
through
e‐mail.

All
ages.


Thursday, August 5
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description

Rajni
of
Sulukkule
Dance
Ensemble
shares
a
basic
Turkish
style

dance
choreography
suitable
for
solos
or
groups.
We
will
be

dancing
the
Turku
version
of
"Rumelaj".
Beginners
welcome;

"Rumelaj"
A
Basic
Turkish

Bring
a
skirt
if
you
have
one.
The
first
class
will
focus
on
basic

Choreography
to
a
classic
 Ranji
of
Orluk
Oasis
 9:00
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

moves
and
the
second
class
will
review
the
choreography
and

song.

add
ideas
for
improvisa+on
and
interpreta+on.
Choreography

adapted
from
original
choreography
by
Christy
Fricks
and

Sulukule
Dance
Ensemble.

All
ages.


8
slow
moves
for
tribal
Improv‐
Learn
the
basics
of
group

improvisa+onal
tribal
belly
dance.
Tribal
belly
dance
is
a

modern
interpreta+on
of
a
mixture
of
ancient
folk
dances
of

Tribal
Belly
Dance
I
(slow

Roma
 11:00
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 the
Middle
East,
North
Africa,
India,
Spain
and
Eastern
Europe.

moves)

Moves
include
floreo,
snake
arms,
taxeem,
maya,
ribcage

rota+on,
body
wave,
moon
turn,
and
Arabic.
Taught
by
Roma,

cer+fied
Gypsy
Caravan
Instruc+on.



Zaynab
Yasmine
 Make
a
16th‐century
Okoman
Turkish
ladies'
hat
called
a

Make
a
Ladies'
Turkish
Hat
 12:00
PM
 2
 AS7

Barones
 Tarpus.

Limit
ten,
fee
$5.

Adults
&
Teens.

Learn
the
beginning
strikes
of
the
Darbuka
(Doumbek)
with

emphasis
on
crea+ng
a
crystal
clear
tone
from
the
beginning.

Beginning
Middle
Eastern

Kha+fe
al‐Nameer
 12:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Basic
rhythms
and
drills
will
be
taught
in
this
progressive
4

Drum

part
class.
Please
bring
paper
and
a
wri+ng
instrument
with

you
to
class
for
notes.

This
class
is
designed
for
the
dancer
who
wants
to
have
more

stamina
so
they
can
dance
longer
by
the
fire
side,
Have
more

Heavy
Drillz
for
Middle
 Oola
Gulabi
and
 dis+nc+ve
isola+ons,
Sharper
accents
and
more
muscular
slow

1:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

Eastern
Dance
 Olivia
 movements.
Join
Lady
Oola
&
Zafira
Dance
Co
members
as

they
lead
you
through
an
invigora+ng
class
guaranteed
to

make
you
sweat!

All
ages.

 Thursday, August 5 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Islamic
Cooking
from
the
 Recipes
and
redac+ons
from
the
10th‐century
Islamic

Annals
of
the
Caliph's
 Basilius
Phocas
 2:00
PM
 1
 AS14
 cookbook,
Annals
of
the
Caliphs'
Kitchens,
by
Nawal
Nasrallah.


Kitchen
 Adults.

You
will
be
surprised
and
delighted
to
learn
a
likle
history
of

Cairis+ona
de
 Persians
gardens,
the
style,
who
designed
some
of
these

Persian
Gardens
 2:00
PM
 1
 AS9

Coveran
 gardens,
and
how
Persian
Gardens
influenced
the
style
of

gardening
to
the
rest
of
the
world.

All
ages.

8
fast
moves
for
Tribal

Improv‐
Learn
the
basics
of
group

improvisa+onal
tribal
belly
dance.
Tribal
belly
dance
is
a
modern

Tribal
Belly
Dance
II
(Fast
 interpreta+on
of
a
mixture
of
ancient
folk
dances
of
the
Middle
East,

Roma
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

Moves)
 North
Africa,
India,
Spain
and
Eastern
Europe.
Moves
include

Ghawazee,
square,
hip
bump,
double
pivot
bump,
shimmy,
Egyp+an

and
Turkish.
Taught
by
Roma,
cer+fied
Gypsy
Caravan
Instructor.

In
India,
eye
contact
can
range
from
spiritual
communion
to
a
curse.


The
importance
of
eyes
and
eye

contact
cannot
be
underes+mated
‐

whether
you
perform
in
medieval
India
or
on
a
modern
western

stage.

This
class
will
provide
a
collec+on
of
tools
to
allow
any

Mistress
Lakshmi
 performing
ar+st
to
improve
and
expand
their
visual
contact
with
the

Drish+:

The
Eyes
Have
It
 3:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 audience.
We'll
cover
eye
makeup,
eye
exercises,
types
of
eye
contact,

Amman

and
formal
and
informal
tricks
for
bringing
eyes
and
eye
contact
into

any
type
performance.
Material
is
accessible
to
all

skill
levels
and
all
performing
arts
backgrounds.
Please
bring
eyes.

Specific
dance
clothing
not
required.

Middle
Eastern
material
culture
based
on
archaeological
discoveries

in
Egypt,
Syria,
Jordan,
Iraq,
etc.
Topics
include
pokery
wares,

glassware,
coinage,
tex+les,
metal,
bone,
diet,
houses,
burials,
etc.

Middle
Eastern
Material
 Handouts
include
drawings
of
ar+facts
published
in
obscure

Michael
of
Safita
 4:00
PM
 1
 AS11
 archaeological
journals.
Class
taught
by
an
archaeologist
working
with

Culture

medieval
sites
in
the
Republic
of
Macedonia
and
in
the
Middle
East.

Bonus
discussion
of
the

Mandaean
culture
‐
dis+nct
from
Muslim,

Hebrew
and
Chris+an.
Handout
$2.

All
ages.


Friday, August 6
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Basics
of
Belly
Dance
 Fauna
 9:00
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Shimmies,
Flair
and
a
simple
dance
for
around
the
campfire.


Learn
how
to
wrap
an
Indian
sari
in
two
styles
‐
Tradi+onal

Lady
Catriona
 style
and
Gujara+
style.
Learn
also
the
history
of
the
sari.


How
to
Wrap
a
Sari
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS07

inghean
Ghiricc
 Students
need
to
wear
a
drawstring
skirt
and
bring
a
sari
or
5

to
6
yards
of
material.

Come
all
and
get
funky
with
this
earthy
style‐‐
great
for

Funky
Folkloric!
 Su'ad
al
Raqqasah
 10:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 dancing
with
drums
and
in
groups!
Focus
on
working
with

hips,
steps,
changes
in
tempo,
and
dancing
with
others.


Learn
the
beginning
strikes
of
the
Darbuka
(Doumbek)
with

emphasis
on
crea+ng
a
crystal
clear
tone
from
the
beginning.

Beginning
Middle
Eastern

Kha+fe
al‐Nameer
 12:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Basic
rhythms
and
drills
will
be
taught
in
this
progressive
4

Drum

part
class.
Please
bring
paper
and
a
wri+ng
instrument
with

you
to
class
for
notes.

You
have
the
grace,
now
learn
the
strength.
Learn
the

Power
Dance:
Adding
 difference
between
masculine
and
feminine
overtones,
then

Hakan
 1:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

Masculine
Strength
 use
it
to
add
power
to
your
dance.
Previous
dance
experience

not
required
but
is
suggested.
Open
to
Men
and
Women.



Bring
your
Shimmy
out
of
the
closet.
If
you
are
nervous
about

beginning
belly
dancing,
or
just
shy
about
dancing
in
general,
together

Crimson
Kate

Belly
Dance
for
the
Shy
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 we


will
work
on
some

basic

moves
and
posture
to
make
you
more

McPhee
 confident.

Appropriate
for
beginners
and
those
who've
danced
a

likle.
Wear
comfy
clothing.

All
ages.

 Friday, August 6 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Feast
planning
101
using
Annals
of
the
Caliphs’
Kitchens
to

plan
feast
menus
for
different
seasons.
Discussion
of
recipes,

Cooking
with
the
Caliph
 Dinah
bint
Ismai'l
 3:00
PM
 1
 AS14
 ingredients
and
logis+cs
in
planning
and
preparing
feasts

based
on
this
wonderful
10th‐century
cookbook.
Handout

includes
recipes.

All
ages.

Limit
25
handouts.

Mistress
Elitha
will
again
challenge
the
more
advanced

Advanced
Middle
Eastern
 Elitha
bint
Fahd
ibn
 dancers
with
techniques
and
combina+ons
on
Samihas
and

3:00
PM
 2
 Middle
Eastern

Dance
Techniques
 Acktar
 Jewels
along
with
classic
shimmy
and
abdominal
techniques.


All
ages.

In
this
workshop,
you
will
learn
the
proper
hand/finger

techniques
to
produce
clean
beau+ful
sounds
from
your

Doumbek.
You
will
learn
how
to
play
several
tradi+onal

Middle
Eastern
rhythms
as
well
as
how
to
switch
between

Baby
Beginner
Doumbek
 Carmine

 3:00
PM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth

them.
This
workshop
is
perfect
for
beginners
or
experienced

drummers
who
want
to
brush
up
or
clean
up
their
technique.

This
workshop
is
also
fantas+c
for
dancers
who
want
to

educate
themselves
about
the
basic
rhythms.

All
ages.


Saturday, August 7
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Using
Saidi
styliza+ons
and
+ming,
Blue
Lotus
Tribe
has

Jale
bint
Amar
of

Saidi
Inspired
Combina+ons
 9:00
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 created
several
combina+ons
to
use
in
choreography
or
imrov

Blue
Lotus
Tribe

dances.

Do
more
than
just
Shimmy!
Add
more
depth
to
your
hip
work

Intermediate
Dance
I:
Hip

Pacita
 10:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 by
exploring
angles,
combo's
and
undula+ons.
Students
that

Work
and
Undula+ons

wish
to
may
bring
a
mat
or
towel
for
stretches.

All
ages.

Workshop
for
beginners
cover
basics
techniques
on
how
to

SAZ
Workshop
for
 play
the
SAZ
along
with
simple
melodies.

Addi+onal
advance

Brain
Beaman
 11:00
AM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth

Beginners
 techniques
and
melodies
to
be
covered
depending
on
the

level
of
the
workshop
par+cipants.

Come
and
learn
and/
or
prac+ce
those
M.E.
melodies
you

Heloise
Le
 hear
played
around
Pennsic
camps
and
par+es.

All

Middle
Eastern
Ensemble
 Garddeur
and
 musicians/drummers
welcome.
Fire
Dance
and
Daglar
Daglar

11:30
AM
 1.5
 Touch
the
Earth

Standards
 Alexandre
de
 will
be
covered
in
this
class.

Sheet
music
in
different
keys
is

Tourouvre
 available
to
borrow
or
buy.
You
can
find
sheet
music
ahead
of

+me
at
www.bellydancesheetmusic.com.

All
ages.

The
historical
research
behind
YIV
and
its
menu,
including

The
History
of
Your
Inner

Ece
 12:00
PM
 1
 YIV
 hookahs,
sekanjabin,
iced
syrup
drinks,
coffee,
tea,
chocolate

Vagabond

and
the
role
of
coffeehouses
in
period.

All
ages.

Learn
the
beginning
strikes
of
the
Darbuka
(Doumbek)
with

emphasis
on
crea+ng
a
crystal
clear
tone
from
the
beginning.

Beginning
Middle
Eastern

Kha+fe
al‐Nameer
 12:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Basic
rhythms
and
drills
will
be
taught
in
this
progressive
4

Drum

part
class.
Please
bring
paper
and
a
wri+ng
instrument
with

you
to
class
for
notes.

Blood,
Sweat
and
Ghee:
 Learn
what
would
and
would
not
have
been
acceptable
to

Purity
and
Substances
in
 Ahalya
Piramatevi
 1:00
PM
 1
 AS9
 touch
in
medieval
India...
that
is,
if
you
wanted
to
gain
good

Period
India
 karma.

All
ages.

You
have
the
grace,
now
learn
the
strength.
Learn
the

difference
between
masculine
and
feminine
overtones,
then

Power
Dance:
Adding

Hakan
 1:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 use
it
to
add
power
to
your
dance.
Previous
dance
experience

Masculine
Strength

not
required
but
is
suggested.
Open
to
Men
and
Women.

All

ages.

 Saturday, August 7 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Why
did
you
choose
a
Middle
Eastern/Islamic
persona?
What

The
Middle
Eastern/Islamic
 Abu
Shadi
Da'ud
 challenges
have
you
encountered?
How
have
you
developed
and

Gryphons
Rest
 played
your
persona?
Has
the
current
world
situa+on
affected
you?

Persona:

A
Round
Table
 ibn
Zahir
al‐ 1:00
PM
 2

Camp
(N31)
 You
are
invited
to
the
tent
of
ibn
Zahir
al‐Bulurmi
for
refreshment
and

Discussion
 Bulurmi
 fellowship
to
discuss
these
topics.
This
is
not
a
"howto"
class.
We

share
our
common
experiences,
both
posi+ve
and
nega+ve.

From
Kathak
to
Bollywood,
enhance
your
dance
with
new

Bollydance
 Carenza
bint
Asya
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 steps,
beau+ful
hand
movements
and
fun
combina+ons.
All

levels
welcome.

All
ages.

We
will
begin
with
warm‐up
and
stretching
techniques.
Dance

techniques
will
include,
layering,
traveling,
combina+ons
and

Beginning
Belly
Dance
 Rozanne
 3:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

transi+ons.
Both
fast
and
slow
movements
will
be
covered

and
arranged
in
a
loose
rou+ne.

All
ages.

Lets
get
"Beyond
Beladi".
Play
rhythm
combina+ons,

Begintermediate
Doumbek
 Carmine

 3:00
PM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth
 interes+ng
fills,
and
embellish
what
you
already
know
into

something
more
interes+ng
and
fun!

All
ages.

We
will
begin
with
warm‐up
and
stretching
techniques.
Dance

techniques
will
include,
layering,
traveling,

Beginning
Belly
Dance
 Rozanne
 3:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

combina+ons
and
transi+ons.
Both
fast
and
slow
movements

will
be
covered
and
arranged
in
a
loose
rou+ne.

What
is
henna?
How
is
it
mixed
and
applied?
What
were
it's

Anabel
de

An
Introduc+on
to
Henna
 4:00
PM
 1
 AS11
 uses
pre‐16th
century?
These
ques+ons
and
more
are

Berchelai

covered
in
this
introductory
class.

All
ages.

Limit
20.

Fee
$1.


Sunday, August 8
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Whether
you
want
to
be
ready
for
that
next
dance
class
or
next

bakle,
or
even
just
merchant
row,
come
relax,
stretch
out
and

Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 rehabilitate
from
all
that
+me
on
your
feet!
Please
wear
clothing
that

or
well
anyone
really.
 allows
for
both
flexibility
and
modesty.
Fighters
are
welcome
to
bring

their
armor
and
leave
it
outside
of
the
tent
during
class.

All
ages.


Come
together
to
learn
the
basic
movement
of
Belly
Dance!

Open
to
all
ages,
everyone
is
welcome
into
class.
We
will
be

Mommy
and
Me
Belly

Ulvika
 9:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 learning
figure
8's,
hip
circles,
hip
hits
and
sways,
crescents

Dance

and
many
more.
This
is
a
beginner's
class
so
no
experience

needed!

All
ages.

Workshop
for
beginners
cover
basics
techniques
on
how
to

SAZ
Workshop
for
 Touch
the
 play
the
SAZ
along
with
simple
melodies.

Addi+onal
advance

Brain
Beaman
 11:00
AM
 1

Beginners
 Earth
 techniques
and
melodies
to
be
covered
depending
on
the

level
of
the
workshop
par+cipants.

We
will
begin
with
warm‐up
and
stretching
techniques.
Dance

techniques
will
include,
layering,
traveling,
combina+ons
and

Beginning
Belly
Dance
 Rozanne
 11:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

transi+ons.
Both
fast
and
slow
movements
will
be
covered

and
arranged
in
a
loose
rou+ne.

All
ages.

Dancers...strap
on
your
zills!
Melissa
of
Ishtar
will
help
you

play
along
with
Middle
Eastern
drum
rhythms
and
popular

bellydance
songs
to
make
your
zilling
sound
like
you
belong

Zill
Skills‐
Galloping
is
for
 Melissa
of
Orluk
 Touch
the
 with
the
band.
Review
of
Hadouni
and
Garoon
and
Fire

12:00
PM
 2

Horses!
 Oasis
 Earth
 Dance.
How
to
zill
to
a
slow
song.
If
we
have
+me
‐
zill
pakern

to
Aziza.
Handout
is
$2.

Adults.

Limit
10
handouts.


Musicians‐‐‐
please
help
out
and
play
tunes
for
this
class.
I

would
really
really
appreciate
it.

How
to
Create
an
Indian
 Constance
de
 Learn
about
all
the
likle
and
big
things
you
need
to
decide
on

1:00
PM
 1
 AS7

Persona
 Dunbrekon
 in
crea+ng
your
Indian
persona.

All
ages.

 Sunday, August 8 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Power
Dance:
Adding

Hakan
 1:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Saturday
lis+ng.

Masculine
Strength

Constance
de
 Learn
5
simply
ways
to
wrap
your
sari.
Please
bring
a
6‐yard

Sari
Wrapping
101
 2:00
PM
 1
 AS7

Dunbrekon
 sari
so
you
can
wrap
yourself.
Few
loaner
saris
are
available.



Itching
to
dance
around
a
campfire
but
don’t
know
what
to

Campfire
Combina+ons
 Carenza
bint
Asya
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 do?
Class
will
cover
a
variety
of
combina+ons
and
+ps
for

dancing
at
Pennsic
par+es.
All
levels
welcome.

All
ages.

Have
fun
with
your
babies,
toddlers,
and
kids
while
exploring
Middle

Eastern
and
other
style
rhythms
and
movements.
We
will
be
clapping

Zakiyyah
Ayagachin
 and
bopping
together,
and
our
kids
will
watch,
listen
and
imitate
and

absorb
in
their
own
pace.
Parent/caregiver
par+cipa+on
is
required

Al‐Sharq
and

Rhythm
and
Dance
with
 and
essen+al
for
this
class.
Bring
your
baby‐friendly
drums,
shakers,

Viscountess
 3:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 and
riqs
if
you
like
and
be
prepared
to
share.
We
will
bring
some
as

your
Baby!

Kamillah
Al
Sudanii
 well,
but
really,
all
you
need
it
your
baby
and
your
body.
For
small

Um
Zoom
 babies
I
recommend
bringing
a
blanket
for
him/her
to
lie
on.
This
class

is
for
adults
and
their
kids‐
newborn
to
pre‐teen.
Parent
or
legal

guardian
must
accompany
and
remain
with
any
minor
for
this
class.

Be
prepared
to
break
a
sweat!
Lots
of
running
and
endurance.

Doumbek
Workout
 Carmine

 3:00
PM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth
 Rhythms
with
fills.
This
is
for
intermediate
players
and
up.
Get

your
Malfuf
On!

All
ages.

There
are
more
layers
to
layering
than
you
think!
Explore
ways

Intermediate
Middle

to
make
one
move
look
like
five
using
shimmies,
levels,
tempo

Eastern
Dance
II:
Layering
 Pacita
 4:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

changes
and
traveling.
Students
may
bring
a
mat/towel
for

and
Traveling

stretches.

All
ages.

The
dance
and
chant
will
be
taught,
as
well
as
some

background
info.
Un+l
our
voices
give
out,
we'll
chant
the

Guedra
North
African
 Lady
Kharajin
of
 Guedra
for
1
to
4
dancers
at
a
+me.
Bring
a
veil
if
you
think

8:00
PM
 2
 Middle
Eastern

Trance
Dance
 Turku
 you
might
want
to
dance.
Everyone
must
chant,
no
singing

talent
required,
no
dancing
experience
necessary.
Bring
water.

Avoid
wearing
large
jewelry.

Monday, August 9
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

or
well
anyone
really.

Overview
of
tradi+onal
Ayurvedic
beliefs
that
folk
may
wish

to
incorporate
into
their
persona.
It
helps
individuals
iden+fy

India:
Ayurvedic
Prac+ces
 Marija
Kotok
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS11

which
dosha
(body
type)
they
are
and
how
this
would
have

affected
the
way
they
lived.

All
ages.

Handout
$1,
limit
20.

Learn
the
basic
rhythms
used
most
oren
in
drum
circles
and

Beginner
Drumming‐
Day
1
 Ziggy
 9:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 music
within
the
SCA.
This
is
a
4
part
class
that
teaches

different
rhythms
each
day.
Day
1‐
Saidi,
Beladi,
Maqsum.


Making
henna
paste
is
easy,
and
gesng
dark
and
las+ng

stains
is
a
snap‐‐if
you
know
the
chemistry
behind
the
mixes.

Come
learn
the
basics
of
how
to
find
and
iden+fy
good

Ghazalah
al‐
Henna
Chemistry
 10:00
AM
 1
 YIV
 henna,
how
to
mix
for
best
results,
safety
of
ingredients,
and

Badriyyah

how
to
care
for
the
design
to
keep
your
masterpiece
on
for
as

long
as
possible.
Fee
$8
for
fresh
henna
cones
available
for

purchase
Handout
$1

All
ages.



SAZ
Workshop
for

Brain
Beaman
 11:00
AM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

Beginners

Guided
Chakra
tuning
medita+on
that
u+lizes
tuning
forks

and
visualiza+on
to
balance
energy
centers.
Short
discussion

Chakra
Medita+on
 Shiva+
 11:00
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

about
the
prac+ce
of
medita+on
and
Chakra's.
Will
accept
a

dona+on
for
a
handout
(Medita+on
from
recording)

All
ages.

Persian
University:
Persian
 Ghadah
Falak
Noor
 Make
woven
bukons
to
use
as
the
perfect
accessory
for
your

12:00
PM
 1
 AS4

and
Turkish
Woven
Bukons
 bint
Safi
Abdu'llah
 Persian
or
Okoman
coats.

Limit
10.

Fee
$5.

Adults
&
Teens

 Monday, August 9 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
The
historical
research
behind
YIV
and
its
menu,
including

The
History
of
Your
Inner

Ece
 12:00
PM
 1
 YIV
 hookahs,
sekanjabin,
iced
syrup
drinks,
coffee,
tea,
chocolate

Vagabond

and
the
role
of
coffeehouses
in
period.

All
ages.

Lalitadasa
and
 Lessons
in
Love
from
Ancient
India.
Adults
only
please.


Kamasutra
for
Men
 12:00
PM
 2
 Middle
Eastern

Bhu'ni
 Handout
$1,
limit
50.

New
Hafla
Songs
for
Middle
Eastern
Ensemble!
All

instrumentalists
(non‐period
included)
and
all
percussionists

welcome!
The
new
songs
will
be
Hicaz
Oyun
Havasi,
Hicaz

Middle
Eastern
Music
 Melissa
of
Orluk
 Dolap,
Mas+ka,
&
Samra
Ya
Samra.
We
will
also
work
on
a
few

12:00
PM
 2
 Touch
the
Earth

Ensemble
 Oasis
 songs
from
last
year
just
to
refresh
our
memories.
Sheet
music

can
be
purchased
in
advance
at

www.Bellydancesheetmusic.com/
or
can
be
purchased
at

Pennsic.
$3
per
single
sheet,
books
are
$45.

All
ages.

Break
the
4/4
mold
and
explore
new
and
exo+c
yet
simple
5

Middle
Eastern
Drumming‐

Madog
Barfog
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 and
7
rhythms.
Amuse
dancers
and
un‐bore
the
circle
with

5s
and
7s

new
grooves.
Some
skill
helpful,
all
levels
welcome.
All
ages.



Learn
this
drama+c
art
of
story‐telling
through
dance.
In

ancient
+mes
it
was
performed
as
dasiakam
by
temple

Bharatanatyam
Classical

Ulvika
 3:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Devadasis
in
various
parts
of
Tamil
Nadu.
Many
of
the
Ancient

India
Dance

sculptures
in
Hindu
temples
are
based
on
Bharata
Natyam

dance
postures
Karanas.

All
ages.


New
Class
for
this
year!
An
en+re
hour
long
warm
up.
Class

Repeat
Arer
Me
 Carmine

 3:00
PM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth
 will
start
simple
and
get
more
difficult.
For
intermediate
and

up!

All
ages.

What
are
we
dancing
to?
Music!
Learn
how
to
listen
to
the

Intermediate
Dance
III:

different
layers
in
Middle
Eastern
Music
and
accent
them

Intro
to
Musicality
&
 Pacita
 4:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

when
dancing.
Students
may
bring
a
mat/towel
for
stretches.


Accents

All
ages.


Tuesday, August 10
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description

Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

or
well
anyone
really.


A
necessarily
brief
look
at
brewing
in
the
Middle
East,

A
Brief
History
of
Middle
 beginning
in
pre‐history
and
ending
with
events
circa
1600.


Sorcha
Crowe
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS14

Eastern
Brewing
 Wine,
beer,
mead
and
cordials
are
considered.

Adults
&

teens.

Handout
$3,
limit
10.

Learn
how
to
wrap
an
Indian
sari
in
two
styles
‐
Tradi+onal

Lady
Catriona
 style
and
Gujara+
style.
Learn
also
the
history
of
the
sari.


How
to
Wrap
a
Sari
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS08

inghean
Ghiricc
 Students
need
to
wear
a
drawstring
skirt
and
bring
a
sari
or
5

to
6
yards
of
material.

Nobody
knows
how
henna
was
applied
in
period.
Try
several

Ghazalah
al‐
Henna
Applica+on
 10:00
AM
 1
 YIV
 possible
methods.
Discuss
how,
when,
and
where
to
apply
to

Badriyyah

get
the
best
and
longest‐las+ng
color.

All
ages.

Learn
the
basic
rhythms
used
most
oren
in
drum
circles
and

Beginner
Drumming‐
Day
2
 Ziggy
 10:00
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 music
within
the
SCA.
This
is
a
4
part
class
that
teaches

different
rhythms
each
day.
Day
2‐
Chiritelli,
Masmoudi.


Lessons
in
Love
from
Ancient
India.
Adults
only
please.


Kamasutra
for
Women
 Lalitadasa
 11:30
AM
 2
 Middle
Eastern

Adults.

Handouts
$1,
limit
75.

 Tuesday, August 10 – cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Come
and
learn
and/
or
prac+ce
those
M.E.
melodies
you

Heloise
Le
 hear
played
around
Pennsic
camps
and
par+es.
All
musicians/
Middle
Eastern
Ensemble
 Garddeur
and
 drummers
welcome.
Songs
covered:

Nihavent
Oyun
Havasi

11:30
AM
 1.5
 Touch
the
Earth

Standards
 Alexandre
de
 and
Nubar
Nubar.

Sheet
music
in
different
keys
is
available
to

Tourouvre
 borrow
or
buy.
You
can
find
sheet
music
ahead
of
+me
at

www.bellydancesheetmusic.com.

All
ages.

Cariadoc
and

A
descrip+on
of
surviving
period
Islamic
cookbooks
and
some

Period
Islamic
Cooking
 Mistress
Elizabeth
 12:00
PM
 1
 AS14

of
the
dishes
in
them.

All
ages.

of
Dendermonde

Art
of
Taksim
with
Basic
Makam
Theory
and
HOW
TO

MODULATE!
All
instrumentalists
are
welcome
(non‐period

included).
Many
of
us
have
no
experience
with
improvisa+on!

Let’s
get
some!
Remember
that
I
was
a
band
dork
for
years

and
years
and
was
not
allowed
in
Jazz
Band
because
I
played

clarinet.
If
I
can
taksim,
SO
CAN
YOU!
Taksim
isn’t
the
mystery

Middle
Eastern
Music
 Melissa
of
Orluk

1:00
PM
 2
 Touch
the
Earth
 that
it
appears
to
be.
There
are
some
easy
to
follow
thought

Ensemble
 Oasis

processes
that
will
help
musicians
become
beker

improvisa+onalists.
I
will
cover
the
important
notes
in
a

makam,
the
difference
between
a
taksim
in
a
fast
tempo
song,

a
slow
tempo
song
and
a
taksim
that
is
a
solo
introduc+on
to
a

song.
Stylis+c
feedback
will
be
given.
Pa+ent
drummers
are

needed
to
accompany
this
class.

Rhythm
and
Dance
with
 Zakiyyah
Ayagachin

2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

your
Baby!
 Al‐Sharq

You
will
be
surprised
and
delighted
to
learn
a
likle
history
of

Cairis+ona
de
 Persians
gardens,
the
style,
who
designed
some
of
these

Persian
Gardens
 3:00
PM
 1
 AS9

Coveran
 gardens,
and
how
Persian
Gardens
influenced
the
style
of

gardening
to
the
rest
of
the
world.

All
ages.


Explore
new
and
exo+c
yet
simple
6
and
12
beats
rhythms.

Middle
Eastern
Drumming‐

Madog
Barfog
 3:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Amuse
dancers
and
trance
out
with
the
symmetry
of
the

6's
and
12s

universe.
Some
skill
helpful,
all
levels
welcome.

All
ages.


Pennsic
is
our
vaca+on,
so
why
not
pamper
ourselves?
The
1st

hour
will
be
a
history
of
the
Turkish
bath.

During
the
last
two

W14
‐















hours,
we'll
have
+me
to
sample
Turkish
desserts
&
try

The
Turkish
Bath
 Nisaa
Karahisari
 3:00
PM
 3
 La
Familia

different
period
beauty

treatments.
Please
bring
a
towel.
For

Gladiatoria

privacy,
this
class
is
open
to
women
only.
Fee
$3
for
Henna
&

other
beauty
treatments
plus
food.

What
happens
if
someone
challenges
you
to
a
bakle?
Be

Doumbek
Bakle
Class
 Carmine

 3:00
PM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth

prepared!
No
armor
inspec+on
required.

All
ages.

From
Turkey
to
You
with
Love!
Arriving
back
from
Turkey
a

handful
of
days
before
Pennsic,
Zarifa
travels
to
Pennsic
to

From
Turkey
to
You
with

Saida
Zarifa
 4:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 share
NEW
Turkish
dance
moves
with
you!
While
in
Turkey
she

Love!

studied
with
masters
of
Turkish
dance.
Come
learn
Turkish

dance
moves
straight
from
the
source!

Last
year
this
was
one
of
the
best
Haflas
in
the
Known
World.

Lydia
Fitz
Waulter

Help
us
to
con+nue
the
tradi+on.
Musicians,
Drummers,

Caravanserai
Bukhara
 and
Otgon
the
 6:00
PM
 3
 Middle
Eastern

Dancers
and
All
are
welcome.
Please
bring
potluck
snacks
to

Bemused

share.

All
ages.

 Wednesday, August 11
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

or
well
anyone
really.


This
class
will
cover
clothing,
educa+on,
religion
and
life
of
the

Khazars
who
lived
in
the
region
of
the
Khazar
Sea,
now
called

the
Caspian.
Noted
for
the
high
level
of
educa+on,
tolerance

Baron
Khadir
bar

Khazar
Life
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS09
 of
all
faiths,
elected
government,
arts,
trade,
and
fierceness
in

Yosef
Ha‐Kuzari

bakle.
The
Khazars
were
a
bulwark
to
the
flow
of
Islam
into

Europe
and
slowed
the
movement
of
the
Rus
(Vikings)
into

the
south.
Will
cover
the
period
from
750‐1100AD.


Learn
the
basic
rhythms
used
most
oren
in
drum
circles
and

Beginner
Drumming‐
Day
3
 Ziggy
 9:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern
 music
within
the
SCA.
This
is
a
4
part
class
that
teaches

different
rhythms
each
day.

Day
3‐
Ayub,
malfouf.


This
year
has
presented
new
evidence
into
the
early
use
of

henna!
We'll
discuss
Biblical‐era
use
as
well
as
how
and
when

henna
evolved
into
beau+ful
designs,
with
a
special
focus
on

Henna
History
and
 Ghazalah
al‐
10:00
AM
 1
 YIV
 our
period.
Look
into
why
henna
was
used
in
cultures
from

Tradi+ons
 Badriyyah

early
Hebrew
tribes
through
Muslims
to
Chris+an
Spain.
Fee

$8
for
fresh
henna
cones
available
for
purchase.
Handout
$1


All
ages.

Workshop
for
beginners
cover
basics
techniques
on
how
to

SAZ
Workshop
for
 play
the
SAZ
along
with
simple
melodies.

Addi+onal
advance

Brain
Beaman
 11:00
AM
 1
 Touch
the
Earth

Beginners
 techniques
and
melodies
to
be
covered
depending
on
the

level
of
the
workshop
par+cipants.


Learn
about
the
different
types
of
embroidery
done
in
India

Constance
de
 and
do
a
project
in
Shisha
embroidery.
Bring
an
embroidery

Indian
Embroidery
 11:00
AM
 2
 AS7

Dunbrekon
 hoop
if
possible.
It
can
be
done
without
one
but
it
is
more

difficult.

Limit
30,
materials
fee
$5.

9
years
and
above.

Fan
veils
are
a
beau+ful
and
unique
way
to
learn
grace
and

+ming
in
your
dance.
They're
also
really
fun!
A
Limited

Introduc+on
to
Fan
Veils
 Pacita
 11:00
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

number
of
Fan
veils
will
be
available
to
borrow
for
the
class.


All
ages.

The
basics
of
Middle
Eastern
Dance
or
Belly‐dance.
This
form

of
dance
was
and
s+ll
is
learned
and
passed
down
through
the

family.
Come
have
fun
with
us.
This
is
a
Family
Track
Class
for

Family
Track
‐
Middle
 Scheherazade
al‐
12:00
PM
 1
 AS5
 parent/guardian
and
minor
to
akend
together.
Classes
will
be

Eastern
Dance
for
All
Ages
 Zahira

taught
for
all
age
levels
simultaneously.
Parent
or
legal

guardian
must
accompany
and
remain
with
any
minor
(under

18)
taking
this
class.

Mistress
Elitha
will
again
challenge
the
more
advanced

Advanced
Middle
Eastern
 Elitha
bint
Fahd
 dancers
with
techniques
and
combina+ons
on
Samihas
and

12:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

Dance
Techniques
 ibn
Acktar
 Jewels
along
with
classic
shimmy
and
abdominal
techniques.


All
ages.

Lead
the
Band!
We
play
so
oren
as
one
large
group
at

Pennsic,
what
happens
when
there
is
only
3
musicians?

Someone
has
to
lead.
Let's
get
prac+ce
each
leading
the
band

Middle
Eastern
Music
 Melissa
of
Orluk

12:00
PM
 2
 Touch
the
Earth
 and
giving
cues.
Drummers,
this
is
your
chance
to
play
as
a

Ensemble
 Oasis

duo
of
percussionists.
Learn
how
to
be
the
strong
lead

drummer
in
an
ensemble.
Our
large
group
will
be
split
up
into

small
groups
to
give
everyone
a
chance
to
lead.


 Wednesday, August 11 - cont.
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
This
class
is
a
top
level
survey
and
will
cover
clothing,

educa+on,
religion,
history
and
life
of
the
Khazars
who
lived
in

the
region
of
the
Khazar
Sea,
now
called
the
Caspian.
Noted

Baron
Khadir
bar
 for
the
high
level
of
educa+on,
tolerance
of
all
faiths,
elected

Khazar
101
 12:00
PM
 1
 AS11

Yosef
Ha‐Kuzari
 government,
arts,
trade,
and
fierceness
in
bakle.
The
Khazars

were
a
bulwark
to
the
flow
of
Islam
into
Europe
and
slowed

the
movement
of
the
Rus
(Vikings)
into
the
south.
Will
cover

the
period
from
650‐1100AD.

A
look
at
hygiene
and
beauty
regimens
in
India
during
the

Irayari
Vairavi
and

Indian
Beauty
 1:00
PM
 2
 AS13
 medieval
era.
Includes
hands‐on
demonstra+ons.

Limit
20,

Lady
Lalitadasa

fee
$9.

Handout
$1.
Adults
only.

Power
Dance:
Adding

Hakan
 1:30
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Saturday
lis+ng.

Masculine
Strength

Period
Choli
Pakerns
are
unlike
western
clothing
pakerns
and

can
be
very
confusing
to
assemble,
and
they
must
also
be

Choli
Fisng
 Shak+
 2:30
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 customer
fiked.
Sharing
ideas
and
sugges+ons
for

construc+ng
period
cholis,
as
well
as
construc+ng
and
altering

modern
versions.

All
ages.

The
Islamic‐pakerned
kniked
socks
in
The
Tex+le
Museum
are

among
the
oldest
extant
kniked
tex+les.
As
such,
they
provide

Medieval
Egyp+an
Socks,

Susanna
Lockheart
 3:00
PM
 1
 AS7
 insights
into
early
knisng
as
well
as
the
footwear
of
the

Part
1

culture.
Part
1
will
be
an
overview,
discussing
the
history
and

general
techniques.
$

All
ages.

Feast
planning
101
using
Annals
of
the
Caliphs’
Kitchens
to

plan
feast
menus
for
different
seasons.
Discussion
of
recipes,

Cooking
with
the
Caliph
 Dinah
bint
Ismai'l
 3:00
PM
 1
 AS14
 ingredients
and
logis+cs
in
planning
and
preparing
feasts

based
on
this
wonderful
10th‐century
cookbook.
Handout

includes
recipes.

Break
the
4/4
mold
and
explore
new
and
exo+c
yet
simple
5

Middle
Eastern
Drumming‐

Madog
Barfog
 3:30
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 and
7
rhythms.
Amuse
dancers
and
un‐bore
the
circle
with

5s
and
7s

new
grooves.
Some
skill
helpful,
all
levels
welcome.

All
ages.


The
Islamic‐pakerned
kniked
socks
in
The
Tex+le
Museum
are

among
the
oldest
extant
kniked
tex+les.
As
such,
they
provide

insights
into
early
knisng
as
well
as
the
footwear
of
the

culture.
Part
2
will
be
a
handson
session
aimed
at
prac+cing

the
techniques
while
producing
an
adapta+on
of
the
extant

socks.
While
any
are
welcome
to
audit,
the
class
itself
must
be

Medieval
Egyp+an
Socks,

Susanna
Lockheart
 4:00
PM
 1
 AS7
 limited
to
knikers
who
are
comfortable
working
in
the
round

Part
2

on
double‐pointed
needles.
There
will
be
colorwork!
Some

kits
will
be
available
for
$5,
including
#7
double‐pointed

needles
and
2
colors
of
cokon
worsted‐weight
yarn.
Those

wishing
to
bring
their
own
supplies
are
welcome
to
do
so.
Fee:

5
For:
#7
DPNs:
$3
2
colors
cokon
worsted‐weight
yarn:
$2

All

ages.

Learn
some
new
fun
combo's
and
groove
with
Kamiilah
(of

modern
Tribal
Fusion
troupe
Rockabelly)
to
spice
up
your

Kamiilah
al‐Sudanii

Kamiilah's
Musings
 4:30
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 dance.
Kamiilah
will
be
bringing
some
of
her
research
into

um
Zoom

period
dance
as
the
basis
for
some
of
the
movements.
Classes

are
open
to
everyone
of
all
ages
and
sizes.

Yes,
Men
can
dance
too!
Middle
Eastern
Dance
for
men,

beginner
and
intermediate
levels.
We
will
cover
movements,

Middle
Eastern
Dance
for
 Donnallain
o'r

6:00
PM
 2
 Middle
Eastern
 posture,
form,
astude
and
projec+on,
how
to
learn
from

Manly
Men
 Galaru
Glais

female
instructors,
and
some
discussion
of
historic
Middle

Eastern
Dance
myths
and
reali+es.

All
ages.

 Thursday, August 12
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description
Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

or
well
anyone
really.

Course
will
cover
the
basics
of
crea+ng
a
Khazar
persona

Baron
Khadir
bar

The
Khazar
Persona
 9:00
AM
 1
 AS09
 iden+fying
loca+ons,
+me,
culture,
clothing
and
basic
history

Yosef
Ha‐Kuzari

relevant
for
an
SCA
persona.

Longer,
stronger,
shinier,
healthier
hair,
in
colors
from
the

Henna
and
other
Natural
 Ghazalah
al‐ same
as
your
natural
color
through
blonde,
red,
and
even

10:00
AM
 1
 YIV

Hair
Treatments
 Badriyyah
 raven's‐wing
black.
Come
find
out
how
to
build
a
beker
head

of
hair
the
period
way.

Fee
$8.

All
ages.

Learn
the
basic
rhythms
used
most
oren
in
drum
circles
and

music
within
the
SCA.
This
is
a
4
part
class
that
teaches

Beginner
Drumming‐
Day
4
 Ziggy
 10:00
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

different
rhythms
each
day.
Day
4‐
Kashlimah
and
other

strange
things.

Dancing
is
wonderful,
but
do
you
want
to
be
a
stronger

dancer?
Come
learn
some
basic
core
fitness
that
will
tone

and
strengthen
your
dancer
body!
You
will
get
a
workout
that

will
test
your
fitness
level
and
increase
the
balance
you
need

for
all
types
of
dance.
Core
strength
is
the
key
to
becoming
a

Fitness
for
Dancers
 Ulvika
 12:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern

strong
dancer,
so
come
and
learn
a
basic
fitness
rou+ne
that

you
can
use
to
achieve
your
goals.
Isola+on
of
the
Abs
and

Legs
are
a
big
part,
because
the
balance
of
your
body
comes

from
those
areas.
We
will
be
working
out
on
the
ground
so

bring
something
to
lay
on!

All
ages.

The
theory
and
prac+ce
of
Jewish
naming
conven+ons
during

Period;
from
Severus
son
of
Severa
to
Merlin
bat
Yoda
and

On
the
Theory
and
Prac+ce

Eleazar
ha‐Levi
 2:00
PM
 1
 AS6
 such
given
names
as
Prince
of
Peace
and
Mistress
of
Turbans

of
Jewish
Names

and
why
the
Bible
can't
be
used
to
document
Jewish
names.


Handouts
$1,
limit
20.

All
ages.

Explore
new
and
exo+c
yet
simple
6
and
12
beats
rhythms.

Middle
Eastern
Drumming‐

Madog
Barfog
 2:00
PM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Amuse
dancers
and
trance
out
with
the
symmetry
of
the

6's
and
12s

universe.
Some
skill
helpful,
all
levels
welcome.

All
ages.

Period
choli
pakerns
are
unlike
Western
clothing
pakerns

and
can
be
very
confusing
to
assemble,
and
they
must
also
be

Choli
Fisng
 Shak+
 3:00
PM
 1
 AS4
 custom‐fiked.
Sharing
ideas
and
sugges+ons
for
construc+ng

period
cholis,
as
well
as
construc+ng
and
altering
modern

versions.

All
ages.

Rajni
of
Sulukkule
Dance
Ensemble
shares
a
basic
Turkish

style
dance
choreography
suitable
for
solos
or
groups.
We
will

be
dancing
the
Turku
version
of
"Rumelaj".
Beginners

"Rumelaj"
A
Basic
Turkish

welcome;
Bring
a
skirt
if
you
have
one.
The
first
class
will

Choreography
to
a
classic
 Ranji
of
Orluk
Oasis
 3:00
PM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

focus
on
basic
moves
and
the
second
class
will
review
the

song.

choreography
and
add
ideas
for
improvisa+on
and

interpreta+on.
Choreography
adapted
from
original

choreography
by
Christy
Fricks
and
Sulukule
Dance
Ensemble.


Middle
Eastern
material
culture
based
on
archaeological

discoveries
in
Egypt,
Syria,
Jordan,
Iraq,
etc.
Topics
include

pokery
wares,
glassware,
coinage,
tex+les,
metal,
bone,
diet,

houses,
burials,
etc.
Handouts
include
drawings
of
ar+facts

Middle
Eastern
Material

Michael
of
Safita
 4:00
PM
 1
 AS11
 published
in
obscure
archaeological
journals.
Class
taught
by

Culture

an
archaeologist
working
with
medieval
sites
in
the
Republic

of
Macedonia
and
in
the
Middle
East.
Bonus
discussion
of
the

Mandaean
culture
‐
dis+nct
from
Muslim,
Hebrew
and

Chris+an.

All
ages.

 Friday, August 13
Title Instructors Time Length Location Class Description

Yoga,
for
Dancers,
Fighters

Nadezda
ZeZastriz
 8:30
AM
 1
 Middle
Eastern
 Descrip+on
under
Sunday
lis+ng.

or
well
anyone
really.


We
will
discuss
what
I
mean
by
"tribal"
belly
dance
and
my

Tribal
Belly
Dance
Combo's
 personal
style.
We
will
learn
a
few
combo's
that
can
be
used

Shiva+
 9:30
AM
 1.5
 Middle
Eastern

Intermediate
 in
improvisa+onal
choreography
or
drills
to
strengthen

technique
and
transi+on.

All
ages.

Islamic
Cooking
from
the
 Recipes
and
redac+ons
from
the
10th‐century
Islamic

Annals
of
the
Caliph's
 Basilius
Phocas
 12:00
PM
 1
 AS14
 cookbook,
Annals
of
the
Caliphs'
Kitchens,
by
Nawal

Kitchen
 Nasrallah.

Adults.


Do not forget to look to the Official Pennsic Class Book for additional classes that may
cover Middle Eastern topics including basic sewing, weaving, cuisine, history and culture!
There are many, many wonderful classes, with wonderful teachers, that can help you
perfect your period Middle or Near Eastern persona!

Interested in other SCA Middle Eastern events during the year? Check
out the official SCA websites for local events.
A Day in the Middle East (Dun Carraig):
"All musicians, teachers and entertaining guests are welcome to share the warmth of fellowship while passing the cold days of winter.
The Barony of Dun Carraig (Southern Maryland) has once more pressed its populace into service to offer hospitality to all those
who enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of the Middle East. #

Please keep in mind that this event is still in its planning stages and information will be more solid mid-September. (Other than the
staff…we’ve got their firstborns until the event is over…hmmm, not sure we got the best part of THAT deal!) #

Website: http://duncarraig.net/middle_eastern/(Check after mid-September for event updates & current information) #

Currently planned date (may change by a week or so depending on site availability…again, check back in mid-September): February
26, 2011#

Event Stewards: Mistress Ceridwen (Linda
McLaughlin) and Lady Rowena (Wendy Bollinger). Email: autocrat@mideast.duncarraig.net #

Feast: Mistress Kiri Mezze (Dayboard): Baron Kahdir Please contact headcook@mideast.duncarraig.net or
mezze@mideast.duncarraig.net with dietary concerns. 

Haberci is compiled by Umm Hurayrah bint Khalid, questions and comments can be directed to teinenishea@yahoo.com