Hello

Im trying to gather interest in a series of workshops to be run by Jeff Rees from Gypsy Caravan....We will be hosting Paulette Rees-Denis from February 2 - 12 next year for a series of dance workshops & Collective Soul Intensives, and Jeff will be joining Paulette on her travels from February 7-12 so Brisbane & local muso's have the opportunity to learn from him direct.

More about Jeff: (taken from www.gypsycaravan.us/bellydan...usic.php)
Gypsy Caravan and Mizna musical instigators Bruce Beaton and Jeff Rees have led the musical gypsy trail for Gypsy Caravan since 1991. The musicians of Gypsy Caravan and Mizna have a diverse background. The band performs a stylized blend of the music of North Africa, Spain, India, the Middle and Near East, with a contemporary American sensibility. Sometimes lively, sometimes mesmerizing, the songs evoke varying scenarios, from the lonely campfire of the hejira to the silken wealth of the caravanserai.
Gypsy Caravan has an extensive repertoire of original songs, with seven music CDs on the market, and they enjoy playing at variety of performance requests, from large theatrical productions and art festivals, to smaller nightclubs and intimate celebrations.

For those who are unfamiliar with Gypsy Caravan & Mizna itunes their albums available for listening or to purchase.

Jeff's Workshop topics can cover the art of playing the mijwiz, as well as demonstrating other horns including the Neys, sipsis, zurnas, small arguls....as well as topics utilising playing and learning rhythms and listening to melodies for dancers - we can also arrange private tuition for learning the Ney (Turkish flute)

What I'm trying to determine is if there is a level of interest to support Jeff's classes, if you'd like the opportunity to study with him - if I've got a good response I'll do my best to cater for your interest.

Cheers
Dee