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| Previous Events |
Here are listings of some of Ghawazi Caravan's previous performances, as well as local and interstate workshops run by Devi Mamak.
We are pleased to have hosted several international ATS teacher workshops, with visits to the Blue Mountains by:
- Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin for GS in ATS in 2007,2008
and 2009
- Blue Damsel and Solace in 2007.
- Rachel Brice in 2006.
- Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin presented Tribal Pura in 2006.
- Carolena Nerriccio (FCBD) was a highlight of 2005.
- Paulette Rees-Denis (Gypsy Caravan) in 2004 and 2005.
- Karen Gehrman (FCBD) in 2002.
For recent news and events, also see:
Ghawazi Caravan Studios Newsletter - Summer '10 edition.
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| 2010 |
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Workshops |
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January 2010
Devi performs at Al Maha.
Lawson
Cristie performs for a private function, Blackheath
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February 2010
Devi & April teach ATS & Khalbelia workshop in Castle Hill Sponsored by Onyx
Tribal
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| 2009 |
| Performances |
Workshops |
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February 09
Cristie and Rachelle perform at the Playground Weekender Music Festival
March 09
Ghawazi Caravan, Ghaziya & Ghawazi Caravan the Springwood Tribal Student Soiree
Devi performs at Club Rakkasah, Melbourne
Devi performs with Carolena Nerricio & Lucie Tuan in Taiwan. Hosted by Sherry
April 09
Ghawazi Caravan perform at Holi festival, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Ghawazi Caravan perform at Ironfest, Lithgow.
May 09
Ghawazi Caravan perform at 20th Sydney Middle Eastern dance festival with special guest
Hilary Cinis.
Devi performs at WAMED - Western Australia Middle Eastern Dance Festival
Ghawazi Caravan perform at Winter Magic Media Launch at the Edge Cinema, Katoomba.
June 09
Our big show: Intertwine at the Grand Dining Room, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba.
Ghawazi Caravan and Ghawazi Girls perform at the Australian Dance Festival
Ghawazi Caravan perform at Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba
July 09
Cristie, Catherine & Alex perform at a private wedding in
Sydney
Cristie
& April perform at Festival Mystique, Newcastle sponsored by Anne Dunston
August 09
Cristie, April, & Alex perform at The Blush Foundation.
Gearins Hotel, Katoomba
Devi performs a duet with Jacqueline Pepperkamp of
Tribal Jewles, at Tribal Mosaic. Tribal retreat, Govinda Valley,
N.S.W Sponsored by Jacqueline Pepperkamp
Intertwine. 2 shows at the Wentworth Falls
School of Arts. Hotel, Katoomba. The Secret Life Of Women' Bramear Gallery, Springwood
September 09
Devi performs at a private party, Brisbane, QLD.
October 09
Devi performs at the Fire in the Belly Festival,
Albury/Wadonga
Ghawazi Caravan & Ghawazi Girls perform at the Winmalee School fete. A
fundraiser for the school.
Ghawazi Caravan perform as part of The Sacred earth Spectacular,
Wentworth falls
Ghawazi Caravan & local musicians perform together for the BIZNET awards
night. Wentworth Falls
November 09
April performs Kahbelia dance at the Student Soiree, Newcastle. Hosted by Susan
Gleeson
Ghawazi Caravan, Ghaziya & Ghawazi Girls perform at the annual Blue Mountains
Belly dance xmas party along with other local schools.
December 09
Ghawazi Caravan perform with the Intertwine musicians as part of
the Banquet of Dreams hosted by Hands, heart & feet. Springwood
Devi Mamak & Ghawazi caran with Jrisi Jusakos & Hathor dance Theartre present
El Mirage. Where tribal dance meets Oriental. Sydney
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February 09
Cristie & Rachelle teach at the Playground Weekender Music Festival.
Devi teaches a weekend of
workshops in the Blue Mountains
March 09
Devi teaches
at the Underbelly studio, Melbourne.
Devi teaches
at Club Rakkasah, Melbourne
Devi co teaches The General Skills Certificate with Carolena Nericcio in
Taiwan. Hosted by Sherry
April 09
Devi teaches
a weekend of workshops in Newcastle, N.S.W Sponsored by Susan Gleeson
Devi teachers a weekend of workshops in Adelaide. Sponsored by Achushla of
Scared Tribal Belly dance
May 09
Devi co teaches with Hilary Cinis at the 20th Sydney Middle Eastern Dance
Festival. Sponsored by Leonie Sukan
Devi teaches a series of workshops at WAMED Festival, Perth, W.A
June 09
Devi teaches a series of workshops in Ararat, Victoria, sponsored by Patsy of Nomadic Passions.
July 09
Cristie
& April teach workshops at Festival Mystique, Newcastle sponsored by Anne
Dunston
Cristie teaches for KOOSH for
kids, Katoomba
August 09
Devi teaches at Tribal Mosaic. Tribal retreat, Govinda Valley,
N.S.W Sponsored by Jacqueline Pepperkamp
Devi with Co teacher teacher
Cristie presents the first installment of Devi's course titled
"Drills & Individual Critique".
A HUGE success held in The Blue Mountains
Cristie
& April teach workshops at Kamarah Pooleys Dance studio. A fundraiser to
raise awareness for Autisim with ASPECT
October 09
Devi teaches at the fire in the belly Festival.
Albury/Wadonga.
November 09
Devi hosts Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin for the ATS General
Skills Intensive & the first time Carolena presents her Teacher Training
certificate in Australia.
Devi teaches 2 workshops in Sydney hosted by jrisi Jusakos.
Cristie teaches ATS at the Love Lawsom Festival
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| 2008 |
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January 08
Devi dances at Jrisi and Tristan's wedding and joins Kellie Harkin for some good old fashioned improv!
Cristie performs at a private party, Sydney.
THE FIREBIRD
Emily and John from Hands, Heart and Feet collaborate with an amazing cast of
diverse and talented dancers and musicians - including Mory Traore, Elizabeth
Cameron Dalman, Pandit Ramchandra Suman, Devi Mamak and more! Perormed at: Wentworth
Falls School of Arts
March 08
Devi performs at Sangam restaurant, Whittianga, N.Z
Lara performs for a private Hen's Night, Springwood
Lara and Cristie perform for Harmony Day in Lithgow
Devi and Cristie perform for Harmony Day in Katoomba
Canberra Folk Festival
Devi performs at the QLD Raqs Festival
April 08
Devi and Emily Cooper from 'The Firebird'.
THE FIREBIRD
Emily and John from Hands, Heart and Feet collaborate with an amazing cast of
diverse and talented dancers and musicians - including Mory Traore, Elizabeth
Cameron Dalman, Pandit Ramchandra Suman, Devi Mamak and more! Perormed at:
Carriage Works, Redfern
Foundation Day, Springwood
Devi performs in Taiwan, sponsored by Lisa Chen
May 08
The 19th Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival Concert
'Elements' concert (Fundraiser for the 2nd Australian Tribal and Trance
Festival), Sydney
Treis Elis Night Club, Katoomba. A benefit to aid Tibet
June 08
Devi performs solo and duet with Jrisi Jusakos in Gympie QLD. Sponsored by Anita Feguson
Corporate Ball at the Carrington, Katoomba
April and Cristie perform for Corporate event for Mercer, Peppers Resort. Leura
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba
Devi performs at Miasmas's Hafla, Launceston, Tas
July 08
April and Devi perform at Festival Mystique, Newcastle
Jrisi Jusakos presents 'Hafla on the Side'. Ghawazi Caravan perform. Devi and
Jrisi perform their new duet.
August 08
Student Soiree, Gosford
'The Secret Life Of Women' Bramear Gallery, Springwood
September 08
The 2nd Australian Tribal and Trance Festival, Sydney
Devi performs at 'The Workshop'. A fundraiser for KOOSH. (Kids Out Of hours School Help)
Devi performs at WAMED festival with Catherine & Katie.
Devi performs a duet with Jrisi Jusakos at the WAMED festival
October 08
Cristie and Catherine perform for a private party, Winmalee
Festival of Joy!! Katoomba
November 08
Private Party, Hazelbrook/p>
Treis Elis...the last night.
Farha Tour, Sydney
Indigo Fair
Carnivale!!
The Love Lawson Festival
Private wedding, Blackheath
The workshop Inc presents: CLIMAX. A Multimedia Experience
December 08
Private party, Leura
Banquet of Dreams presented by Hands, Heart & Feet
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February 08
April teaches weekly workshops at Nagel College, Blacktown
March 08
Devi teaches weekend workshops in Whittianga, N.Z. Sponsored by Tracey Miller and Margy Morris
Devi teaches at the QLD Raqs Festival. Sposered by the Academy of Middle Eastern Dance.
Devi Teaches a series of workshops in Taipei, Taiwan. Sponsored by Lisa Chen
May 08
April teaches for BMYASS, Springwood
June 08
Devi and Sydney's Jrisi Jusakos teach in Gympie, QLD.Sponsored by Anita Ferguson.
Devi Teaches a series of workshops in Lanceston, Tasmania. Sponsored by Miasma.
July 08
Devi and April co teach at Festival Mystique, Newcastle
August 08
Devi hosts Carolena Nericcio for the General Skills.
September 08
Devi teaches two workshops at the 2nd Australian Tribal and Trance Festival
Devi teaches at WAMED Festival. Hosted by Renate.
November 08
Devi teaches at The Farha Tour. Hosted by Amera.
2007 General Skills Alumni
December 08
Devi teaches at the Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio. San Francisco
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| 2007 |
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March 07
Private Party, Sydney
African Dance!
Performances by Devi, Hands, heart and Feet, Sitar player Colin Berryman, singer
and Kora player Miriam Lieberman and special guest African dancer Mory Traore,
Katoomba.
Perth, W.A
RAPTURE. PRESENTED BY BELYSSA
Performances by Devi, Amera and other W.A. artists
STUDENT SOIREE
Performances by Ghawazi Caravan and student troupes Aziff, Ghaziya and Ghawazi
Girls, Central Coast.
HOLIFEST
Darling Harbour
April 07
MEDANZ Festival, New Zealand
With Solace at the Red Room, Katoomba
IRONFEST, Lithgow 2007
May 07
Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival
The City Of the Arts Dance Festival, Springwood
June 07
Winter Magic Festival, Carrington Ball Room
Winter Magic Festival Ball, 2007
July
Festival Mystique, 2007. Newcastle, N.S.W
RAAF Winter Ball
August 07
Tribal Soiree, Blakehurst, Sydney
September
'The Secret Life of Women' at the Bramear Gallery, Springwood
October 07
Devi and April perform at 'HAFLA!' Toowoomba,QLD, sponsored by Drum Dance
Cristie and April perform at a private function, Sydney
Cristie and Sandy perform at a private 50th surprise party, Leura
The Workshop Inc presents: REVOLUTION;An exciting night of music, dance, fashion and art with special guests: Ghawazi
Caravan and fabulous designs by Marta Lett.
Devi performs with SKORBA at the Olive Festival, Sydney
Ghawazi Caravan perform for a private wedding, Sydney
November 07
Tribal Soiree, Glenmore Park.
Art Exhibition opening, 'About a Woman', Darlinghurst.
December 07
Combined end of year Xmas party for Blue Mountains dance troupes
THE FIREBIRD
Emily and John from Hands, Heart and Feet collaborate with an amazing cast
of diverse and talented dancers and musicians - including Mory Traore, Elizabeth
Cameron Dalman, Pandit Ramchandra Suman, Devi Mamak and more! Performed at:
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts centre.
THE FIREBIRD
Campbelltown Performing Arts Centre
Art Exhibition opening for Gallery 26, Milsons Point.
Lawson Markets
Jrisi's Hens Night!
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January 07
Devi teaches at Jrisi Jusakos's Summer Intensive
February 07
Brisbane QLD
Devi and Rachelle teach a weekend of workshops. Sponsored by Moreton Oasis
Cues and Transitions for non ATS dancers
March 07
PERTH. Devi and Sydney's Amera travel to W.A for a weekend of workshops
sponsored by Belyssa
April 07
N.Z - Ghawazi Caravan teach a series of workshops at the MEDANZ festival, N.Z
Devi hosts Solace and Blue Damsel from the U.S.A to teach a series of
workshops
May 07
Devi teaches flamenco /ATS fusion workshop at the Sydney Middle Eastern Dance
Festival
July 07
Devi, April and Catherine teach at the first Festival Mystique in Newcastle,
N.S.W. hosted by Anne Dunston
October 07
Devi and April teach a series of workshops in Toowoomba, QLD. Sponsored by
Drum Dance
Devi hosts Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin for the ATS General
Skills Intensive
November 07
Devi teaches at Campbelltown Arts Centre, N.S.W.
Sandy, April and Cristie teach at Nagel College, Blacktown
December 07
Sandy, April and Cristie teach at Nagel College, Blacktown
Cristie and April spinning flags
Photo by Michael Mamak
Captured Memories |
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| 2006 |
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Workshops |
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January 06
Private Party, Penrith
Cultral Performance, Liverpool Mall
February 06
Sunset on the Silk Road, Everglades Gardens
March 06
Student Soiree,Woollongong
Corporate gig for Bridgestone Tyres Fairmont Peppers Resort,Leura. Ghawazi Caravan perform with Tarek, Karen Wray, Stuart and Lester Ives
Harmony Day, Windsor
April 06
Holi Festival
Private Party, Windsor
Iron Fest, Lithgow
May 06
Sydney Middle Eastern Festival.
Enmore Theatre, Enmore
Devi performs at Warburton, VIC
Dance Week, Springwood High School
Sydney Press for Wintermagic Fest, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
Liverpool Cultural Day, Liverpool Mall
June06
Rockhampton, QLD. Devi and Catherine
Art Street Opening. Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
Winter Magic Festival. Katoomba Civic Centre, Katoomba
Everglades Gardens, Leura
July 06
Devi - Gaeity Hall, Akaroa, N.Z
Aroma Festival, The Rocks, Sydney
Devi and Jrisi duet
'The Secret Life of Women'. Exibition opening at The Bramear Gallery, Springwood
August 06
Student Soiree, Canberra
September 06
Private Wedding. St Albans
'Dushar' Red Carpet Night for the 1st Australian Tribal and Trance Festival, hosted by Devi Mamak and Ghawazi Caravan.
October 06
Devi and Hilary from Urban Turban perfom improvisationally at the Belly Dance Ball Awards
Jrisi Jusakos's 'Hafla at the Side'
Devi performs solo and duet with Jrisi Jusakos.
November 06
Ghawazi Caravan presents Rachel Brice at the Red Room, Katoomba. With guests Urban Turban, Gypsy Noir, Kiwi Iwi and
Ghawazi Caravan.
Hafla for Hills School Of Belly dance, Baulkam Hills
December 06
Combined end of year Xmas party for Blue Mountains dance troupes
The Art Gallery Of N.S.W
Goddess: Divine Energy party
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May 06
Sydney Middle Eastern Festival. Sponsored by Leonie Sukan
Warburton, VIC. Sponsored by Zaar Belly dance
June 06
Rockhampton. Sponsored by Tara Cowen, QLD
Singleton. Sponsored by Eastern Spirit, NSW
July 06
Akaroa, NZ. Sponsored by Margy Morris, NZ
September 06
Tribal and Trance Festival
Devi hosts and teaches at the first Australian Tribal and Trance Festival. Workshops with National and International
guests including Tribal:Pura workshops by Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin. Katoomba ,N.S.W.
October 06
Devi teaches beginner's ATS and Improvisational Choreography.
Sponsored by The Hills School of Belly Dance, Sydney, N.S.W.
November 06
Devi and Ghawazi Caravan hosts international Belly Dance Superstar Rachel Brice for a series of workshops and
performances.
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| 2005 |
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January 05
Ghawazi Caravan perform at Australia Day celebrations in Glenbrook
Devi and Lenore of Ghawazi Caravan perform at the Cedar Tree restaurant. Brighton, Melbourne
Ghawazi Caravan perform at the Fundraiser for Ryan, Lawson
March 05
Private 30th Birthday party. Cabarita, Sydney (Kathy and Cristie)
Hen's night. Dundas, Sydney (Raine)
Private party, Woodford, Blue Mountains (Raine)
Senior Citizens Day, Katoomba, Blue Mountains. (Raine, Lenore)
Easter Show Parade, Sydney. (Raine, Lenore, Sandy, Kris - druming)
Parramatta Harmony Day (Raine, Lenore)
Jrisi's 'Hafla at the Side', Sydney. Fusion ATS solo (Devi)
Springwood Foundation Day, Macquarie Rd, Springwood
Indian Holi Festival, Darling Harbour
April 05
Private Party, Lawson
Ironfest, Lithgow
Sydney Middle Eastern Festival. Enmore Theatre, Enmore
May 05
Cultral Performance, Liverpool Mall
June05
Shark Bar, Liverpool St Sydney
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba. The Carrington Ballroom
Everglades Gardens, Leura. 'Maharani's Palace'
Zoots Bar, Adelaide, SA.
July 05
Private Party, Lawson.
Central Coast Hafla, Toukley RSL with Desert Flame.
Private Party, Springwood.
Senior Citizens, Penrith.
Student Soiree, Blakehurst.
Private Party, Winmalee.
August 05
Private Wedding, Sydney.
October 05
'Unmasked' at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta.
Private wedding, Pepper's Manor House, Southern Highlands, Moss Vale.
November 05
Private Party, Homebush.
Hafla, Belly dance Ileana. End of year Dance Stories.
Celebrate Lithgow Festival.
December 05
Private Function, North Sydney Club. Hosted by IBM
Private Function, Sydney Opera House. Hosted by Trilogy Group
Jrisi Jusakos HAFLA. Sidetrack Studio Theartre, Marrickville
Summer Solstice Celebration. Everglades Gardens, Leura
Private Party, Werrington
Liverpool Cultural Tuesday, Liverpool Mall
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January 05
Ararat, Victoria: full weekend of workshops sponsored by Chris Fiscalini and Patsy Ann Vendy
Melbourne, Victoria: full weekend of workshops sponsored by Belly Dance Kismet
February 05
Devi Mamak sponsors Paulette Rees Denis of Gypsy Caravan for a series of workshops.
March 05
Devi and Lara taught a series of workshops in Caboulture QLD. Sponsored by Rasheeda's veils.
Devi and Jrisi Jusakos.
ATS technique and Fusion Techniques. Sponsored by Jrisi Jusakos
April 05
Sydney Middle Eastern Festival. Sponsored by Leonie Sukan
Devi Mamak taught ATS workshops in Blue Mountains.
June05
Devi and Lara taught a series of workshops in Adelaide. Sponsored by Kylea Hartly
July 05
Devi and Kath taught Workshops in ATS dance, history, evolution and philosophy at Caboulture, QLD. Sponsered by Rasheeda's veils.
September 05
Devi taught Workshops in an introduction to ATS and Professional Development for Teachers Part 1 at Caboulture, QLD.
Sponsered by Rasheeda's veils.
Carolena Nerriccio taught Workshops in ATS over 4 days. Approx. 100 women attended and was a fabulous success.
A big thank you to Carolena for gracing our shores.
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| 2004 |
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Workshops |
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March 04
Dance and Drum Extravaganza, Blue Mountains. Devi Mamak performs with Paulette Rees-Denis of Gypsy Caravan. Live
music supported by Jeff Rees of Gypsy Caravan, Andy Bussutil and John May
May 04
Concert at the 15th Annual Sydney Middle Eastern Festival, Marrickville
Tribal Fest 4, Sebastopol, California!!!
June 04
Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba
September 04
Fund Raiser for Lynn, Lawson
ourney with Ghawazi Caravan!, Katoomba
Hafla at The Edge, Newtown, Sydney
October 04
Song Lines Festival, Blue Mountains
Carnivale, Lawson
November 04
Nadia and Her 101 Candles Album Launch - The Basement, Sydney.
Gig at Zara's (in memory of Diana) - Hazelbrook
Belly Dance Xmas Party - Springwood
Springwood Ladies Golf Club, Springwood
Ileana's Hafla, Dulwich Hill
December 04
The Roving Raqs Sharki Hafla, Canberra
The Everglades, Leura
Corporate event: Mirvac Christmas party
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March 04
Gypsy Caravan workshops with Paulette Rees Denis (director of Gypsy Caravan). Sponsored by Devi Mamak.
April 04
Devi Mamak taught ATS workshops in Blue Mountains.
May04
Devi Mamak taught at the 15th Annual Sydney Middle Eastern Dance Festival, Marrickville. Sponsored by Leonie Sukan
October 04
Devi Mamak taught ATS and Zill Workshops in Hazelbrook
November 04
Workshops in Wollongong. Sponsored by Jewels of the Harem.
December 04
One day workshop with Devi Mamak and assistant director Lara Bucknall for the first Middle Eastern Festival in Canberra
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| 2003 |
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May 03
Sydney Middle Eastern Festival Bazaar, Marrickville. Ghawazi Caravan were mentioned as one of the highlights!
August 03
Hafla, Albury Wodonga
November 03
Jirisi Jusakos presents Hafla at the Edge, Newtown, Sydney
1st Annual National Belly Dance Competition, Sydney. Ghawazi Caravan won 2nd place in the Group Performance
section!
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April 03
Devi Mamak taught ATS workshops in Blue Mountains.
August 03
Devi Mamak sponsored by Penny Lebresk, Albury Wodonga. Weekend of workshops covering basic fast and slow technique
Devi Mamak sponsored by Belly Dance Kizmet, Melbourne, Victoria. Evening workshop covering basic fast and slow
technique as well as basic improvisational choreography.
October 03
Devi Mamak taught ATS workshops in Blue Mountains.
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| 2003 |
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Workshops |
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June 02
Flavours of the East concert, Blue Mountains. Ghawazi Caravan performs with Karen Gehrman of FCBD
September 02
Brackets and Jam - Central Coast, New South Wales
December 02
Terezka Drinzik's Christmas Hafla, Sydney |
June 02
FCBD Workshops with Karen Gehrman (assistant director of FCBD). Sponsored by Devi Mamak
September 02
Devi Mamak sponsored by Desert Flame, Central Coast. Workshop covered basic slow technique and improvisational
skills.
October and November 02
Devi Mamak sponsored by Terezka Drinzik's school of Danse Orientale, Sydney. Workshops covered basic fast and slow
technique as well as basic improvisational choreography.
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| Film and Television Appearances |
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2005. Ghawazi Caravan appeared live for Today Morning Show
2004. Ghawazi Caravan feature in the ABC film, 'Grange'
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| Ongoing |
| Performances |
Workshops |
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Ghawazi Caravan perform annually at the following events:
Blue Mountains Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba. www.wintermagicfestival.com.au
A variety of private and corporate functions such as festivals, parties, weddings and community events.
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Devi Mamak (Director of Ghawazi Caravan) also teaches regular workshops in the Blue Mountains as well as giving private tuition.
You can contact Devi by phone or email for possible workshop topics. See contact details
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