Dance the Dance · Play the Music - 23. & 24. January 2027

with Isabel de Lorenzo & Gudrun Herold

Get ready to not only dance, but to BE the music!

Join Isabel de Lorenzo and Gudrun Herold from the Dance Sisters Collective for a weekend of FCBD® Style, rhythm, music and connection in the Black Forest, Germany!


Both Isabel and Gudrun are long-time certified FCBD® Style instructors and sister studio owners who teach classes and workshops internationally. Alongside their shared passion for FCBD® Style and their extensive dance experience, they bring a deep connection to music and a wealth of musical knowledge.

Isabel has been playing finger cymbals (sagat/zills) since 1990, refining her skills with renowned musicians including Karim Nagi and Hossam Ramzy.
Her many years of performing and teaching with live musicians have shaped her approach to musicality. She helps dancers develop their active listening skills, deepen their understanding of rhythm and musical structure, and build a more conscious, expressive relationship with music. Isabel also enjoys singing Brazilian and Arabic songs and playing the guitar.

Music has been part of Gudrun's life since childhood. She began taking singing lessons at the age of six and started playing the cello at seven. She studied music and performed in several orchestras and bands. Six years ago, she immersed herself in the world of percussion and voice. Among her teachers are renowned musicians and teachers Murat Coşkun, Glen Velez, Zohar Fresco and Mohammad Reza Mortazavi. She is currently recording her first album, featuring music created specifically for FCBD® Style.

This weekend is an invitation to explore the musical side of FCBD® Style, to discover rhythms, play zills and frame drum, sing together, and experience how it feels to dance to music we create ourselves.


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What we'll explore together
🥁 Dance, Rhythm, Zills & Frame Drum
Learn to recognize, count and play well-known North African rhythms on the frame drum and with your zills. We'll explore rhythmic patterns that are beautifully suited to FCBD® Style and bring them into our dance.


🎶 Song & Voice
We'll learn the Macedonian song Rumelaj, explore its history, learn its rhythmic pattern, and discover how to sing and play it together.


✨ Dance & Music

We'll dance to the music we create throughout the weekend, deepening our connection to rhythm and discovering how playing and dancing can inform and inspire each other.


And most of all, we'll share the joy of making music and dancing together!

Who is this weekend for?


  • FCBD® Style dancers of all levels who want to explore the musical side of the dance
  • Dancers who would love to learn popular rhythms and songs for FCBD® Style
  • Dancers who want to refine their zill playing
  • Musicians who are curious about the relationship between music and FCBD® Style dance

Some experience in FCBD® Style is recommended. No previous musical experience is needed! You don't need to be a musician to join us. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore.


What’s included?

  • 10 hours of workshop time
  • A community dinner on Saturday evening
  • A relaxed Hafla to celebrate the weekend, with an opportunity to share what we've explored and created together

The dinner and Hafla are additional to the 10 hours of workshop time. Taking part in the performance is entirely optional. You can simply enjoy watching and celebrating with the community!

What to bring

  • Your own zills (finger cymbals)
  • A frame drum, if you have one. Frame drums can also be borrowed at the studio.
  • If you'd like to perform at the Hafla, bring a costume or outfit you feel comfortable dancing in. We'll share more details closer to the event.
  • Your curiosity, your voice and your love of dance!

When & Where? 

January 23–24, 2027
ManyMoons Offenburg
Prinz-Eugen-Str. 4
77654 Offenburg, Black Forest, Germany

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Schedule
Saturday 23.01.2027
10:00 - 12:00 CET Dance the Dance · Play the Music: Introduction
13:00 - 15:00 CET Deep Dive: Slow Dance, Zills & Rhythms
15:30 - 17:30 CET Feel the Beat! Fast Dance, Zills & Rhythms
18:00 Community Dinner

Sunday 24.01.2027
10:00 - 12:00 CET Weaving It All Together
13:00 - 15:00 CET Staging & Performance Prep (useful even if you're not performing!)
15:00 - 17:00 CET Relax, get ready for the Hafla
17:00 - 18:30 CET Hafla/ Showcase

Investment
Early Bird: €299 until November 15, 2026
Including the community dinner and Hafla.

  • First installment: €99 upon registration
  • Second installment: €100 due December 10, 2026
  • Third installment: €100 due January 10, 2027

Regular Price: €339 from November 16, 2026
Including the community dinner and Hafla.
First installment: €139 upon registration
Second installment: €100 due December 10, 2026
Third installment: €100 due January 10, 2027


Further information about payment terms and cancellation conditions can be found in the Terms & Conditions on the registration form.
The community dinner will be vegetarian. Allergies and food intolerances will be taken into consideration, so please let us know about your dietary requirements when registering.


Ready to dance, play and sing with us?
Join us for a weekend of rhythm, songs, zills, frame drums, dance and connection in the Black Forest.
Let's dance the dance, play the music, and share a weekend of joy, laughter and making music together!


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We're so looking forward to sharing this weekend with you.


With love,
Gudrun & Isabel