Jim Boz Workshops and Show
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All workshops will be held at *NEW LOCATION* Rehearsal Hall 6 in the Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
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| Workshop 1: Mezze Al Sharq Date: July 26, 4 hours, 10 am - 12 pm, break from 12:00 pm - 1 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm Mezze al Sharq (Combinations from technique, movements, expressions) Sassy to Demure, Bold to Delicate. Sample Jim Boz style Raqs Sharqi with this workshop - an overall introduction to his style and expression. Cost: $65 |
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| Workshop 2: Drills and Drum Solo Date: July 27, 3 hours, 11 am - 12:30 pm, break from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 2:30p Beginning with isolation techniques, we will move rapidly into combining layers for application in Drum Solo style performance piece. Combining movements into phrases, and then phrases into a choreography. A faster paced class. Cost: $65 |
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| Gala show! Date: July 26, 7:00 pm - Doors open at 630pm. **All Show only Tickets will be held at the door for WILL CALL pickup ** Pop Raqs Special Edition with very special guest Jim Boz. Special Edition Pop Raqs is a "mixed tape" show with both traditional and non traditional bellydance. *NEW LOCATION* The Philadelphian at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Phila., PA 19130 on the 2nd floor in the Social Room. Cost: $15, $20 at the door (if available) |
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| Workshop special - Purchase both workshops for $120! | |
| Do you want it all? Have it all! Purchase both workshops and a ticket to the show for $130! |
About Jim Boz
Jim Boz is an Internationally Acclaimed Award Winning Middle Eastern Dance artist based in San Diego, CA. Entertaining audiences internationally with performances both solo and with his professional dance troupe SANDSTORM, Jim is in high demand. His 2008 Tour entitled “Shut Up and Shimmy” includes 44 engagements in 10 countries.
With a decade of experience teaching Middle Eastern Dance, a featured workshop instructor for over 8 years and
Competition Judge for 6, Jim has enhanced dance events internationally with his humor, passion and knowledge.
Bringing years of classical and jazz music training, composition and performance, Jim Boz approaches dance with
a musical sensibility that allows him to express in concise and clear ideas of movement, grace and power. As an
Instructor and Mentor, he has inspired students to become instructors, studio owners and successful performers of
Middle Eastern Dance & Raks Sharki.
Known for his strong presence coupled with masculine grace, Jim’s solo performances include a variety of tempos,
textures and rhythms, bridging the emotional spectrum of the dance style. From the whimsical and fun party
atmosphere, thru the drama of the large stage, Jim Boz is comfortable, confident and able to connect to an
audience and join them in an exciting journey. From improvisation to choreographed performances, from soulful
and introspective to powerful and dramatic to playful, Jim Boz draws the audience in and takes them on a journey
of music, movement, form and festivity.
"Jim Boz is a dancer to the core...he's not just doing the movement, he is dancing." - Rachel Brice
"He is a true professional in our industry..." - Zaina Hart, The Belly Dancer Magazine
"An excellent performer, tasteful, fun; a pleasure to watch and to dance with!" - Morocco
Details
Contact: For any questions or concerns, please contact Fatima or Monet.
Travel:
Walnut Street Theater
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The Philadelphian
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If you have questions on travel, including flights, hotel rooms, etc, please contact Fatima or Monet.
Payment:To pay with cash or check, please contact Monet
Restrictions:
Refunds only if event is cancelled. Please do not contact the Walnut Street Theater or The Philadelphian for workshop or ticket information.
About the sponsors:
Fatima and Monet are excited to partner together to bring you this exciting weekend of workshops and gala show! Monet is the long-standing producer of Pop Raqs and has been hosting the popular Pop Raqs series for 5 years, as well as previously bringing Ansuya to the area. (Plus, she's an awesome dancer and person!)
Fatima runs Philly Raqs, a labor of love for the past 5 years, where she has been fortunate to get to know and work with the wonderful commmunity of dancers in the greater Philadelphia area. In addition, Fatima dances throughout the area in a variety of events and even occasionally gets to kick back and be a member of the audience during a show!