Pop Raqs and Philly Raqs are excited to come together and present Jim Boz in a weekend of workshops and gala show on July 26 and 27. This is Jim's first time in the area and it is guaranteed to be memorable!
All workshops and show will be held at the Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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.
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.
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. Stay after the show for the open floor dancing to a live band!
Jim Boz is an award winning Middle Eastern dancer and choreographer in San Diego, CA. He has entertained audiences internationally with performances both solo and with his professional dance troupe Sandstorm. His workshops are characterized by a wealth of information, carefully organized and presented in a supportive environment.
Complete details and registration via paypal are available at
Jim Boz Workshop Philly Raqs
Early registration ends June 15th and there are limited spaces, sign up now and join us for some Boz!
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