Arabiqa
Egyptian-American Karim Nagi helps to introduce students to Arab dance and Arab music in a high-energy performance featuring exciting traditional dances, and soulful folk music played on a variety of traditional instruments. Karim uses authentic costumes, maps, Arabic language, lots of audience participation, and humor, as he enlightens his audience about a captivating world beyond the headlines. Students will clap unique rhythms, dance, and celebrate as they learn about these ancient cultural traditions. A former faculty member of the New England Conservatory of Music, Karim now performs nationwide to great acclaim with the SHARQ Arabic Music Ensemble. He is a master percussionist and Arab dancer who likes to have fun with his audience
Note: Available live online and pre recorded for remote learning.
Audience Limit: 300 (flexible)
Curriculum Connection: Arab Dance, Music and Culture
Video: Arabiqa
Video: Remote Arts Learning Showcase (Karim Nagi begins at 17:14)
Video: Karim Nagi: Artist Profile
Remote Single (live or pre recorded with follow up Q+A): $525
Single Show: $650
Back-To-Back: $1,105
Three-In-A-Row $1,560
Four-In-A-Row: $2,015
Travel Fee: based upon National Standard Mileage Rate (Business)
Note: pricing may vary for weekend/out-of-school time
Processing fee of $30 added to all contracts
Remote (live online)
School sets up link for remote meeting and makes the artist a co-host. Screen share must be enabled, however please turn off ‘annotation’ feature. Artist may need to sign on 20-30 minutes prior to the meeting to check sound levels. A representative from the school must be on the call to spotlight artist video, facilitate Q+A and mute students as needed. Please introduce the performers as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts ensemble.
Remote (pre recorded)
School has access to the video for one week unless otherwise stated in contract. Do not distribute video link outside of the agreed upon parties. Please introduce the performer as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist.
Remote Q & A
School sets up link for remote meeting and makes the artist a co-host. A representative from the school must be on the call to facilitate Q+A and mute students as needed. Please introduce the performer as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist.
In-person
Provisions:
- 1 reserved parking space
- 1 small table 1 armless chair
- Large whiteboard or flip chart and markers
- 2 microphones on stands
- 1 wireless microphone (if available)
- Water for 1 person
Performance Space: Auditorium or classroom is fine, provided artist and all students fit comfortably and artist has ample space to move around.
Grade levels: K-12
Audience Limit: 300 (flexible)
Performance length: 45 minutes-1 hour
Arrival time before first performance: 20 minutes
Strike time: 10 minutes
Time needed between performances: 10 minutes
Please introduce the performer as a Young Audiences of Massachusetts artist.
