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
Audience Limit: 300 (flexible)
Curriculum Connection: Arab Dance, Music and Culture
Single Show: $650
Back-To-Back: $1,105
Three-In-A-Row $1,560
Four-In-A-Row: $2,015
Travel Fee: based upon mileage
Note: pricing may vary for weekend/out-of-school time
Processing fee of $30 added to all contracts
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.
