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Arabiqa

Program Categories
Dance, Educational Programs, Music

Audience Age
K-12

Description

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.

Fee
$520.

Remote Pricing (through the summer):

Single Show: $520

Back-To-Back: $884

Three-In-A-Row $1,248

Four-In-A-Row: $1,612

Note: pricing may vary for weekend/out-of-school time

Processing fee of $30 added to all contracts

Regular in-person pricing:

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
Technical Requirements:

Group Size
300 (flexible)

Program Length
45-60 minutes

Facility Requirements

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.

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.

Last Modified
06/19/2020

Performer’s Contact Information

Young Audiences of Massachusetts (YAMA)

Karim Nagi
89 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
 (617)629-9262
 scheduling@yamass.org
 https://yamass.org/index.php/artists/karim-nagi
Preferred Contact Method: Web

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