Sandstorm: The Jim Boz Dance Company
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Sandstorm: The Jim Boz Dance Company (sometimes called Sandstorm or The Jim Boz Dance Company) is a professional bellydance troupe based in San Diego, California
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Formed in the summer of 2003 as the "Jim Boz Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble," Sandstorm specializes in the Raqs Sharqi (cabaret) and folkloric styles of bellydance presented in a choreographed, highly theatrical style. They utilize a variety of Middle-Eastern music
ranging from Turkish
folkloric to Egypt
ian cabaret to Lebanese
techno
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, Orlando, FL and the San Francisco Bay Area
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California
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Formed in the summer of 2003 as the "Jim Boz Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble," Sandstorm specializes in the Raqs Sharqi (cabaret) and folkloric styles of bellydance presented in a choreographed, highly theatrical style. They utilize a variety of Middle-Eastern music
Music
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ranging from Turkish
Turkic peoples
The Turkic peoples are peoples residing in northern, central and western Asia, southern Siberia and northwestern China and parts of eastern Europe. They speak languages belonging to the Turkic language family. They share, to varying degrees, certain cultural traits and historical backgrounds...
folkloric to Egypt
Egypt
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ian cabaret to Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
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Divisions
In addition to the professional troupe, there are two corresponding student troupes for bellydance students wishing to build their performance skills and learn from the professional troupe members. One, the folkloric group, is designed for new performers, and teaches foundation techniques while exploring folkloric dances such as Ghawazee, Saidi, Kaleegy, Roman and North African styles such as Tunisian, Moroccan and Bedouin. The other contingent, known as the theater group, presents Raks Sharki in troupe format choreographies designed for the large stage.Performances
Sandstorm has performed in a number of dance venues in San Diego, Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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, Orlando, FL and the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
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