Old Boom Shows

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Boomshaka 2007: Reactivity

May 10-12, 2007
McCormick Audiorium, Norris University Center

Boomshaka returns to McCormick Auditorium for their ninth annual Spring Show "Reactivity," a vibrant and energetic collection of student-conceived pieces incorporating music, choreography, rhythm, and color.

Thursday, May 10 - 8pm
Friday, May 11 - 8pm & 11pm
Saturday, May 12 - 8pm & 11pm

...Tickets available at the Norris Box Office (847.491.2305): $5 Students, $10 General Admission

QuadroRhythmia

Saturday April 7, 2007
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University

Boomshaka will help close Pick-Staiger Concert Hall's Spring Festival, "QuadroMania: A Festival of Fours," with a special performance with fellow rhythm ensembles Samba Samba!, the Kaotic Drumline, and Boomshaka's own Chicago-based alumni group, Be the Groove. Please click here for details and ticket information.

Northern California Tour

Saturday March 24, 2007
California Bay Area

Boomshaka's annual Spring Tour lands in Northern California this year during the week of March 17-24. Please contact producers@boomshaka.org for booking inquiries.

Drag Show

Friday March 9, 2007
Louis Room, Norris University Center

Come support Boomshaka as we compete for the top prize at the Rainbow Alliance's annual Drag Show!

Dance Marathon Dance Show

Friday March 2, 2007
McCormick Audiorium, Norris University Center

Boomshaka will be joining NU's other dance ensembles for a special Dance Show to raise money for DM Charities! Show begins at 8pm. Open to the public (Boomshaka will also perform for DM Dancers early the morning of Saturday, March 3rd).

Big 10 Conference

Thursday February 22, 2007
Louis Room, Norris University Center

Boomshaka performs at 7:45pm!

Boomshaka / Purple Haze

Saturday February 17, 2007
Jones Great Room, Northwestern University

As always, Boomshaka will be opening and collaborating with Purple Haze, NU's premier acapella ensemble, for their annual Winter show. Note: TWO evenings this year! Friday, February 16 - 9pm & 11pm Saturday, February 17 - 9pm & 11pm

Library Benefit

Friday November 17, 2006
Evanston Public Library

Come see Boomshaka make some noise in a library! Specific times TBA.

Afropollo

Friday November 10, 2006
Tech Auditorium, 7:30pm

Boomshaka will be a featured guest artist at Northwestern's "Afropollo" show. But we're not competing, so please don't 'boo' us off the stage!

mtvU Woodie Awards

Thursday November 2, 2006

Watch Boomshaka's opening performance on the 2006 mtvU Woodie Awards, airing on on November 2nd at 8pm ET/PT, 7pm CT. Half-hour specials of the show will also air on MTV (November 4 - 9pm CT) and MTV2 (November 5 - 10pm CT)

Boomshaka New Student Week Show

Friday, Sept 15 @ 9pm
McCormick Auditorium, Norris University Center

Boomshaka welcomes new students to NU with a solo performance on Friday night at 9pm. See you there!

Kaleidoscope

Thursday September 14, 2006
Ryan Auditorium, Tech Institute

Come see Boomshaka perform with other great student groups at the annual Kaleidoscope show on Thursday of New Student Week! Shows at 8pm and 11pm

Behind the Groove

May 11-13, 2006
McCormick Auditorium, Northwestern University

Behind the Groove is Boomshaka's eighth annual spring show.

Thursday, 5/11: 8:00 PM
Friday, 5/12: 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Saturday, 5/13: 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Tickets now on sale at the Norris Box Office. Call 847-491-2305 for more details.

Morton Grove School Shows

Friday April 7, 2006

We will be performing at both Golf Middle School and Hynes Elementary School. Two schools in one day!

Spring Break 2006: TEXAS

March 18-26, 2006

Boomshaka will be touring Texas, bringing rhythm to Dallas, Houston, and to any other city we may go.

Purple Haze

Saturday March 11, 2006 @ 7,9,11 p.m.
Annie May Swift Hall, Northwestern University

Don't miss Boomshaka as we reunite with Purple Haze for their winter show. Boom will open the show and then join Purple Haze for an awesome finale. Should be a great night!

Dance Marathon Dance Show

Saturday March 4, 2006 @ 4:30p.m.
McCormick Auditorium, Northwestern University

Check out Boomshaka in addition to other Northwestern dance groups as we perform in support of Dance Marathon.

Loyola Academy

Friday January 27, 2006
Loyola Academy in Wilmette

Boomshaka is excited to be performing for Loyola Academy, the alma mater of Boom's very own Laura Merchut.

RSNA 2005 Conference

Saturday November 26, 2005
Sheraton Hotel, Chicago IL

Boomshaka will be featured guests of Toshiba at the RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2005 Conference.

Hurricane Katrina Benefit Show

Sunday October 30, 2005
McCormick Aud. @ 7:30p.m.

Sponsored by NAYO Dance Ensemble & the School of Music this show will feature dance performances, jazz from students in the school of music and art from students of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This event will be supporting the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Should be a great night!

Fall Regional NASPA Conference

Sunday October 23, 2005
Schaumburg, IL @ 5p.m.

This NASPA (Association of College Student Personnel Administrators) conference will feature Boomshaka in addition to other performance groups from various Chicago area colleges.

Central Elementary School

Friday October 21, 2005
Wilmette, IL @ 7p.m.

Boomshaka performs at Central Elementary School. Gotta love the kids.

"The Kids are Alright" (Parent's Weekend Show)

Saturday October 8, 2005
McCormick Aud. (Norris) @ 8p.m.

Lame title. Good show. Featuring various NU talent. Free tickets!

Kaleidoscope 2005

Thursday September 15, 2005
Tech Auditorium @ 9 & 11p.m.

Check out Boom in this New Student Week show showcasing tons of awesome NU performance groups including Graffiti Dancers, Freshman 15 & Melodious Thunk! Pick up your FREE tickets in advance at the Norris University Center Box Office.

boomshaka: breakdown

May 13-22, 2005

Evanston YMCA Children's Center
1420 Maple Ave.
Evanston, IL

boomshaka's full-length spring show will return to the evanston ymca children's center. mark your calendars.
tickets available at the norris box office. 847.491.2305

Spring Break Tour to CALIFORNIA

March 19- 26, 2005

Dance Marathon Dance Show

Saturday March 5, 2005 @ 7p.m.
McCormick Auditorium

Featuring Boomshaka, Graffiti Dancers, Fusion & the Ladycats. It's gonna be awesome! All proceeds go towards DM.

Purple Haze

Saturday February 26, 2005 @ 7, 9, 11 p.m.
Annie May Swift

Come check us out as we open for a cappella group Purple Haze and then close out the show with them for what is promised to be an awesome finale!

Wildcat Wonder

Tuesday February 15, 2005 @ 8 p.m.
Tech Auditorium

We'll be performing during the intermissions of this singing competition showcasing some awesome NU talent. All proceeds go to Tsunami Relief so come support!

Kaleidoscope 2004

Thursday, September 16, 8:30 and 11:00 PM
Tech Auditorium

Boomshaka performs alongside Mee-Ow, Graffiti, Purple Haze, Melodious Thunk, Freshman Fifteen, and FITT for New Student Week. Free tickets available at the Norris Box Office.

Recycled Percussion Opening Act

Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 PM
Cahn Auditorium

Come see Boomshaka open up for guest performers Recycled Percussion. Free tickets available at the Norris Box Office.

THIS IS A TEST

May 13-15, 2004
McCormick Auditorium

At last, Boomshaka's huge spring show has landed ON CAMPUS.
Thursday, 5/13: 8:00 PM
Friday, 5/14: 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Saturday, 5/15: 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

Project Pumpkin

Thursday October 30, 2003
Louis Room

Come get candy and see Boom rock out for the kiddies.

Kaleidoscope

Tuesday September 23, 2003
Cahn Auditorium

Check out Boomshaka during New Student Week... sharing the stage with countless a capella, improv and dance groups. We promise to be louder than all of them. 6 PM.

Studio 22 Premiere

Saturday June 7, 2003
Tech Auditorium

"The Chase," a film by Dan Truog and Emily Zulauf, featuring Boomshaka, will debut at Northwestern's Studio 22 Premiere.

Evanston Relay for Life

Saturday May 31, 2003

Tribute to Dean Dobroski

Thursday May 22, 2003
Cahn Auditorium

Chicago Human Rhythm Project

Sunday May 18 7:00pm
Vittum Theater

Tickets - $25 General Admission / $20 Festival Participants / Call (773) 296-1108 ext. 13
More information on CHRP

It's Time to Get Up

May 8-10, 2003
Evanston YMCA Children's Center
1420 Maple Ave

Thursday May 8: 8pm
Friday May 9: 8pm & 11pm
Saturday May 10: 8pm & 11pm
Tickets are available at the Norris Box Office
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Sig-O Opening Act

May 2-3
Annie May Swift

Boomshaka opens for a capella group Significant Others
Shows @ 8 and 11

Preview NU

April 22
9:00pm
McCormick Auditorium

Bring your prospies out to see Boomshaka along with Significant Others, Titanic Players, and Fusion

Spring Break Tour to NEW YORK

March 22-28, 2003