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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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). |
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Big 10 Conference |
Thursday February 22, 2007 Louis Room, Norris University Center |
Boomshaka performs at 7:45pm! |
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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 |
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Library Benefit |
Friday November 17, 2006 Evanston Public Library |
Come see Boomshaka make some noise in a library! Specific times TBA. |
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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! |
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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) |
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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! |
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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 |
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Behind the Groove |
May 11-13, 2006 McCormick Auditorium, Northwestern University |
Behind the Groove is Boomshaka's eighth annual spring show. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Central Elementary School |
Friday October 21, 2005 Wilmette, IL @ 7p.m. |
Boomshaka performs at Central Elementary School. Gotta love the kids. |
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"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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Spring Break Tour to CALIFORNIA |
March 19- 26, 2005 |
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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. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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THIS IS A TEST |
May 13-15, 2004 McCormick Auditorium |
At last, Boomshaka's huge spring show has landed ON CAMPUS. |
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Project Pumpkin |
Thursday October 30, 2003 Louis Room |
Come get candy and see Boom rock out for the kiddies. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Evanston Relay for Life |
Saturday May 31, 2003 |
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Tribute to Dean Dobroski |
Thursday May 22, 2003 Cahn Auditorium |
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Chicago Human Rhythm Project |
Sunday May 18 7:00pm Vittum Theater |
Tickets - $25 General Admission / $20 Festival Participants / Call (773) 296-1108 ext. 13 |
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It's Time to Get Up |
May 8-10, 2003 Evanston YMCA Children's Center 1420 Maple Ave |
Thursday May 8: 8pm |
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Sig-O Opening Act |
May 2-3 Annie May Swift |
Boomshaka opens for a capella group Significant Others |
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Preview NU |
April 22 9:00pm McCormick Auditorium |
Bring your prospies out to see Boomshaka along with Significant Others, Titanic Players, and Fusion |
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Spring Break Tour to NEW YORK |
March 22-28, 2003 |