“The Company is a credit not to one individual, but to a Body Of People simply known as BOP”
Autumn Season - 2019
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Dollie & Paul are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of their Jazz Book THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO JAZZ DANCE 
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Jazz dance and its inherent music is recognised as one of the original and most potent art forms of the last two centuries. From its African roots to our present-day global dance community, the jazz idiom has afforded a cross-fertilization with all
other artistic, cultural and social representations within the arts industry, providing an accessible dance platform for dancers, teachers and creatives to enjoy both recreationally and professionally. The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance is the ideal reading companion for dancers of all abilities, dance teachers, choreographers and creative artists, as well as all jazz dance enthusiasts, school and performing arts colleges. It offers a practical and uncomplicated overview to the multi-layered history, practices and development of jazz dance as a creative and artistic dance form, including the following:
With over 230 photographs and a wealth of tips and advice, The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance provides an authentic framework to support, enlighten and encourage a candid understanding of the true heart and soul of jazz dance. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO JAZZ DANCE
by Dollie Henry & Paul Jenkins will be published by Crowood Press Release month - October 2019 |
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BOP Co. will be performing as guest Jazz Theatre Company as part of the showcase
AFRO DANCE XPLOSION 2019 at RICHMIX London - 18th October 2019 
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About the Showcase that takes place during Black History Month
Now in it 9th year, the theatre dance and music event - produced by Feel The Rhythm Productions, brings together an array of dance forms including Jazz, Contemporary, HipHop, Dancehall, Afro Cuban and African dance, showcasing the creative works of our national and international choreographers and dance practitioners from the African/Caribbean Diaspora. Now in it 9th year, the theatre dance and music event #ADX2019 - produced by Feel The Rhythm Productions, brings together an array of dance forms including Jazz, Contemporary, HipHop, Dancehall, Afro Cuban and African dance, showcasing the creative works of our national and international choreographers and dance practitioners from the African/Caribbean Diaspora. The line up of choreographers for ADX2019 includes:
AfroDanceXplosion Showcase Performance 2019
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Listen to more Jazz compositions and music production by
Paul Jenkins |
View The BOP Company in Performance
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Sunday Jazz Congregation @ Pineapple Dance with
Dollie Henry |
BOP Jazz Summer Intensive Program - July 2019
Dancers: Katie Willy, Ida Kummervold & Sina Noe Luu performing - "I Can Let Go Now" choreographed by Dollie Henry |
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BOP Company Affiliations
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