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Dazz is a unique blend of Jon-E's native African Dance Style: Afro-Rhythm combined with the following modern Dance Styles: 'Savage Jazz', Street-Dance, Break-Dancing, Acrobatics, Mime and, Robotics!
Winning medals in the following Dance Competitions: "Footloose Dance
Competition" (Ottawa, 1996); Dance Fever Competition" (Los Angeles,
California; 1981); "Dansen Montréal" (Jazz Dance, Montréal; 1987);
"Afro-Rhythm and Street Dance Competition" (Montréal; 1974)
performing for 18,000 fans during the 3rd period at Ottawa Senators' Hockey
Games (1994-2002)
releasing an independent record: "Shake Your Pants" (Sizzle Records,
Montréal; 1984)

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audioGalaxy.com (review)A self-taught musician and dancer out of Canada who plays in a style you've never heard before. This native of the Ashanti, Tribe in Ghana, West Africa has entertained audiences with some of the biggest names to come out of Canada, like the Bare Naked Ladies and Celine Dion. "

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THE "ELECTRIFYING" Kwame Boateng (JON-E-SHAKKA)!!
(DANCE*MUSIC*CHOREOGRAPHY*MUSIC)
JON-E-SHAKKA, a natural-born Artist of many disciplines, began his dancing debut in 1974, when he joined "THE ELECTRIFYING SHAKKA DANCERS" (A Family Act), winning many Dance Awards & appearing regularly on a variety of TV Shows, including the role as "Lead Dancer" on "FEEL LIKE DANCIN'" (CFCF-12, Montreal). Jon-E continued dancing with his brother, Eugene & formed the well-known act: "THE SHAKKA BROTHERS", who performed at a multitude of venues in Montreal.
Jon-E has performed DANCE SOLOS alongside many famous Artists, including: Réné Simard (Montreal, 1978), The Village People (Montreal, 1980), Céline Dion (Québec City, 1984), Gowan & Ian Thomas (Québec City, 1984), Alanis Morisette (Ottawa, 1985), ICE-T (Ottawa, 1989) and The Bare-Naked Ladies (Thunder Bay, Ontario; 1997), to name just a few!
Not only does Jon-E-Shakka CHOREOGRAPH all his Dance Classes & Performances, he has also been involved in choreographing the following: "Times of our Life" Soap Opera (CFCF-12, Montreal; 1984), the main Dance Routine of 150 International Boy Scouts at the Scouts Canada Jamboree (Thunder Bay, 1997) and assisting with the GOLD MEDAL winning Choreography of past Junior Men's Figure Skating Champion, Fedor Andreev (1998-1999)!!
SPORTS EVENTS are also one of Jon-E's Performance Venues. Many people recognize him as one of the most Entertaining Highlights at Ottawa Senators' Hockey Games (1996-2002), Ottawa 67's Hockey Games (2002) & Ottawa Lynx Baseball Games (2000)!
Jon-E has won SECOND RIZE, at the Internationally Televised, "Dance Fever" Competition (California, U.S.A.; 1981) & a GOLD MEDAL at the "Footloose Dance Competition" (Ottawa, 1996)! He was chosen to represent TEAM CANADA at the "2000 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS" (Los Angeles, California; U.S.A.).
As DANCE INSTRUCTOR, Jon-E has taught thousands of Children & Adults (in Montreal & Ottawa), his own unique Dance Style: "DAZZ", which is an eclectic blend of: Afro-Rhythm, 'Savage Jazz', Street-Dancing, Break-Dancing, Mime & Robotics. Jon-E teaches for Schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Ottawa-Carleton Catholic Schoolm Board, Nepean Skating Club & Community Centres. He has also taught at the following: R.A. Centre Summer Camps (2001-2002), Minto Skating Club (1998-1999), Cyrville Community Centre & the Ottawa Athletic Club!
Jon-E has performed dance solos alongside many famous Artists, including:
Réné Simard (Montreal, 1978)
The Village People (Montreal, 1980)
Céline Dion (Québec City, 1984)
Gowan & Ian Thomas (Québec City, 1984)
Alanis Morisette (Ottawa, 1985)
ICE-T (Ottawa, 1989)
The Bare-Naked Ladies (Thunder Bay, Ontario; 1997), to name just a few!
Audiences attending various FESTIVALS & EVENTS have all enjoyed Jon-E's "electrifying" Performances, such as:
CKCU Busker Festival (Ottawa, 1995)
Canada Day Celebrations (NCC, Ottawa; 1996-1999)
Carnival of Cultures (Ottawa, 1999-2001)
CHEO'S Teddy Bear Picnic (Ottawa, 1994-present)
Central Canada Exhibition (Ottawa, 1999, 2002)
The Ottawa Fringe Festival (Ottawa, 2002)
Not only does Jon-E-Shakka choreograph all his Dance Classes & Performances, he has also been involved in choreographing the following:
"Times of our Life" Soap Opera (CFCF-12, Montreal; 1984)
Scouts Canada Jamboree - main dance (Thunder Bay, 1997)
GOLD MEDAL winning Choreography of past Junior Men's Figure Skating Champion, Fedor Andreev (1998-1999)
SPORTS EVENTS are also one of Jon-E's Performance Venues. Many people recognize him as one of the most Entertaining Highlights at
Ottawa Senators' Hockey Games (1996-2002),
Ottawa 67's Hockey Games (2002)
Ottawa Lynx Baseball Games (2000)
Jon-E has won
SECOND PRIZE,
at the Internationally Televised, "Dance Fever" Competition (California, U.S.A.; 1981)
GOLD MEDAL
at the "Footloose Dance Compe