The West African Dance Workshop, led by the esteemed Masani St. Rose, was a vibrant celebration of culture and movement that mesmerized the Calgary community. Participants immersed themselves in the spirited and culturally rich art of West African dance, guided expertly by Masani St. Rose on a journey through history and tradition. Dressed in a […]
By Neil Armstrong A professional Afro Contemporary dance company in Toronto founded by Jamaican Canadian Kevin Ormsby recently received major funding from the Government of Canada. KasheDance, which was established in 2009 and will celebrate its 15th anniversary in April, offers a professional dance training program that takes dancers’ careers to the next level while […]
Soulful Messiah – a holiday tradition By Judith lezama Charles Growing up in the Caribbean and listening to Handel’s Messiah meant first and foremost that the countdown to Christmas and the holiday season was imminent. This was a special time, a joyful and religious experience for many. Last weekend at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto’s own Ballet […]
By Michael Lashley I take great pleasure in celebrating the successes of others, particularly when those successes are achieved by a group that is steeped in community-building activities. It fits in nicely with one of my favourite principles of youth and community development: It takes a village to raise a child! We can all take […]
By Gerald V. Paul When pals of European and Caribbean ancestry got together, it was a time to fall in love all over again and continue doing good in our community. But in the laughter, food, friendship and bonding, there was another commonality: the passing of family members of both the Owen and Brewster families […]
National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) of Jamaica will cement its place as the Caribbean’s premier dance company on Nov. 4 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. This single-night show will feature standout performances from NDTC’s repertoire, built on dance and supported by remarkable music, costume and choreography. The Toronto audience will be favoured […]
Photo courtesy of Dance Caribe Performing Company By Alicia Sealey Toronto-based Dance Caribe Performing Company (DCPC) has been chosen as one of the professional dance troupes that will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Pan Am Games. “We will be working with (Montreal-based) Cirque de Soleil on the opening ceremony presentation,” Artistic Director […]
