On November 19, 2011 at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Dance Caribe Performing Company (DCPC) in collaboration with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association present Folklore Legends of the Caribbean “ANANSI STORY”.
Director/Choreographer and Harry Jerome Award recipient Martin Scott-Pascall, alongside Dance Caribe, promises to showcase a mélange of dance styles unique to the Caribbean, performed in traditional & contemporary styling, while also uniting African, French, as well as West Indian heritage ranging from Caribbean folk characters, Creole to African and into the beat of the Drums of the Afro-Caribbean Cultures. Memorable dance presentations will include some of the best Caribbean and Canadian artisans in the field of choreography, costumes and music.
A stellar cast of performers will include: Dance Caribe’s talented core dancers; Montreal’s West Can Dancers, USA Guest Dancer Richard Lewis; Drumming Director Roger Pascall & Trinidad & Tobago Frontline Drumming Company; Toronto’s Extraordinary Steel Pannist, Earl La Pierre Jr.; Montreal/Toronto Folk & Calypso Singer Hamilton Alexander aka the Web; and Guest Choreographer Andrea Douglas-Phillips. Some of the most elaborate and creative costumes will come from Trinidadian/Canadian International fashion designers Bobby and Sally Ackbarali, as well as Toronto Caribana Festival’s designers Martin Scott-Pascall and Debbie Minott.
“DCPC has enjoyed the support of local audiences during A Taste of the Caribbean Festival for many years and promises to deliver the exciting performances that local audiences have come to know, love and expect from Dance Caribe Performing Company, says Gemma Raeburn-Baynes, President of TOTC.
Tickets are $30.00 available on line at www.atasteofthecaribbean.ca or by calling (514) 620-6612. Special Group Rates available for organizations, associations and dance schools.
Source: Gemma Raeburn-Baynes
(514) 620-6612
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On November 19, 2011 at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Dance Caribe Performing Company (DCPC) in collaboration with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association present Folklore Legends of the Caribbean “ANANSI STORY”.
A stellar cast of performers will include: Dance Caribe’s talented core dancers; Montreal’s West Can Dancers, USA Guest Dancer Richard Lewis; Drumming Director Roger Pascall & Trinidad & Tobago Frontline Drumming Company; Toronto’s Extraordinary Steel Pannist, Earl La Pierre Jr.; Montreal/Toronto Folk & Calypso Singer Hamilton Alexander aka the Web; and Guest Choreographer Andrea Douglas-Phillips. Some of the most elaborate and creative costumes will come from Trinidadian/Canadian International fashion designers Bobby and Sally Ackbarali, as well as Toronto Caribana Festival’s designers Martin Scott-Pascall and Debbie Minott.
“DCPC has enjoyed the support of local audiences during A Taste of the Caribbean Festival for many years and promises to deliver the exciting performances that local audiences have come to know, love and expect from Dance Caribe Performing Company, says Gemma Raeburn-Baynes, President of TOTC.
Tickets are $30.00 available on line at www.atasteofthecaribbean.ca or by calling (514) 620-6612. Special Group Rates available for organizations, associations and dance schools.
Source: Gemma Raeburn-Baynes
(514) 620-6612