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Dance Programme ‘#Trending’ On March 27
The Dance Programme at the Berkeley Institute is set to perform “#Trending,” a student-choreographed dance showcase inspired by the influence of social media on daily life, on Wednesday, March 27th. A spokesperson said, “Social Media is an integral aspect of our daily lives, even more so with our youth. This is the inspiration behind... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dance Academy Shines In Chicago
Students from Bermuda Dance Academy “delivered outstanding performances and achieved remarkable success” at the Adrenaline Dance Convention and Competition in Chicago. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Dance Academy, a leading dance school, showcased its exceptional talent and artistry at the prestigious Adrenaline Dance Convention and... Read more of this article
Culture Department Survey On Maker Spaces
The Department of Culture is undertaking a public consultation about the Throne Speech initiative on ‘creative maker spaces,’ and people are encouraged to fill out an online survey. In a post on X, the Department of Culture said, “Calling all creatives! Please fill in this quick online survey to help us plan Creatives Maker Spaces... Read more of this article
Dancer Courtney Lopes On Realising Her Dream
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian dancer Courtney Lopes’ career trajectory is a lesson in the power of perseverance. She always dreamed of joining the acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group [MMDG], auditioning four times before being accepted into the Brooklyn-based company as a “supplementary dancer”. A few months later, she was offered... Read more of this article
Video: US Consulate Spotlights Marcus Smith
The U.S. Consulate General released their latest spotlight video featuring Marcus ‘Tizzebra’ Smith, who they noted is “an LGBTQ+ Bermudian actor, dancer, model and content creator who excelled both academically and professionally while living in New York City.” A spokesperson said, “In the video, Marcus shares what inspired him... Read more of this article
Students Earn Dance Foundation Scholarships
T’aja Williams, Vidya Cannonier-Watson, Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Myles Smith, Honor Minors, Onuri Smith, Ava Moreno, Eden Furbert, and Naysaa Tucker all earned 2023 National Dance Foundation scholarships and awards. A spokesperson said, “This year’s National Dance Foundation Fund Scholarship Presentation 2023 took place on Tuesday, July 25th... Read more of this article
Dance Academy ‘Toybox Treasures’ On June 10
Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting its 8th annual recital Toybox Treasures, directed by Nikia Manders, on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 2pm and 7pm in the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “Audiences will dive into your favorite toybox and watch with wonder as the toys come to life. They will feature many childhood treasures... Read more of this article
Thompson Wins Dance Contest In England
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Russian Thompson displayed her “star quality” by winning two dance routines at the All-England Freestyle Championships in Stockport, Greater Manchester, at the weekend. The nine-year-old, representing Empowered Studios – the leading dance school in Salford – claimed top honours in a slow and fast routine... Read more of this article
Dance Academy To Host ‘Toybox Treasures’
The Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting its 8th annual recital — with the year’s show called ‘Toybox Treasures” – on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 2pm and 7pm in the Berkeley Institute cafetorium, with the show directed by Nikia Manders A spokesperson said, “Audiences will dive into your favorite toybox and... Read more of this article
TROIKA’s Dance Showcase To Start On April 13
TROIKA Bermuda is getting set to present their fifth Young Choreographers’ Showcase, titled ‘In Living Color,’ from April 13 to April 15. A spokesperson said, “From April 13th to April 15th at The Earl Cameron Theatre [City Hall], TROIKA Bermuda presents ‘In Living Color,’ their fifth Young Choreographers’ Showcase. This... Read more of this article
Smith Performs At World’s Biggest Dance Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian actor, singer and dancer Onuri Smith recently performed at Move It, the world’s biggest dance event, at the Exhibition Centre London. Mr Smith featured alongside fellow dancers from the prestigious Italia Conte Academy Theatre in a piece called The Key, which he said celebrated “queer love, joy and acceptance”. The... Read more of this article
TROIKA Seeking Dancers & Choreographers
TROIKA Bermuda will host an open call audition this Sunday [Jan 8] to cast dancers of all levels and styles for their upcoming Young Choreographers’ Showcase. A spokesperson said, “The production is under the creative direction of Shanna Henry & Sacha Dill and will feature choreography by a talented group of young creatives. Audition... Read more of this article
