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Shiona Turini Styles Dancer’s Shoot For ‘Elle’
Bermuda’s Shiona Turini worked as a stylist for Elle magazine’s feature on American Ballet Theatre dancer Erica Lall, in which the dancer talked about what it’s “like to be black in the ballet world.” Ms Lall told Elle, “Growing up, there were few dancers of colors in the school and in the companies around me. Sometimes... Read more of this article
Video: Dancing Daniels On ‘Right This Minute’
Lawyer Marc Daniels has been featured on the ‘Right This Minute’ viral video television show after taking to the stage and dancing with his young daughters during a rehearsal for the In Motion School of Dance performance. The story said, “Look, getting up on stage in front of an audience can be nerve-racking for anyone, especially... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dance Academy ‘Starstruck’ On June 9
The Bermuda Dance Academy, directed by Nikia Manders, is getting set to present its third annual dance recital titled “Starstruck” on Saturday, June 9 at 2.00pm and 7.00pm at The Berkeley Institute’s Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Dance Academy, directed by Nikia Manders, is excited to present its third annual dance recital... Read more of this article
‘Ladies Night Extravaganza’ Set For May 26
Phenomenal People will be hosting their ‘Ladies Night Extravaganza’ to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Dream Girls Club mentoring program on Saturday, May 26 from 7.00pm to 11.00pm at St. Paul’s Church Hall, Paget. A spokesperson said, “Fashion divas and Motown dancing queens, don your favorite glad rags and let’s party! “Phenomenal... Read more of this article
DanceSations School Recital Set For May 17-19
DanceSations School of Dance will be presenting its 5th anniversary show as a fulltime school in May, set to showcase their dancers’ talents in their ‘This Is Us’ recital. “The show will feature dancer’s talents in many genres of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, and hip-hop. Our dancers range from age 2 to... Read more of this article
Ravi Cannonier-Watson In ‘The Nutcracker’
BUEI Films and the Royal Opera House will be hosting a production of “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, December 17th, with the production set to feature Bermuda’s Ravi Cannonier-Watson. The event poster says, “In Peter Wright’s classic production for The Royal Ballet, the stage sparkles with theatrical magic — a Christmas tree grows before... Read more of this article
Free ‘Culture Fest’ Event On Sunday At SCC
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released the performance line-up for this Sunday’s [Oct 22] free Culture Fest at Somerset Cricket Club, saying “the 100 percent Bermudian programme is a wrap-up celebration for Rediscover the Rail Trail, an event described as a day of discovery along the Railway Trail in the west end.” The Railway Trail... Read more of this article
‘Creating The Classical Ballet Dancer’ Event
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and the Friends of Nicolas Legat in Bermuda will present “Creating the Classical Ballet Dancer” with Madame Patricia Deane-Gray on Tuesday, October 24, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Join us for an evening of history with Bermudian ballet legend, Madame Patricia Deane-Gray MBE,... Read more of this article
One Hour Video: History, Evolution Of Gombeys
People had the opportunity to learn about the history and background of one of the island’s iconic traditions, as the Bermuda National Trust hosted an in-depth discussion on the origins and evolution of the Bermuda Gombey. Gary Phillips hosted the talk at Verdmont, with the event serving as part of this year’s Bermuda Gombey Festival,... Read more of this article
BNT To Host Talks: Gombeys & Bermuda Dance
The Bermuda National Trust will be exploring one of Bermuda’s most important areas of cultural heritage over the next two weeks when it hosts two talks on dance in Bermuda. On Sunday, October 8th, as part of the Bermuda Gombey Festival, Gary Phillips will host an in-depth discussion at Verdmont on the origins and evolution of the Bermuda Gombey. Mr... Read more of this article
Circus Arts Workshops To Launch September 22
The launch of a local circus arts collective aimed at “fostering local talent and international collaboration” will see a series of workshops launch on September 22. A spokesperson said, “Formed through a partnership between two local businesses, Kinetix – Natural Movement Ltd. and La Garza Bermuda, Cirqle is gearing up to offer... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dance Academy Starts Tap Program
Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting their final Registration Day on Saturday, September 9th, and said that this year they are “most excited to start our Tap Programme, build a relationship with First Steps Nursery and Preschool, and offer classes for the Older Adult.” The Academy is owned by Ms. Nikia Manders, who also acts as Head Teacher. A... Read more of this article
DanceSations School Summer Dance Recital
The DanceSations School of Dance will be hosting their Summer Dance Recital on August 26th at 2.00pm and 7.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “We are excited for our upcoming summer show! We have over 150 dancers in our summer program and we are looking forward to see them showcase their talents. We will also... Read more of this article
Bermuda Arts Council Student Award Recipients
Ami Zanders, Chan Richardson, Kyle Simmons, Mikayla Wilson, and Shona Maule are the recipients of this year’s Bermuda Arts Council Student Grant Awards, a programme which awards grants of $5,000 to $15,000 to help support Bermudian artists. Minister of Social Development and Sports Zane DeSilva met with the recipients, saying: “It was such a... Read more of this article
Eight Dancers Receive Scholarship Awards
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda announced that eight of Bermuda’s most talented young dancers — Ravi Cannonier-Watson, Mikayla Wilson, Jada Pearman, Shanna Henry, Rihanna Evelyn, Marcus Smith, Taylor Railton and Alexis Smith — have all received scholarships. “It is these scholarships that will enable and support these gifted... Read more of this article
‘Chopiniana’ Leads Anniversary Performance
In 1972, Bermuda Civic Ballet arose from the successful staging of ‘Devil In The Village’, based on a fairy tale and involving a large cast of Bermudians and some visiting artists. That same year, workshops were held to bring in teachers from overseas to train Bermuda’s young dancers. This set the pattern for Civic, which is celebrating its... Read more of this article
