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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
New Book Details Rich History Of Dance
The history of dance in Bermuda, from colonial-era classes to gombey troupes, hotel ballrooms, ballet and a variety of modern forms, is explored in a new book by award-winning dancer/choreographer Conchita Ming. Dance Bermuda, released this month, celebrates the history of dance on the island, from the 1700s to today. Ming, a well-known Bermudian dancer... Read more of this article
Bermuda Dance Academy’s Summer Term
The Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting a Summer Term Camp as well as Saturday classes The summer camp/intensive is for ages 5 to 10 and includes ballet, jazz, hip hop & stretching, games, arts & crafts from 8.30am to 3.30pm. The cost is $150 per week. Extended care is available from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at a cost of $20 per week. Week 1: July... Read more of this article
Joanne Ball-Burgess ‘Sky Dance’ Images
Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Judge Jo-1, who rose to fame through the East African dance show Sakata, just released a set of images titled ‘Sky Dance.’ The images, taken by photographer Migwa Nthigah, show the Bermudian dancer surrounded by loose sheets as if floating in the air. Burgess posed for these photos just after... Read more of this article
Video: In Motion Celebrating 20 Years Of Dance
Some of the island’s talented young dancers are hitting the stage as the In Motion School of Dance is hosting their annual showcase from June 1st – 10th at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. A spokesperson previously said, “For 20 years, the In Motion School of Dance, under the direction of Lizz Pimentel, has had one goal; To provide... Read more of this article
Jackson School 64th Anniversary Dance Recital
The Jackson School of Performing Arts will be hosting their 64th Annual Dance Recital from June 21st to June 24th at 7.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theatre. A spokesperson said, “The Jackson School of Performing Arts will be holding its 64th Annual Dance Recital, June 21st 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 7 p.m. at the Earl Cameron Theatre. “With the excitement of... Read more of this article
‘A World Of Disney’ Dance Recital On June 10
The Bermuda Dance Academy will be hosting a dance recital ‘A World Of Disney’ on Saturday, June 10 at 2.00pm and 7.00pm at The Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Dance Academy will hold its second annual dance recital – ‘A World Of Disney’ – at The Berkeley Institute Cafetorium on Saturday, June 10, 2017. “Under... Read more of this article
DanceSations To Feature Over 300 Dancers
DanceSations School of Dance is getting set to host their annual dance recital “Live from New York”, with over 300 dancers set to hit the stage. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to present this years annual Dance Recital “Live from New York” from May 18th – 20th at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. “We have... Read more of this article
