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Dance recital surpassed expectations & wowed

Another special tribute was paid to Miss. Demiah O'Neal who passed away January 30th, 2014 at a fairly young age. She was one of the first students that Ms. Creque taught upon her return from her Dance studies. The tribute ended with Ms. Beckie Felician, Demiah's mom, being honoured in her daughter’s name. Photo: Provided
Those on the receiving end were; for Ballet B- Kayla Brathwaite, Ballet A- Shavia Potter, Ballet 1- Abigail Liburd and Acrobatics- Shavia Potter and Valerie Nibbs. There was an Overall Top Performer Award which was presented to Shavia Potter.
Those on the receiving end were; for Ballet B- Kayla Brathwaite, Ballet A- Shavia Potter, Ballet 1- Abigail Liburd and Acrobatics- Shavia Potter and Valerie Nibbs. There was an Overall Top Performer Award which was presented to Shavia Potter.
A group performance scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
A group performance scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Even the babies performed at Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Even the babies performed at Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Some of the beautiful who turned out for Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Some of the beautiful who turned out for Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Scene from Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Even the men were out for Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
Even the men were out for Sunday's recital. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The few dollars paid to purchase tickets Sunday November 16, 2014 Adagio Dance School 1st recital could not have sufficed for the quality of entertainment that was put on all in the name of remembering and paying tribute to Demiah O. O’Neal.

“The turnout was amazing. To be honest, I really didn't expect to see that many people. Seeing that it was our first recital, I thought that just family members and close friends were going to attend. Nevertheless, I am happy that many came to see what I've been working on with the students and thankful for the support you've shown the students and myself,” Ms. Sasha S. Creque, the Artistic Director.

It was Ms Creque’s first venture at a recital put together to display what the students have learnt in their respective tenures. It featured participants as young as 2 years old to 18 years old.

The recital had several genres of dance which included Ballet, Acrobatics, Hiphop and Contemporary. There was also a featured piece that displayed the effects of Domestic Violence.

Another special tribute was paid to Miss. Demiah O'Neal who passed away January 30th, 2014 at a fairly young age. She was one of the first students that Ms. Creque taught upon her return from her Dance studies. The tribute ended with Ms. Beckie Felician, Demiah's mom, being honoured in her daughter’s name.

Ms Creque said that she is a huge advocate for the cause of Domestic Violence and wanted to show everyone the effects of such behaviour through drama and dance.

“I am quite certain that my dancers did a great job at doing just that. As for the Tribute to Demiah O'Neal...it was hard watching my students perform this number; as it was the same one performed at Demiah's funeral. Just like all my students, I loved her so much. She was an amazing person inside and out; which made it so hard to accept the fact that she's no longer with us. The plaque presented to her mom carries a picture of Demiah's first performance at Christmas in Spanish Town and I wanted her to have it as a reminder of the fun times her daughter had with us.”

Near the end of the recital, a Graduation Award Ceremony was done to show appreciation to the students and formally allowing them to move onto the next level of dance studies. There were trophies awarded to each Top Performer within each Ballet Level and Acrobatics Class.

Those on the receiving end were; for Ballet B- Kayla Brathwaite, Ballet A- Shavia Potter, Ballet 1- Abigail Liburd and Acrobatics- Shavia Potter and Valerie Nibbs. There was an Overall Top Performer Award which was presented to Shavia Potter.

"Shavia deserved this award. She joined the Adagio family in January 2014 and since then she has been on a mission to master the art. Not only that but she assists me with the Pre-School classes on Saturdays, she's a straight A' student and she learns choreography very quickly. I'm just blown away at how far she has come within the few months of having her," said Ms Creque.

Trophies and Certificates were also given for Best Behaviour, Academics, Teacher's Assistant and Most Improved Student.

When asked who Ms. Creque would like to thank she simply said everyone who lent a hand in making the show successful. “We are a family at Adagio and the parents are the ones mainly to thank for all the work they've done and allowing me the opportunity to teach their children,” said the young Artistic Director.

The show also featured 'Tunehouse'; guest performers, who performed an amazing Hip Hop number.

7 Responses to “Dance recital surpassed expectations & wowed”

  • .... (18/11/2014, 10:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice nice
  • 100% IMPRESSED (18/11/2014, 11:05) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    You see that pic right there with Jay, Wished more father's were in their daughter's life like this right here.
    Father's SUPPORT your daughter's in all that they do that is positive.

    Wish i had support and love from my father like this when i was growing up. Honestly, when i saw him at the recital i thought that we were in for a treat with 340 Bullies dancing too.

    BIG UP's to Jay and all the other MEN that were there to support their daughters......#Real people do real things.
  • NICK (18/11/2014, 11:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    awesomeeeeeee :D
  • parent (18/11/2014, 11:45) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The best performance for me was on domestic violence; the young lady did a wonderful job and almost brought me to tears. Her dancing and the emotion she brought to the table, it was very nice to watch..
  • M**ch (18/11/2014, 12:26) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    This was a very well put together recital! Congrats to Ms. Creque and her team! I love that pic of my Daughter! You did an amazing Job Baby Daddy & Mommy are proud!
  • xxxxxxxx (18/11/2014, 13:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to the organizers what a well put together show


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