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UPDATE - Tots to teens dazzle at BVI Dance Fest 2012! [Photoslide Included]

Dancers from the Hip Hop classes 1 & 2 rocking it with "Party Rock". Photo: Aneka Edwards/VINO
A special moment: Fathers, brothers and uncles share the stage with dancers. Photo: Aneka Edwards?VINO
A special moment: Fathers, brothers and uncles share the stage with dancers. Photo: Aneka Edwards?VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A kaleidoscope of colours burst on the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall’s stage as some 350 dancers dazzled patrons with a litany of dance styles over the decades with grace and energy last evening June 16, 2012.

The BVI Dance Fest, now in its 12th year, did not disappoint and started off on a high note with tots 1B sharing the dancing spotlight with their fathers, brothers and uncles to “You’ll be in my heart”. The Intermediate ballet group joined the tots and guests for the special tribute to fathers.

Over the next 26 performances, the packed Hall was treated to hip hop, ballet, jazz and contemporary jazz, and proving to be a delight was the Hip Hop classes 1 & 2. They rocked out in neon colours to the popular dance number “Party Rock”, and it was evident the dancers were having a blast on stage as they busted some moves, which had the crowd in an uproar.

Another notable performance was effortlessly executed by the contemporary jazz and ballet class “Who will comfort me” in which the young ladies looked ethereal in white as they glided on stage.

Of course a Michael Jackson number had to be on the programme with the Intermediate Jazz dancers in fiery red outfits moved to “Smooth Criminal”.

The St. Georges Secondary School Dancers, OMG Girlz and J.A.D also gave stellar performances.

Furthermore, the CADA Players entertained in “Clowns for Haiti”, a performance that was definitely a hit with the tots and teens. Dance instructor Joanne Penney appealed to the audience to give generously as the Dance Committee is working with a group in Haiti. She and another instructor will be travelling to the Caribbean island shortly.

Tamara Archibald-Gill chaired the evening’s fest, and the Dance Fest Committee President, who revealed her presidency ends this year after five years, gave the invocation.

BVI Dance Fest is produced by the BVI Dance Fest Committee which is a group of people from the community that work all year round in raising funds for the promotion of the performing arts in the community.

Most important for the Committee is that they gave financial aids and scholarships to children between 4 and 19 in the community who normally would not be able to attend dance classes and they also strive to broaden their scope by promoting activities and programmes in the community for the benefit of everyone.

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16 Responses to “UPDATE - Tots to teens dazzle at BVI Dance Fest 2012! [Photoslide Included] ”

  • native (16/06/2012, 10:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This show is usually the boss
    • X dancer (16/06/2012, 11:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I will like to see a celebration featuring past and present dancers, and we need to instill in our children some culture with traditional BVI music and more local falver!
  • big girls rules (16/06/2012, 11:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I want to sign up my daughter for classes as this is a good event!!
  • Current student (16/06/2012, 16:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Miss sandy is doing a wonderful job
  • ann (16/06/2012, 23:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    what another beautiful and exciting show..congratulations to all the performers
  • weed (17/06/2012, 10:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this show was spectacular as always these young children got talent for sooooo
  • VirginIsander (17/06/2012, 12:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was not there but enjoy the clips especially the fathers. Thanks to all.
  • AWESOME!!!!!! (17/06/2012, 13:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The show was WONDERFUL! Every year I really enjoyed the dance with the Dads and their Daughters. The dance this year was EXTRA SPECIAL. The Song and Motions in the Dance were so Appropriate for the times in which we live that if ALL Fathers in our community will do their part we would have groomed a Cadre of Beautiful Young Ladies! I also noticed the Dads were having FUN with their Little Girls.
  • 1 (17/06/2012, 14:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    thoes of you who missed this show missed grace, precision, talent, organization, love and beauty on display....be sure not to miss next year!
  • Jumbie (17/06/2012, 22:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excellent show, started on-time, very good performances. One problem. One big problem Sandy Lyons aint got no control over but somebody should. Who can give us a air-conditioned hall. Lord in there was hot. BVI, surely we can do better than this. Such a lovely show in such a poor, uncomfortable environment. It's embarrassing to invite off island visitors to see the children perform.
  • thanks for all the joy (18/06/2012, 00:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sandy Lyons your dream has come through...I almost cried when I set and watch the show....
  • NY Student (18/06/2012, 23:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh what a show...they need to be on Broadway
  • neisk (04/12/2012, 18:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i was in party rock


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