The History of Limbo Contributed by Marielle Dos Santos The word Limbo, derives from the Haitian word “Legba” for Esu, a Yoruba deity. Legba or Esu stands at the crossroads helping souls to make their decision before entering the gates of the spirit world, similar to St. Peter for Catholics. Local Poet, Eintou Springer, references…
International Style Ballroom Dances Waltz | Foxtrot|Quickstep | Tango| Viennese Waltz. (Also done in the American Style ) International Style Latin Dances Rumba | Samba | Cha Cha Cha | Jive | Paso Doble ( Also done in the American Style ) Club Latin Dances Salsa | Merengue | Argentine Tango | Latin Hustle | Mambo…
Ballet Classical ballet uses precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form during the 19th century, is characterized by light, graceful movements and the use of pointe shoes with reinforced toes. Contemporary Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres which include modern,…
East Indian Folk- ‘Jharoo’ and ‘Kollatam’ The Jharoo is a broom dance, with short brooms being made of the ribs of coconut palm leaves. The Kollatam uses short sticks and songs, chants and traditional instruments accompany the dance much the same as in the Jharoo. East Indian Classical There are eight (8) styles of classical…
Limbo The limbo was done at wakes for nine nights. This dance was brought into prominence by Julia Edwards who changed the dance from a dance to release the spirit of the dead to one of a “feat” to discover “how low you could go” by bending under a bar/stick. Bongo The dance is done…
Cabinay – The opening dance where the host greets the gathering. Grand Bele – Couples dancing (male & female) similar to a square dance Kalenda Bele – movements mimic the motions of the stick fighter . Pique – The more earthy dance of the Bele Family. Simple Bele – Expresses the gracefulness of the dancer- usually done by La Reine…
The Tobago Ole Time Wedding is a theatrical performance that depicts several customs and rituals observed by Tobagonians “back in the day” from the village of Moriah. Throughout the procession the wedding party demonstrates several traditional dances which include the Tobago jig, brushback and the heel and toe. (Pictured on the left) Tobago Jig is danced at…
Joropo oringinated from the Llaneros or cattlefolk of the plains of Venezuela and is the national dance of Venezuela. Joropo has a strong African influence. The Castillian also known as the Spanish Waltz has a strong, vibrant and earthly quality. There are long running steps and turns with the body leaning towards the direction of the turn….