Presented by Ms. Emelda Lynch Griffith in collaboration with the Kieron Diwayne Sargeant Dance & Education Foundation TT and the Contemporary Choreographers’ Collective (COCO), this three-session immersive workshop offers dance educators, choreographers, performers, and cultural practitioners a deep exploration of the Traditional Béle of Trinidad and Tobago.
Each session runs Sundays from 3:00–6:00 PM and progresses through distinct areas of study:
August 9 — Introduction to Traditional Béle: historical and cultural context, guided movement exploration.
August 16 — Music, Song & Cultural Expression: drum rhythms, chants, and costume demonstration.
August 23 — Embodied Practice & Integration: advanced movement, songs and chants in performance practice.
Where: La Danse Caribe Studios, 32 Luis Street, Woodbrook
Cost: TT$300 (three-session package) | TT$150 (drop-in, single session)
Participants are required to bring a traditional folk skirt (or full practice skirt) and fabric for headtie practice. Comfortable clothing suitable for unrestricted movement is recommended.
Register at: forms.gle/i6hGpYBZhLLkvYQq5
