Members of the dance community can now mark their calendars for a standout professional development opportunity as part of Alvin Ailey II’s upcoming visit to Trinidad. On Monday 25 August, the company will lead a free workshop, with The University of the West Indies on board as the institutional partner facilitating the session. Spots will be limited for those interested in participating in this focused exchange. Alvin Ailey II to Host Free Dance Workshop in Trinidad
Dance professionals in Trinidad are invited to a special professional development opportunity during Alvin Ailey II’s visit. The company will conduct a free workshop on Monday, August 25th, in collaboration with The University of the West Indies, which will serve as the institutional partner and host. Space for this intensive session will be limited.
A seminar and further prospects for cultural exchange, collaboration, and professional networking are also being developed. More information will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
The training components form part of AMALGAMATION 2025, presented by Plié for the Arts in partnership with the National Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago. They will lead into two live performances by Alvin Ailey II on Tuesday 26 August at Queen’s Hall. Audiences can look forward to selections from the company’s celebrated repertoire, including Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations.”
Two showings are scheduled:
- 4:00 p.m. matinee – US$60, exclusive to members of the dance community
- 8:00 p.m. gala performance – US$90, open to the general public
Online ticket links are available through Plié for the Arts’ Instagram profile (@plieforthearts).
As part of the lead-up to the August events, Marisa Benain, founder of Plié for the Arts, will visit Trinidad in June to attend the Grand Finale of SPARK – the Schools Festival of Dance, produced by the National Dance Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The festival, which features primary and secondary schools, is a competitive platform for showcasing the talent of young local dancers. Her visit offers an opportunity to connect meaningfully with the dance community in Trinidad and Tobago and build stronger relationships between dancers and dance institutions across the Caribbean, particularly between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Anyone interested in more information can visit ndatt.org/events or email nda.tt.org@gmail.com.
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