Raising funds to lift women Women need to stand up for themselves and each other was the main message of the Woman of Substance: Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing concert, held at the Little Carib Theatre. During the event, an award was presented to veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes-Millington for her … Continue reading
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With Women in Mind (May 2, 2019)
Calypsonian Allison “Warrior Empress” Bernard will be having her first solo show on Mother’s Day, May 12. The show, themed With Women in Mind, will feature a variety of female performers from a range of performing arts genres. Bernard said the theme was inspired by her desire to celebrate feminine energy, and felt there was … Continue reading
Kyle sings his way to Spain (March 11, 2019)
T&T singer and actor Kyle Richardson has been chosen to go to Madrid to be a part of the Lion King Musical’s cast. He was called back following auditions held in T&T on February 21. Richardson said he was chosen to be a Singer Swing, that is, someone who will cover multiple roles across the … Continue reading
Natalie settles into role as T&T cultural ambassador (February 25, 2019)
Acclaimed dancer and calypsonian Natalie Joseph-Settle has been performing all her life. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph-Settle continues to fly the flag of T&T high in all she does. Joseph-Settle began performing at age nine, and joined the Northwest Laventille Cultural Movement at the age of 15 as a dancer, limbo dancer and actress. … Continue reading
Milwaz Productions hosts fundraising concert Amani (January 18, 2019)
The upcoming Milwaz Productions event Amani is a fundraising effort to cover the costs of emergency surgery for company member Christopher Tudor. Amani is an African-themed production which takes place on January 19. The word Amani is Swahili for Peace. Company director Janeika Tudor-Baptiste said the inspiration for the name comes from “the traumatic experience … Continue reading
Danse Caraibe showcases Patchwork (December 18, 2018)
Danse Caraibe’s recent show, PatchWork, encompassed a wide range of styles and themes. The event, held on December 2 at Queen’s Hall, was directed by Artistic Director and Principal Heather Henderson Gordon and featured a wide range of choreography. Published in the T&T Guardian on December 18, 2018 Choreographers included Henderson Gordon, Arlene Frank-Collis, Takiyah … Continue reading
Caribbean School of Dancing wins international prizes (December 14, 2018)
The Caribbean School of Dancing (CSD) and its company, Metamorphosis Dance Company, won several awards in the recent All Dance International (ADI) World Championships in Orlando. The awards ceremony was held on November 25 following live competitions. This is an extended version of the article published in the T&T Guardian on December 14, 2018 CSD … Continue reading
T&T performer roars as Nala in Lion King (June 11, 2017)
For Trinidadian Janique Charles, playing the part of Nala in Disney’s The Lion King musical on London’s West End is the culmination of a life-long dream. The 23-year-old said the accomplishment is all the more poignant because she has been in love with Disney all her life. “As a child I dreamed I would be … Continue reading
Wasafoli T&T – discovery through dance (May 21, 2017)
Wasafoli Trinidad and Tobago’s upcoming dance and drum show is a landmark for the company in two ways. “Ajuba: Paying Homage to Those Before and After Us” is the fifth African Folk Ballet production put on by the company, and its first major collaboration with performers from the Ijo Vudu Dance Company from Nigeria and … Continue reading
Joanne Kilgour Dowdy dances for life (May 7, 2017)
Dr. Joanne Kilgour Dowdy currently teaches Adolescent/Adult Literacy at Kent State University in the US, and so even though she has been involved in dance all her life, attendees at the Monday Night Theatre Forum on April 24 were not expecting to be treated to an impromptu dance lesson. Joanne told the story of a … Continue reading
