Barbados IndepenDANCE FESTival 2008

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70318629593891568462011-08-02T14:06:20.546-04:00Barbados IndepenDANCE FESTival 2008The events, action and spirit surrounding this year's IndepenDANCETimothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-29904042543336527632009-08-27T08:40:00.012-04:002009-08-27T13:07:16.701-04:00ITS FINALLY! FINALLY! ON!

Hi everyone, We've been talking about this for almost a year now. What? DANCE OUT THERE, of course. Seems to most like we were doing the regular lip service thing, but I am really proud to announce that, despite the struggles to put on this contest, WE ARE FINALLY HERE!There have been a few changes to the structure, but these will only improve the outcome. So far a total of 12 groups have signed

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-849857145198403692009-05-17T12:08:00.003-04:002009-05-17T12:15:52.813-04:00Dance Out There Website

Hi guys, the new Dance Out There website is up. This is the location for the latest news and events on the upcoming Dance Out There Face Off. You can sign up at this location. Remember all entries must now be in by Friday May 29th, 2009. There will be a meeting of all groups at the Windsor High School on Saturday June 6th, from 4:30pm. Go ahead log on to www.danceoutthere.com, sign and get ready!

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-31585133478308572822009-04-29T15:42:00.002-04:002009-04-29T15:47:17.426-04:00DANCE OUT THERE THE BARBADOS ROUND

The Barbados round of Dance Out There street dance contest is on the way with registrations commencing this weekend May 1st. Groups from across the island are already showing interest, and some are down right excite.A total of $22,000.00Bds in prize monies and fees is up for grabs, with the winning group walking away with $4500.00 of the total. The top group will be decided by an elimination

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-18823554961369342742009-04-23T13:47:00.003-04:002009-04-23T13:51:45.934-04:00IT's Finally Here!

Dancers get ready! Dance Out There is finally Here! Come out and register (info below). For further information call 242 8862.

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-76497367481179998042008-12-08T00:42:00.009-04:002008-12-08T18:21:14.920-04:00Xtra Hype is all the Hype

A very jubilant Xtra HypeTwo groups stood forward on stage before the MC and audience. The MC ask the crowd a simple question, "If I tell you who won second place, would you know who the winner is?" The now small crowd did not shout yes nor no, but "Xtra Hype" and so it was. This Year's Community Independance Festival winner is the Bush Hall, St. Micheal North Zone dance group Xtra Hype.Earlier

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-74334725347311358232008-12-07T13:21:00.005-04:002008-12-07T15:04:28.139-04:00It's 'D day. Who will be the best?

We are finally here folks. Today, at 6:pm curtains (so to speak), will rise on the National finals of the Community IndepenDANCE FESTival 2008. Today sixteen community base dance groups (four junior, twelve adult) will prove to the judges and an expected audience of over 5000, why they should be crowned BEST dance group on the island.Fans who have followed the competition from the preliminaries

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-40970368621098092462008-11-27T21:16:00.004-04:002008-11-28T23:01:57.944-04:00Last Video Blast

Today was a crazy day. There is a lot going on behind the scenes for the upcoming national finals on December 7. Before I go further though, let me say a big thank you to the CBC for their continued support of Independance Festival and to their commitment to the community. This post will feature the final videos from the Zone Finals.An apology is in order to the performers at the St. Micheal

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-29075712915519766392008-11-26T08:38:00.007-04:002008-11-26T09:01:53.149-04:00You Review - Southern Zone

Hi folks, today I am posting video from two zones. I want to push on with the big event at hand - The National Finals, slated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium on Sunday 7th November from 6:00pm. So today take a look at the videos and you decide. Have fun and don't forget you can leave a comment. Let me hear what you think if you were at any of the Zone Final shows.Southern ZoneJunior Group

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-16593804599165023002008-11-22T08:24:00.005-04:002008-11-22T08:45:15.521-04:00Video from the East

A quick post of video from the Eastern Zone Final. Enjoy Gall Hill Dancers and Adrenaline as requested by you. It appears these two groups are extremely popular with their communities. Look out for my brief reviews on the other zones, including photos and video, and keep those comments coming.Gall Hill Community Dancers Adrenaline

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-9090532738538373132008-11-19T21:16:00.015-04:002008-11-21T07:59:44.677-04:00Review - from the North they came

The Northern lights shone on the stage at the Coleridge & Parry Secondary School auditorium on Friday 7th. Featured was the second in a five night series of Zone Finals. Four performing groups from this zone prepared to show an eager audience what dance meant to them and why they should be in the chosen National Finals few. The hall was well appointed for a community event such as this and as

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-66936162193153929052008-11-16T23:22:00.018-04:002008-11-17T07:13:41.630-04:00Final for the Finals

Today I am taking a little break from the reviews to give you news of this year's finalist. You heard it correctly my friends the chosen finalists are here, but I must update an earlier post, the magic number is 16. Yes, 16 groups are going forward to the Barbados Community Independance Festival 2008 National Finals, on Sunday December 7. These groups include 12 adult groups and 4 junior (child)

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-20142253505825038972008-11-14T07:40:00.020-04:002008-11-17T16:28:44.703-04:00Independance Review - It Began in the East

This year's Zone Finals carried an Africentric themeThe Community Independance Zone Finals kicked off this year at the Lester Vaughn Memorial Secondary School on a beautiful Thursday evening, and although it was evident that there were still some bugs being ironed out, the presentation was for most, worth the wait.The format for the Zone Finals this year incorporated an Africentric theme which

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-2205542934037654782008-11-08T09:27:00.023-04:002008-11-14T08:22:54.298-04:00Crowded Halls Cheering Crowds

The Barbados IndepenDANCE FESTival is the toddler in the family of local festivals, but if the crowds and fans keep feeding it with the kind of support just witnessed over the last five nights, then ladies and gentlemen we have a giant in the making. Twenty community based dance groups from around the country showed off their danced skills to judges, fans and the capacity audiences that came out

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-5276785897898706752008-11-03T22:39:00.012-04:002008-11-05T17:05:45.052-04:00Dance – moving a community closer

Dance generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.How many of you remember during the eighties, here in Barbados when groups of young men travelled around some communities armed with rolled up linoleum and a large “beatbox”? It was breakdance war in the streets back

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-67560109788901997702008-10-31T16:05:00.007-04:002008-11-01T15:56:20.839-04:00IndepenDANCE FESTival Events

Hi everyone, here is a list of events still to come for this years IndepenDANCE FESTival. Remember, go out and support the Zone Finals. Admission to all venues is FREE!! Thursday 6th November - Eastern Zone at Lester Vaughn Memorial SchoolFriday 7th November - Northern Zone at Coleridge & Parry Secondary SchoolSaturday 8th November - Southern Zone at Foundation Secondary SchoolSunday 9th

Timothy Prescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792828934043836748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031862959389156846.post-76557689892240852802008-10-21T22:47:00.018-04:002008-10-31T16:32:58.321-04:00IT'S ON

Revolution (rĕv'ə-lū'shən) A sudden or momentous change in a situationDear friends, a revolution is at hand! A ground swell of energetic youth is rising into a movement that is about to explode into positive change across communities on this island. Have no fear, this revolution bears no deadly weapons nor bad blood; no hostile words, nor feuding. Prepare only for an onslaught of body moves,

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