This year's Zone Finals carried an Africentric theme
The 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 ran throughout, with a strong message of community unity based on high spiritual values, respect for elders and the youth, and an overview of ancestral culture. The show which feature only two competing groups, was conceptulized by national coordinator Tyrone Trotman and displayed strongly, various element of his dance message which have be taken to communities around Barbados, St. Lucia and further afield.
Paying respect to the beautiful mothers of our communities.
THE GROUPS
Gall Hill Community Dancers and Adrenaline, the two groups that were judged in this zone, showed why they were so highly anticipated by their fans.
Some Members of the Gall Hill Community Dancers
Gall Hill Community Dancers
Gall Hill Community Dancers
The interpretive, silhouetted piece performed by the Gall Hill Dancers was well received by fans and general audience alike. They presented a message of feminine unity against abuse and chauvinism. Movements were well executed and a good understanding of the use of stage was shown. Adrenaline, an all male group, on the other hand, muscled their way on stage to a resounding roar. The full interpretation of the piece was not entirely clear to me, but the entertainment level was a must see. This group is rapidly becoming a the group on the street to beat. The energy exhibited by these six young men renders the name a very fitting one. Adrenaline is definitely one of the groups to see this year.
Adrenaline
Adrenaline on stage
Adrenaline in action
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2 comments:
adrenalin dancers is surely ,one of the group to see this year.i;ve seen their performances last year and it was pure,raw energy .I except these guys to place in the top three this year.I saw their zonal semi-finals and it was very entertaining.my advise to you guys is to find a coach who is skill in your genres and let him/her help you with your transitions,with that out of the way ,you on your way to gold.congrats and good luck.
Wow - that's a lot of talent for the finals! Should be a good show - nice job, Independance Festival!
And it's good to see our National colours as a fitting backdrop for the dances - maybe you could expand on this for the finals? We need to keep our colours flying!
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