Review - 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 mentioned by Mr. Alba Hood, Vice Principal of Coleridge and Parry, "was built with the performing arts in mind".

The zone included the junior group Olos (see video in post "Crowed Halls Cheering Crowds"), a cute, dynamic young group, dancing to the popular track I'm alive by Celine Dion. Dressed like little angels in white satin bell dresses, these six petite dancers wowed the fairly large crowd. It was easy to see why Olos was such a favourite with the crowd.



Next group up was Alexandra Hip Hop, made up of students of the Alexandra Secondary School. The dance was a fusion of modern and hip hop, a combination used by some of the groups to get their messages across. The music chosen was not only up beat but a gospel track that helped the group tie the whole piece together. On stage this group, made up teenage girls and boys, had lots of energy and had an almost fresh approach.

Alexandra Hip Hop



Haynesville Dancers are no strangers to performing and it was obvious from their approach that a deal of imagination and some research went into the piece presented. A journey into the the rites of passage to manhood of two young village men. This presentation offered variety to the night's contest, but fitted into the theme of ancestry that was the focus of the show overall.


The night's final performance came from yet another Alexandra Secondary School group, this one the Alexandra School Dancers, dancing in true celebration style to a spirited gospel number. Once again, although the move in this performance were familiar, the overall presentation felt light and fresh. The choreography was well constructed and lots of energy was exuded on stage.

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