Xtra Hype is all the Hype

A very jubilant Xtra Hype

Two 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 in the evening these seven youngsters brought the house down. During the act there was an almost carnival like atmosphere as fans flooded the aisles almost making a surge to the stage. There were cheers at every transition and new move performed by the Bush Hall group. The dance, a call for Caribbean unity, took popular moves from Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados and blended them in what can only be called a crowd pleasing Caribbean "cook up" served hot.

I left xtra Hype, fans and well wishers at the gymnasium in a state of euphoria. To you guys I say congratulations.

Runners up were- first runner up Demolition Squad and second runner up, Restoration World Changers. Tomorrow I will review the show, including taking a look at the junior winners Olos.

I welcome your comments on the show, it you were there, come let us hear.


This year's Community Independance Winners (adult group)

It'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 will definitely be in for some surprises. Most groups confessed that their presentations during the zone finals were works in progress. So expect some stunning performances.

Let me take this moment to wish all competing good luck and may the best group be victorious. See you at the show.