National Dance Festival celebrated with scintillating performances
The Classique Dance group during their performance
The Classique Dance group during their performance

THE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) Wednesday night hosted its second Dance Festival in observance of International Dance Day 2015 at the National Cultural Centre. Organised by the International Dance Day Committee (IDDC) of Guyana and the National School of Dance, under the umbrella of the Institute of Creative Arts, the evening of dance served as a forum bringing together over 20 dance groups from across the country to showcase their varying dance styles and talents.

A praiseworthy piece from a participating group
A praiseworthy piece from a participating group

Following a two- day workshop which was held for the dancers to explore and experience styles they are not familiar with, such as modern, contemporary, Hip-hop, Indian, African, Ballet, and Amerindian, the National Dance Festival concluded with a stage show for the participants.
The participating dance groups who represented a wide cross- section of Guyanese dance culture included the indigenous groups from Region 2, the Mainstay Culture groups and from Region 9 the Surama Culture Group; there was also a performance from a Hip- Hop Group hailing from Region 1.
Modern dance groups such as Classique Dance Company, Dance Fanatics,Kreative Arts, Unique Arts, X Factor and Crystallite Dance Company gave incomparable performances showcasing the abilities and dedication of their members.
Other groups participating included the National Dance School, National Dance Company, Dominion Dance Company and Praise Prophetic Dance Group.
Roshini Boodhoo’s JewanKaNrtiya and Indranie Shah from the NrityaGeet Group well represented the genre of Indian dance, giving both traditional and energetic, fresh styles of the dance that were well received by the audience.
Over the years, the MCYS has made positive strides towards the continued development of Guyana’s cultural heritage through activities that are educational, informative and entertaining.

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