-elite dancers invited to audition for major upcoming music videos

ENIGMA Dance School started out as a community project with a group of dancers, but with a constant influx of talented persons, not only in dance, but in drama and music, Director Lynn Medford came up with a concept to launch an academy that would do music, dance, stage performances, music videos – basically everything that surrounds dancing and stage performances.

The school was opened in 2009 but the academy for the performing arts was launched in 2023.

Since then, Medford has been proud of its accomplishments, especially copping the World of Dance Championship in Trinidad in 2018.

“That’s something we are very proud of; we are the current title holder for the region,” Medford told Buzz this week, adding, “We are always looking to showcase Guyana on major platforms because we do have talented dancers here.”

The school offers seven genres of dance: hip hop, ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz, ballroom and Latin and operates out of the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground at Bourda.

Currently on a break now, the next term would begin in July. A summer programme will be conducted for persons who want to try dancing. They can also choose to join the school afterwards in September.

At the moment, Medford said they are looking for six elite dancers for some major music videos. Auditions are currently out for those experienced dancers who want to be a part of a company. Such ones can visit the GCC Ground on Saturdays at 14:00 hrs if they are interested.

CONFIDENCE THROUGH DANCE

Dancing for about 20 years now, Medford recalled what drew her to dance initially. Being an introvert in school, it helped her to overcome this and become confident.

“Dance is self-expression; you can immerse yourself in dance and feel so confident; it brings out your personality and helps you to be more opened and expressive.”

She eventually became so good at it that she was able to begin teaching dance around the country. She later went to England and performed for the Mayor of London and the Queen. “So I have travelled extensively in dance and seen the benefits dance can bring to you; I want to try to offer that to local dancers.”

However, she noted how a lack of opportunities for dancers can affect them. There is a lack of appreciation and support for dancers locally, and Medford is hoping that businesses and others would look into showering some more support.

She, though, has been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet and network with persons who came to Guyana looking for talent.

Being able to travel and experience dance abroad no doubt impacts her dance styles and make them stand out.

Anyone interested in learning more about the dance school can contact Medford on 592-656-9608.