There will be a final benefit performance of L’Acadco’s “PASSION: fruits” tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 at the Philip Sherlock Centre at 7pm. Tickets: Philip Sherlock Theatre, 927-1047 & Face Solutions & More (New Kgn), 754-4326. Reviewed by the Gleaner See YardEdge interview with L’Antoinette Stines

Another great event this weekend-  Danceworks celebrates their 13th Season of Dance, “BEYOND THE ORDINARY”.

In 1978, Jamaican dancer/choreographer, L’Antoinette Stines, founded Miami’s first, primarily black dance company, L’Acadco. Returning to Jamaica in 1982 she continued to grow with her company and together they have become dynamic ambassadors for Jamaican culture. L’Acadco’s mission is to present the rhythms of the Caribbean people on the world

UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY 38TH SEASON THIS WEEKEND Marlon Simms Denise Gibbs Michael Holdgate Maria Hitchins Sade Bully Stephanie Belnavis Lawson Pinder

This is the last in a series of interviews with Jamaican dancers and choreographers who participated in the recent Jamaica Dance Umbrella showcase. YardEdge: Why are you an artist/dancer and when did you first become one? Kyisha: Dancer/ Choreography- At nine years old doing ballet at Vickers Dance Studio

Neila Ebanks Dance Umbrella reviewed by the Gleaner. Read more at the Gleaner…

YardEdge talks to dancer Stefanie Thomas, one of the dancers in the recently concluded Jamaica Dance Umbrella. The festival was an exciting display of the diverse dance talent that we have in Jamaica. Congratulations to all the organizers and hope to see it again next year! YardEdge:  Why are you

The Jamaica Dance Showcase continues tonight (showtime 6pm) and has so far been an excellent display of the diverse dance talent that exists in Jamaica (review to follow). YardEdge talks to dancer/choreographer Maria Hitchins who specializes in Dancehall and who is presenting her works tonight. YardEdge:  How would you describe

As part of our series of profiling dancers in this weekend’s  Jamaica Dance Showcase, YardEdge talks to Christina Gonzales. YardEdge:  Why are you an artist/dancer and when did you first become one? Christina: Dancing started for me over 10 years ago, I dance because I love it, my greatest influence

As part of our week long series of profiling Jamaican dancers and choreographers, YardEdge talks to dancer, Neila Ebanks. YardEdge:  Why are you an artist/dancer and when did you first become one? I think I was born one. My dance story starts when I was about 3 or 4 years