Youth Traditional Folk Dance Workshop - Quadrille and Maypole Sessions

Date: June 1 - July 27, 2024 (Every Saturday)

Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm

Island SPACE, in partnership with the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council inc., presents an exciting 9-weekend cultural Youth Quadrille and Maypole Dance Workshop, where boys and girls aged 6 to 12 will be immersed in the vibrant traditions of the Caribbean. Led by experienced instructors, participants will learn the art of traditional Maypole and Quadrille dancing, exploring the history, music, and steps of these beloved cultural practices from the English and French-speaking Caribbean regions.

This program promises to instill a deep appreciation for Caribbean heritage and provide a fun-filled learning experience for young dancers.

*Parents must be on-site at Broward Mall with their children during these workshops.

Instructors:

Maypole:

Mrs. Sheryl Earle - School Teacher

Brent Maxwell - Former member of National Dance Theater co. Jamaica and member of the Carimer Theater Group.

Mrs. Nadine Taylor - School Teacher and Member of Jamaican Folk Revue.

Quadrille:

Brent Maxwell - Former member of National Dance Theater co. Jamaica and member of the Carimer Theater Group.

Ms. Joan Wilson - Member, Carimer Theater Group

Mrs. Nadine Taylor - School Teacher and Member of Jamaican Folk Revue.

Curriculum

• Principles / history
• What dance is about
• Type of music
• Demonstrate steps
• Practice

Support

This event is presented in partnership with Broward Mall and made possible in part by the support of the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Broward County Cultural Division, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund and Samuel F. Morrison Community Impact Fund.

Location

1. Enter where Broward Mall meets the construction zone.
2. Once you get inside the mall, Island SPACE is the first storefront on the left.

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