Conference 2009
Hosting Institutions
EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (EMCVPA)
Location
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Conference Dates
AUGUST 2 - 8, 2009 (7 DAYS)
Conference Theme:
"Cultures Flex: Unearthing
Expressions of the Dancing Child" - a celebration
of expressions of culture
... its rhythms, movement, irrepressible vibe, space and spirit; and the flex
which, metaphorically, represents, inter alia:
1. Dynamic social interactions - warm, laidback,
relaxed connections in communities, cultural
perspectives and realities;
2. The hoe - a garden tool used to unlock the soil’s
potential for growth, which is a significant characteristic of dance when
experienced by our children.
Conference Activities
Dance
classes, papers, workshops, lecture demonstrations, panel discussions, and
performances, field trips to a Mento Yard and other cultural / national
locations, plus visits to the theatre and museums, and participation in a "Passa Passa" (a street dance). |
