National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica

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The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) is Jamaica's leading dance theatre company.[1]

Foundation

The company was founded in 1962 by

Caribbean culture through its performances.[2][4][5] On its foundation, the stated aim was "projecting the movement patterns and customs of the island to people locally and abroad", and they stated that they would "maintain constant research and documentation of our folk legends and customs to be used as thematic material for new dances".[6] The company has been regarded as part of the People's National Party's efforts to 'decolonize' Jamaica of European influence.[7]

History

The company toured Australia in 1976 with financial assistance from the Australian government, and has performed in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, and through the Caribbean and Latin America.[2][8][9][10]

Other dancers and choreographers that have been part of the company include Jackie Guy MBE, Joyce Campbell, Noelle Chutkan, and Clive Thompson.[11][12][13]

The company was awarded the Maurice Bishop Award in 1986.[2]

Present status

Based at the Little Theatre on Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston, the company performs an annual season in Jamaica.[14] The current artistic director is Marlon Simms, who is a long standing member of the company.[14]

References

  1. ^ "NDTC gets refurbished offices from Digicel Foundation", Jamaica Observer, 15 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  2. ^ , p. 5, 11, 14, 27
  3. , p. 67
  4. , p. 33
  5. , p. 61
  6. Jamaica Gleaner
    , 3 August 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  7. , p. 286
  8. Jamaica Gleaner
    , 24 April 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  9. ^ Bridgetts, Blair (1999) "Jamaican National Dance Company at Central", Hartford Courant, 10 June 1999, p. 20
  10. ^ "Jamaican Dance Troupe Presents Strong Program", Miami Herald, 14 December 1992, p. 3C
  11. Jamaica Gleaner
    , 9 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  12. Jamaica Gleaner
    , 26 July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  13. Jamaica Gleaner
    , 30 November 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2013
  14. ^
    Jamaica Gleaner
    , 23 July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2013

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