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THE TIVOLI GARDENS DANCE TROUPE |
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The Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe was established in 1977 as a brain child of Mrs. Jennifer Morgan-Garwood, Artistic Director / Chorographer mainly as an avenue to facilitate the graduates of the school active and to function as role models for the younger girls and boys.
The group currently consists of one hundred &twenty three (123) students with ages ranging from 4 to 39. Dance plays an important role in the lives of these young ladies and gentlemen who are mainly from low-socio economic areas of Kingston Jamaica, St. Andrew and St. Catherine. For them dancing is a vehicle that transport them to another place where they are able to express themselves. It also opens up opportunities they may otherwise not have access to.
The troupe has traveled and performed extensively locally and internationally performing for events ranging from charity socials to receptions for Heads of States. At home Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe is the leading dance company and does an annual recital at The Little Theatre to sold out performances.
ACOMPLISHMENTS:
- 2006 ---- 8 Gold Medals, National Award
- 2005 ----13 Gold Medals, Parish Award----11 National Awards
- 2005 ----The Hon. Rex Netleford Trophy of Excellence
- 2002& 2003----15 Gold Medals, National
- 2001---- 14 National Gold Medals
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Left to Right sitting are: Aminah Elliott, Lydia Kallan, T'ka Martin (choreographer) Left to Right standing are: Michael Martin(group manager) Kimberly Harvey and Rayain Pennycooke
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Unity Dance Ensemble emerged on the entertainment scene in 2005 and has been lighting up the Atlanta stage with superb mix of HIP HOP, CREATIVE MOVEMENTS, ARTISTIC EXTRESSIONS, DANCEHALL MOVES and AFRO-CARIBBEAN INTERPRITATION. They have entertained at numerous events in and around Atlanta since its inception.
The group comprises of male and female dancers range in age from 14-27 years. The choreographer T’KA MARTIN has been a dancer with over 10 years stage performance experience. Their Motto: “Unity” is strength “Ensemble” is togetherness”
Contact them at: MIKE 404 735 2244 (manager)
T’KA 678 886 4835 (choreographer)
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Growing up in a Congolese family, I grew up in full contact with Afro-Caribbean culture. I am one of the fortunate Africans of the Diaspora to know her ancestral roots. My mother’s family is originally Kikongo from Central Africa; my father’s lineage is Tukolore of West Africa. I think my genetic make up is apparent in both my physical appearance and in the way I move. I grew up in a Brooklyn, NY, dancing Soukousse, a contemporary, pop style of traditional Congolese dance. Now that I live in Atlanta, Im still dancing, performing and teaching Soukousse in and around Atlanta.
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Venue / Tickets
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Two Shows
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| Date |
Sunday Nov 4th 2007 |
| Venue |
Shiloh High School Theater |
| Address |
4210 Shiloh Road Snellville Ga. 30039 |
| Price |
$25.00 |
| Featuring |
Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe |
| Guest Artist |
Unity Dance Ensemble |
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African Dancer from Senegal- Adero |
| Show Times |
| 1st Show |
2:30 p.m. |
| 2nd Show |
5:45 p.m. |
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FOR SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT AND ADVERTISEMENT:
Contact: Mrs. Norma Jean Martin
Christine Newton
Atlanta, Georgia,
404 316 0397
770-490-9391
Norma.Martin@afashionaffair.com
www.afashionaffair.com
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