Wednesday, July 28, 2010

the art of playing 'mas'- "Dance de Bele"

Even the smallest ones got into the act! They danced and they danced!
and they danced some more!
A rare moment when one of little drummers met J.D.Elder. The children were fortunate to be able to perform the Bele dance for him, after Carnival.
A beautiful moment for all!
The drummers are taking advise from the great J.D. Elder. This shows the spirit of this great man.
The little drummers on carnival day. They rode in the truck and drummed for our mas band!
The school offered drumming classes at intervals. These were taught by folk artist and dancer/drummer Earl Gordon. He was always there for the school!
A bele dancer!
The King of the Band. He was originally from England and worked very hard to learn this dance. He just bravely 'jumped in', and he was appreciated by all!
This is the Queen of the band. We needed a dancer for this 'mas'. The Queen and the King won some very decent cash prizes that year!
The band "Dance de Bele"

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