The third installment in the Doongalik Studios’ Jackson Burnside
Conversations on Culture relating to the ‘Spirit of the Dance’
Exhibition, will take place this Thursday from 6-9pm and focus on
Bahamian Dance Legend Hubert Farrington. Hosted by Charles Carter, guest
speakers for this session will be Mr Farrington’s niece, Shelagh
Farrington-Pritchard who looked after him before he died and became the
keeper of his memorabilia, as well as Attorney Dr Peter Maynard, author
of the biography: ‘Great Awakening: Meta Davis-Cumberbatch, Mother of
the Arts’. Mrs Cumberbatch, Dr Maynard’s grandmother, was Mr
Farrington’s music teacher, associate and mentor.
The
Exhibition, which will be on display until February 16, follows the
stunning careers in over a century of dance by three world famous
performers: Paul Meeres, Hubert Farrington and Shirley Hall Bass all of
whom made a positive impact on The Bahamas and the world. The
Conversations are an integral part of the event that allows the public
to receive invaluable insight into the lives of these famous dancers.
Last week’s Conversation focused on the dance career of Shirley
Hall–Bass and was hosted by former students, Dr Keith Wisdom, along with
the present Dance School administrators and teachers, Sonjia Roberts,
Michelle Hudson and Ralph McKinney who also treated the audience to a
lively tap demonstration! (see video above)
The public is invited to attend this
free event and learn more about these fascinating segments of dance
history in The Bahamas. We hope that you will join us.
