Areito - Critical Readings Class

Using the 'Areito', the communal dance of Taino peoples, lecturer and Dance Unit Coordinator and Dr. Jorge Morejon choreographed the performance in which students depicted various aspects of the beliefs, customs, myths and history of their Caribbean ancestors. Assisted by calypsonian and Warao descendant Mighty Composer (Fred Mitchell), they wove a traditional Warao chant into their masquerade performance.  Students presented their work in The Old Yard.

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UWI’s DCFA visits The Old Yard

For Release Upon Receipt - February 3, 2012
St. Augustine

This Carnival season, The UWI’s Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) takes us back to The Old Yard (formerly Viey La Cou), on February 12^th, 2012, from noon-6pm, at the Gayelle, DCFA, Agostini Street, St. Augustine.
The Old Yard is the DCFA’s annual masquerade. Situated at its Gayelle – an actual yard – complete with an architectural style reminiscent of long ago, this event will offer a dynamic mix of a journey into cultural history and a carnival masquerade showcase within the format of a heritage fair.
As in the days of old when the masquerade would be made and prepared in the old yard before spilling onto the streets of Port of Spain, The Old Yard gives patrons a slice of cultural history. 
This event is open to UWI staff, students and the public.
Cost for admission:
Adults – $50
Children – $20
To find out more about The Old Yard, please contact Louis McWilliams at 663-2222, or LouisMcWilliams@sta.uwi.edu.
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