Cayman Islands Afro Dance Conference

Here we again! CIADC 2025! Get ready!!!

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Afro Caribe - A rhytmic and melodious journey was led by the electric . We look forward to their return for CIADC 2025!

Eventually, enough is enough

No Justice, No Peace
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📸: .ky

We paid homage to the Orisa, the Goddess, Oya. Orisha of winds, lightening, and storms, but also known as regarded as the diety of children, the mother of 9. She is who we need in this time as she is a symbol of change, transformation, and courage and a fierce protector of women.

Oya - choreography and performance by

📸 : .ky

"Breaking the Chains" by reminded us of the fight for freedom from colonialism and slavery in the Cayman Islands and highlighted a heroine, a brave soldier, a fearless woman who played a key role in the realization of this dream, Long Celia.

Today, 5th May, Emancipation Day, we hold Long Celia in our hearts and minds and see her spirit ripple through the nation now. Thank you, ancestor.

📸: .ky

The Red Boat Experience, brain child of , blends improvisational music centered around the Cayman drum, with the traditional, age-old art of storytelling expertly performed by who told a chilling duppy story. elevated the experience by adding movement inspired by the story.

Magical!

The journey of the Cayman Islands as a nation, a land, and people has many stories. From colonialism and slavery to freedom and the ongoing development of its unique identity, the people move through the growth and change with grace and pride.

"Serf Enfranchisement," choreographed by Jessica Eden and performed by the , chronicles this tale with care through movement.

We hope to have the national company on our stage to tell more stories in 2025 and be sure to follow their page to catch when next they perform.

Soul stirring, compelling, and a call to action for us to play our part in the journey for freedom of oppressed and disenfranchised peoples through precise and strong movement was delivered in this work titled "Revolution".

This solo performance was choreographed and performed by for CIADC 2024 final showcase.

We hope to continue connecting with you through dance on important topics at CIADC 2025.

honoured the King of Reggae, pioneer, and ancestor Robert Nesta Marley in the ending showcase of CIADC 2024 with an emotional and electric performance titled "Tribute to Bob" choreographed by Dr. Monika Lawrence.

We look forward to seeing more from them on the stage at CIADC 2025!

In the meantime, do continue to support the company in their performances throughout the year all around the Cayman Islands. Visit their page to learn more about their upcoming dance season, Culturama.

Thank you for facilitating the continuance of a legacy while creating your own so gracefully and to the highest of professional and artistic levels. Rest now and walk good ancestor 🕊😇, Ms. Judith Jameson.