Tag Archive: Tabanka African and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble

Amie Mbye of Tabanka Africa and a quote by Agnes de Mille, (c) Carole Edrich 2013 and 2014

Bodies Never Lie, #quote #deMille #dance

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“The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.” this quote, from Agnes de Mille is partly true in my experience. In one review I… Continue reading →

Member of Tabanka Crew dancing at ADAD Bloom, (c) Carole Edrich 2013

Oleaginous on #WordyMonday

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This week I’ve chosen ‘oleaginous’ for #WordyMonday, in particular the meaning of ‘containing oil’. Although it wasn’t the original sentiments of the piece I believe the dancer’s face and body represent the horror… Continue reading →

Dealing With It, performed by Tabanka Afircan and Caribbean Peoples Dance Ensemble at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre September 2013. Carole Edrich 2013

Biting your tongue?

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Have you ever bitten your tongue and smiled instead of responding as you would prefer because you knew that answering wouldn’t help or would make things even worse? Have you come across such… Continue reading →