Grand Finale: SPARK - The Schools Festival of Dance

Experience the energy, talent, and creativity of Trinidad and Tobago’s top young dancers at the Grand Finale of SPARK – The Schools Festival of Dance. Hosted by the National Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Secondary Schools Dance Educators Association, this national platform showcases outstanding performances from ten secondary schools and five primary schools across the country.

With guest judge Marisa Benain of Jamaica’s Plié for the Arts in attendance and two dancers eligible for selection to attend the AMALGAMATION Tour Gala featuring Alvin Ailey II, this is a launchpad for future stars.

Performances by the following schools

Secondary Schools:

• Diego Martin Central Secondary School
• Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain
• Bishop Anstey High School East
• Moruga Secondary School
• Ste. Madeleine Secondary School
• Vishnu Boys Hindu College
• San Juan South Secondary
• St. Joseph Convent, St. Joseph
• Pleasantville Secondary
• Bishop’s Centenary College

Primary Schools:

• Arima Girls’ R.C. School
• Cedar Grove Private School
• Santa Flora Government Primary School
• The Athenian Presecondary School
• Monkey Town Government Primary School

Special guest judge Marisa Benain (Plié for the Arts, Jamaica) will select two dancers for an international workshop and attendance at the Gala of the AMALGAMATION Tour featuring Alvin Ailey II in Jamaica on August 30.

Expect powerful choreography, guest performances, and a prize-giving ceremony. Open to families, educators, students, and supporters of the arts.

For more information:

Festival details – ndatt.org/spark

General enquiries – nda.tt.org@gmail.com