Caribbean Rhapsody

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Synopsis:

The production presented a unique review of dances from the West Indies, South America and West Africa based on Katherine Dunham's in depth anthropological research. It included L'Ag'ya, a piece devised by Dunham and set in 18th century Martinique. The piece displayed African and West Indian dances to tell a story of love and revenge culminating in the Ag'ya, the fighting dance of Martinique. Katherine Dunham was one of the groundbreaking African American choreographers who contributed to the development of African dance aesthetics internationally.

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Author: Katherine Dunham (choreogapher)

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Director: Val Parnell (producer)

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