SARACA
CHOREOGRAPHY: BAKARI E. LINDSAY
PREMIERE DATE: MAY 6TH, 1994 (THE MUSIC GALLERY)
CHOREOGRAPHY: BAKARI E. LINDSAY
PREMIERE DATE: MAY 6TH, 1994 (THE MUSIC GALLERY)
Images from the Caribbean-centric COBA performance 'Saraca'
Choreographic Statement:
SARACA is a traditional Caribbean celebration mainly practiced in Trinidad, West Indies. It was performed by African slaves to celebrate life, unity and to give thanks to the heavens, the earth, and to souls which had passed on and were said to guide. Though the movements are influenced by the dress of colonial masters at that time, they are all traditional African.
Original Cast:
Sheba Lopez, Dave Spooner, Anne-Marie Hood, Vivine Scarlett, BaKari E. Lindsay, Junia Mason, Marlene Richardson, Charmaine Headley, Anthony "Curwin" Baptiste, Richard "Popcorn" Cumberbatch, Hugh Humphrey, Kurt "Kjas" Sims
Music:
Traditional Drums and Chants arranged by Hugh Humphrey and BaKari E. Lindsay
Costumes:
BaKari E. Lindsay
SARACA is a traditional Caribbean celebration mainly practiced in Trinidad, West Indies. It was performed by African slaves to celebrate life, unity and to give thanks to the heavens, the earth, and to souls which had passed on and were said to guide. Though the movements are influenced by the dress of colonial masters at that time, they are all traditional African.
Original Cast:
Sheba Lopez, Dave Spooner, Anne-Marie Hood, Vivine Scarlett, BaKari E. Lindsay, Junia Mason, Marlene Richardson, Charmaine Headley, Anthony "Curwin" Baptiste, Richard "Popcorn" Cumberbatch, Hugh Humphrey, Kurt "Kjas" Sims
Music:
Traditional Drums and Chants arranged by Hugh Humphrey and BaKari E. Lindsay
Costumes:
BaKari E. Lindsay
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PHOTOS FROM SARACA
The cast in COBA's 'Saraca'
A dancer in full costume in 'Saraca'
A dancer in full costume performing in 'Saraca'
