Pictures
by (mostly) Jim Bamford and (break dance) Rob Kay
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KICS Dance Co-ordinator - Fawzia
Khan left
Tracey Harvey School of Dance
The
Tracey Harvey School of Dance
performed for the first time at KIC2005. They specialise in majorettes
and also performed a few routines and joined the parade. They ran a stall to
sell balloons, streamers, bubbles etc. to help them fundraise for
competitions which they attend regularly.
Marguerite Modica
coaches a cheerleading squad (The Marvels), and runs a dance school
(Marguerite Modica School of Dance). Girls and boys come from Kilsyth,
Croy, Lennoxtown, Banknock, Milton of Campsie and Kirkintilloch. The
cheerleaders performed with great success at the carnival last year, however
this is the dance schools first
appearance and we hope they will become a regular high point of the event.
Kilsyth Starlets Cheerleaders
The
amazing Kilsyth Starlets will need little introduction to a Kilsyth
audience. They have won numerous awards and are one of the leading groups in
the UK.
We were delighted to welcome them back to KIC 2005
Joanne Carr’s School of Dance/JC Pompoms
Joanne Carr trains many of the most
talented young dancers in the Kilsyth area. She also produces an annual
spectacular cabaret, involving hundreds of dancers of all ages and
abilities. This year Joanne introduced a new squad – the JC Pompoms, who are
guaranteed to provide a big thrill with their splendid costumes and tight
routines.
Kathak
Mehul
Garg
is a highly experienced dancer. Kathak (which literally means ‘storyteller’)
is a discipline designed for males and females. This North Indian dance was
often performed in royal courts in India and is based around a
straight-legged stance. This stance combined with the subtlety of torso
movement gives optimum control over the rhythmic footwork and high-speed
chakkars (pirouettes), which are its hallmark, whilst hand gestures and
facial expressions are underplayed, with emphasis on subtle communication.
Flamenco: Deseo & Guests
Glasgow based Flamenco Group
DESEO
brought a taste of Andalucian sunshine to KICs fiesta
celebrations. Combining the exciting rhythms of Flamenco with the dramatic &
unmistakable sound of Spanish guitar they created a colourful and passionate
dance spectacle. The core members Lorna Cochrane, Derek Cochrane & Jim
Opfer perform regularly in and around Glasgow going from strength to
strength. At KIC 2005 they performed with guest dancers from Dance With
Attitude & The Pena de Glasgow. Also combining with the Flamenco was an
exciting salsa performance from Salsa Sabrosa.
Salsa Sabrosa
Performing today with
Deseo, core members of Salsa Sabrosa, Alexis Alonso and Karen Pasi bring you
a taste of Latin America with an exciting salsa performance. Established for
10 years, Salsa Sabrosa popularised salsa with their fun packed classes and
Salsa Club nights at Havana, Glasgow. Two years ago Karen & Alexis opened
their own dance studios & venue in Scotstoun (Dance with Attitude tel: 0141
5813401) where they run classes in a range of styles from Salsa to
Streetdance and put on fabulous cabaret nights with dance performances from
both professional and amateur groups.
Mirage Arabic Dancers
have been performing together for over 5 years. With a core group of
professional dancers and an ever changing line up of new talent they have
performed at festivals and gala days all over Scotland. They have
been one of the headline acts at the North Glasgow International Festival
for the past 4 years and never fail to delight audiences of all ethnic
groups. A group of great variety and experience, there's always something in
their performances to appeal to and inspire everyone.
Belly dancers video
The Flying Jalapenos
Break dance video
are the premier b-boy crew in Glasgow/West Central Scotland - and because of
delays in the programme they arrived on stage around 7:30 pm. The core
members, Stevie & Maule have been performing together for almost 4 years
now. The crew is expanding and has members from Troon, Edinburgh and as far
afield as Germany, France & Holland. Those who stayed on saw some
spectacular stuff with excellent footwork and power moves. Whenever the
Jalapenos are flying, it's guaranteed 2b HOT!!!
Electricat - Brazilian Parade dancers
Thaissa, from Brazil, is
a professional dance teacher, and this year she is invited a group of young
international dancers to perform in the Rio de Janeiro carnival tradition – bringing some real Latin American glamour to the Colzium!
Dance at KIC 2005
