Jamaican Association sponsors anti-drug play

An international play with an anti-drugs message is being presented this weekend in the Outerbridge Hall of Whitney Institute under the auspices of the Jamaican Association (Bermuda).

Entitled ‘No Dirty Money', it will be performed by a cast from Jamaica, and is described as “an intriguing and sobering drama with action and comedy” which is suitable for adults and children aged ten and up.

Major supporters of the project are the National Drug Commission and PRIDE (Bermuda). Performance dates and times are June 6 and 7 at 7.30 p.m. and June 8 at 6 p.m.

Tickets (patrons $70, regular $40, students $25) are available from the Jamaican Grill Restaurant and In-Between Boutique, both on Court Street, and PRIDE headquarters at The Stables on Reid Street extension. Alternatively, ( 737-1045, 799-1033, 237-0614.

In addition to the play, the cast will be going into the middle and senior schools with their anti-drug message.

Ballet Association offers dance award

l The Bermuda Ballet Association invites applications from talented Bermudian dance students over age 12 for its Patricia Calnan Memorial Award who would welcome assistance with their expenses for dance tuition either here or overseas.

To request an application form from the Ballet Association either fax 234-3830 or write to PO Box HM661, Hamilton HMCX. Applicants will be required to detail dance training of an appropriate standard, supply their dance teacher's written recommendation, name the dance school or summer course they plan to attend, and list any other scholarships they have applied for. The deadline for applications is June 13 at 5 p.m.

New dance and drum school to opens

l ‘Rhythm Nation' is the name of a new dance and drum school opening in Dockyard this week. The proprietors are master percussionist Keith Caisey, and his Brazilian wife, dance instructor Clara Caisey. The goal of the school is to train anyone of any age who is interested in the programmes.

It particularly wants to help young Bermudians to develop marketable talents and thus create employment opportunities. Drumming styles to be offered include Batteria batucada (from Brazil), Djembe fola (West African), Coipoeira (Brazilian martial arts), West African/Senegalese wrestling, Yambu, Guaguanco, (Rhumba styles from Cuba), Mozambiques, and more.

Breathing techniques for the didgeridoo will also be taught by Mr. Caisey, as well as costume and instrument making. Drumming lessons will be taught using transpositions of hand drums to drum kit. Another teacher will give steel pan lessons.

Brazilian dances lessons will be given by Mrs. Caisey, music for which will be provided by live drumming.

The venue is the flagged building adjacent to the pottery shop in Dockyard opposite the boat slip, and hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday and Sunday the hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For further information ( Mr. Caisey at 232-5408 or 238-6632.