San Pedro Dance Company takes center stage

The Island Newspaper, Ambergris Caye, Belize            Vol. 10, No. 1            January 6, 2000

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Ceci Lara of the San Pedro Dance Company reigned in her elaborate costume during the "Dance of the World"

A captivating presentation put on by the members of the San Pedro Dance Company had Central Park filled to capacity. The group performed as part of the nightly shows of the millennium celebrations. During the previous nights, locals and visitors had been entertained with great music, dances and shows, leaving everyone anticipating the San Pedro Dance Company's presentation.

     The stage was dressed with a picturesque background painted by local artist Papo Alamilla representing San Pedro Town of the past. As the lights dimmed a narration of the history of the island and its traditions was orated by Mrs. Lydia Guerrero and portrayed on stage by the members of the company. The spectators were taken back in time to the days of the Spaniards and British coming to our island, the time of the Chicleros (chicle workers) and coconut plantations and the days of celebrations and traditional dances.

The San Pedro Dance Company took the audience back in time performing traditional dances like the Waltz

     It was during this part of the show that many were filled with memories as the performers reminded them of the dances and courting techniques done years gone by. The different dance eras included the waltz, danson, quadrille (quadrilla) and tango leading up to the modern dances of today. All these dances were made more vivid by their costumes, appropriate to each dance. Once again the Juniors entertained with their renditions of modern dances. The grand finale included all the members of the group, highlighted by Ceci Lara doing the Dance of the World. Adding to the excitement were the on-stage fireworks, closing the show.

    All in all the San Pedro Dance Company once again showcased the best entertainment, bidding goodbye to the old century and embracing the year 2000 with their marvelous performance.




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