There is so much that can be said about the Creole Independence Season festivities, that I don't know where to start. All I can think about it colours, dancing, food and surely, the high level of beauty that the nature island possesses and has to offer. The people, in part, being particular with this understanding, waste no time in fully basking into the cultural aroma. In the month of October, we, Dominicans, celebrate our Independence Season. We don't take it lightly as everyone sees this as a joyous occasion to celebrate. Putting as all our petty differences as we come together as a nation undivided to celebrate who we are, Dominicans.
The Independence Season is introduced through the Creole environment which includes a lot of dances, food, socializing, more food, oh yeah... and more dancing of course. This is why we are here today! Coming to you all the way from the Old Mill Cultural Centre in Canefield, I bring to you the very first ever Quadrille Dance Competition held in the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. It is a competition that involves two sections; the kids section and the adults section. Unfortunately, we were not able to make it in time for the first part of the competition which was the kids section but from what we heard, they were absolutely stunning in their dances and we do want to congratulate them for the great effort and participation that they gave on the stage. We will most assuredly catch the best of the best displaying their culture at the Cultural Gala for sure.
Here, we bring to you the adults segment of the competition and I am still lost for words to have witnessed such high level of professionalism in dance styles that took place on stage that night. Dominicans do take their creole tradition very, very seriously and I can only imagine the heart, sweat and determination that took place behind closed doors at each and every dance groups' practice. This event cannot be taken lightly because although they are doing just one dance type (Quadrille), this dance can take up to 25-30 minutes, 20 minutes at minimum, depending on the way the dance style is executed. As tradition would have it, everyone must keep in tune to the beat and the steps while putting their own modern spins to it. Picture walking for 20 minutes, then picture walking for 20 minutes in heels... in circles at a time. You have got to show some love to our ladies for doing this. Great job and we say thank you. It is not an easier task on the guys either because they are responsible for leading the ladies and showing them that support that they need to push on so a definite shout out to the guys in this regard as well. I'm sure the guys don't mind though because to see these beautiful faces smiling at you while holding these gorgeous creatures in your arms, should make any sane man, a happy man. :)
We have created the episode and like I said each dance is at minimal 20 minutes and we had to create a 20 minute video. We did not make the video into a competitive one seeing that everyone deserved to win. Each group danced the same style but had variations in their executions of the dance and therefore we tried to point out the differences of each dance group to create a successful episode without repetition. So please do enjoy the first ever Quadrille Dance Competition Finals and a Happy Independence Greetings to all. Thanks!
