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Unique Art Dance School celebrates 16 years in dance
Some members of Unique Art Dance School and Entertainment Company
Director: Kelton Jennings
By Franwca Fortune
Kaieteur News – Unique Art Dance School and Entertainment Company celebrates its 16 years of movement, memories, and meaningful impact.
The group began in July 2009, small and passionate while under the leadership of the director Kelton Jennings. To date, the once small group has seen tremendous growth with over 100 students stretching across the Caribbean and schools in Guyana including Queen’s College.
When the group is scheduled to have major performances outside of Guyana, they include other dance instructors from Guyana and Jamacia to help share their knowledge and experience, which contributes to the growth of the students in the dance universe.
Jennings during an interview with The Waterfalls said that starting off with a humble beginning, the dance school/group danced their way into hearts, communities, and classrooms across the length and breadth of the country, while taking the beauty of African dance and the strength of their roots.
He noted that while the group would present other dances at events, their focus and base is Afro dance because “…It’s just what I have been good at naturally from the beginning so it was easier to guide the young ones with what came from within.”
Over the years, the Unique Arts Dance School has been more than just a training ground; it has been a family, a platform, and a vessel for cultural expression. With Jennings’ exceptional leadership, the school has nurtured and mentored countless students, using dance as a transformative tool to inspire discipline, creativity, and pride in identity. Their footprints stretch beyond Guyana’s borders.
“We’ve proudly performed and shared our culture in Suriname, Jamaica, and the United States, with hopes of reaching even more international stages in the years to come. From competitions to community outreach, school programmes to national events, Mashramani celebrations, cultural showcases, and charity performances, Unique Arts has shown up and stood out,” Jennings said.
The school would host their annual productions called ‘Kaya Home in Africa’ on August 10 while they remain dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of traditional African dance, all while embracing other genres to showcase their versatility and evolution. The school would also collaborate with government agencies and key stakeholders.
“This anniversary is not just about years for us; it’s about lives we were able to change, barriers we broke, and a legacy built on love, resilience, and rhythm. We’ve faced challenges, but together, we conquered them all,” he told The Waterfalls.
Jennings expressed thanks to all parents, students/ dancers who passed through their studio. He mentioned that their trust, cheers, presence, and support from the beginning have played a major role in the groups’ movement.
He further shared that as they look to the future, the group remains rooted in their purpose and passionate about their mission. “The stage is far from empty. Unique Arts is still dancing,” said the director.
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