Vibrations - Full Program

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Welcome Message from Commissioner Carson “Eddy” Edwards

Good evening and welcome to Vibrations, featuring the incredible artistry of the Campion Dance Society at the Miramar Cultural Center.

It fills me with pride to see our city come alive through the rhythm, movement, and expression of our youth. Tonight’s performance is more than dance—it’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the unifying power of culture.

The City of Miramar has always embraced the arts as a cornerstone of our community. Through programs like this, we open doors for young and emerging talent from Jamaica to share their gifts, learn from one another, and build bridges of understanding that transcend borders.

Our city’s diversity is our strength. Each culture, each voice, each performance adds to the rich tapestry that makes Miramar a place where creativity flourishes and every story finds its stage.

Thank you for supporting the arts, our youth, and our shared commitment to cultural exchange. Together, we keep the spirit of Miramar vibrant, dynamic, and full of life.

Warm regards,

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

I am truly humbled by this opportunity to present Vibrations with the Campion College Dance Society. More than anything, it is a privilege to showcase the brilliance of these young Jamaican dancers and artists, whose talent and commitment stand as a testament to the power of our culture.

It is always an honor to share our heritage on international stages, reconnecting with the diaspora and a rming the boldness and audacity of Jamaican culture. Indeed, “wi likkle but wi tallawah.” I am especially grateful to Commissioner Carson “Eddy” Edwards for extending this opportunity to us. This moment will be etched in the memory of our performers, teachers, and parents who form the Vibrations cast.

We are deeply thankful to the parents of the dancers, who have made tremendous sacrifices to ensure their children could seize this opportunity, and to our principal, Dr. Lavare Henry, for his steadfast support of the arts at Campion College. Last, but by no means least, I wish to recognize Sharon Williams-Christie, past student of Campion and proud resident of South Florida, for her extraordinary e orts in coordinating this tour and ensuring that everything runs smoothly for our students.

Special thanks must also be extended to my artistic team, administrative and technical sta , and the choreographers of Vibrations. Your vision, creativity, and commitment have been instrumental in bringing this production to life.

Vibrations is more than a performance; it is a journey into the very spirit of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Endorsed by Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, the production reflects the way of life of our people. Within it, you will not only encounter the social and economic realities that shape us as a small island developing nation, but also the joy of our resilience, the richness of our achievements, and the undeniable force of our culture, a culture that transcends borders, whether through music, dance, sport, or simply the indomitable spirit of our people.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE continued

At its core, Vibrations celebrates the essence of who we are: a people whose rhythm, creativity, and warmth extend far beyond our shores. For the next two hours, we invite you to be transported to Jamaica, to feel the pulse of our drums, the beat of our island, and the soul of our people. Relive familiar stories, embrace new ones, and allow the movements and music to stir your memory and spirit.

Dance is such an exquisitely ephemeral art form. As it disappears before you, only traces remain in your memory and in the bodies of the dancers. From our opening piece Cry of Africa to the dance-drama Jamaica Love, you will witness the raw kinetic energy of a talented and dedicated group of young Jamaicans.

May the Vibrations tonight move your spirit, and may they dance within your soul.

MEET THE ARTISTIC TEAM

DWRIGHT WRIGHT

Dwright Wright is currently the artistic director for Campion Dance Society. He is a trained teacher and lecturer of economics. Currently, he is employed by Sagicor Group Limited where he serves as manager for the pension investment unit. He began training in the performing arts while at St. Catherine High School specializing in Music and Drama. After high school he joined the KIA Performing Arts Company and the Bridgeport Dance Ensemble. He is also a founding member of the Nexxus Performing Arts Company.

MEET THE ARTISTIC TEAM

SHAVAUGHN BYNDLOSS

Shavaughn Byndloss is a Jamaican dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker, whose creativity blends the Jamaican traditional dance and culture with Contemporary dance. A graduate of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography.He is currently a member of the prestigious National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) and Dancer with Plié for the Arts Global Collective. His artistic journey has also included a tenure as a Senior dancer with L’Acadco: A United Dance Force.As a choreographer, Shavaughn’s works have graced the stages of some of Jamaica’s most esteemed companies and educational institutions, including the University of the West Indies Dance Society, the Edna Manley School of Dance, Campion College, and most recently, the NDTC.

ANDREW R. BAILEY

Andrew R. Bailey holds a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of the West Indies and is a multidisciplinary artist rooted in contemporary and Caribbean movement. He is a principal dancer with CDT (formerly Company Dance Theatre) and currently serves as resident teacher and choreographer with the Campion Dance Society. A member of Plié Collective, Andrew has performed globally acclaimed choreographic works across diverse stages. His work merges scientific inquiry with embodied expression, using dance as a medium for connection, reflection, and transformation.

MEET THE ARTISTIC TEAM

KAREEN

McCLEAN

Kareen McLean is a lover of the arts, who strives to attain excellence and diversity as an artist. She began her professional training in the performing arts with Cathi Levy's Little People and Teen Players Club. She continued her training and went on to serve as principal dancer and associate artistic director during her time with L’Acadco.

She currently serves as the artistic director for the University Dance Society, and also teaches the Ardenne Dance Society and the Plié for the Arts Academy.

Her aim is to help raise the standard of dance in Jamaica and the Caribbean, while preserving the culture and distinct voice of our people.

MATTHEW RICHARDS

Matthew Richards, known artistically as MATTU PERRY is a 23 year old Jamaican Choreographer, Dance educator , Fashion Model, Makeup Artist and Competition Judge. He is an eclectic soul who enjoys working in any creative capacity as he is an Arts and Humanities enthusiast. He is Beauty Content Creator and the owner of Perry_Painted Makeup Artistry.

Mattu Perry is currently a touring member of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) and recently debut his first choreographic work ‘Clipped and Fallen’ on the NDTC, He is also the intermediate troupe advisor for the internationally recognized

MEET THE DANCERS

ADDISON MORGAN
AMARIS WHITE
ARIHANNA POTTINGER
ASHA-DAE DALEY
JORDANNE NEWELL
JOSHUA CRAIGY JOSHUA-MICHAEL GRAHAM KAELAH MCKOY
KENYAH MALLET KRIS-SARAI MARTIN
KYLA CAMPBELL
LAUREN DELLISER
MILAN HARRISONV
NKECHI ONYEUKWU
NYIA WEBER
NZINGA MILLER
SURI NEIL
SWYDN HALLIBURTON VICTORIA NELSON ZURI-KAMALI VACCA
EMMA BROWE GABRIELLE LLOYD
JHANELLE SMITH
JOEL BROWN
KAILEY HO KAMERON BUCHANAN
KAYLA WRIGHT
KENYA HARVEY
LEON GILLV LILLIE GORDON
MADISON MALONE MARIA GREENLANDV
REBEKA-ANN FRAY CAMPBELL SHADE THAXTER
SIENNA WENG SOLEIL WILLIAMS

ORDER OF PROGRAM

CRY OF AFRICA (2013)

1 S T MOV EM ENT

Choreographer: Solois t: Music:

2N D MOV EM ENT

Choreographers: Music:

O r ville M cFa rl a n e Amaris White Rafi ki Mo u rn s - L ion K ing S oun dtrack

D wri ght Wrig ht & O ra in e Frate r Afri c a - Hans Zimmer

BELLE FLEUR (2019)

Choreographer: Dancers:

Music: Kareen McLean Addison Morgan, Jordanné Newell & Kailey Ho The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

REGGAE VIBRATION (2014)

1 S T MOV EM ENT

Choreographer: Solois t: Music: D wri ght Wri ght Joshua Craigie M a ny R ive r s to Cross

2N D MOV EM ENT

Choreographer: Music: O ra in e Frate r Co uld Yo u B e Love d - B ob Marley

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES (2011)

1 S T MOV EM ENT (201 1)

Choreographer: Music: D wri ght Wri ght M a ny Ra in s Ag o (O luwa)Q uinc y Jones feat Let t a M bulu

CORONATION MARKET JAMBOREE (2012)

Choreographer: Music: D wrig ht Wrig ht G et O n - Fay Lyons

J um p & W in e - B eenie Man

Pal a n ce - JW & Bl aze

MISOGYNY (2017)

Choreographer: Soloist: Music:

D wri ght Wri ght Shade Thaxter

Phe no men al Wo m a n - Ruthie Fos ter

Stre n gth of a Wo m a n - Shaggy

W in gs 1 - M ichael Wall

M ay I t B e - Enya

FRAGILE (2025)

Choreographer: Music: Mattu Perry Eyes of a child

THE HUNT (2022)

Choreographer: Music: Sh avau gh n B yn d loss Un kown

Choreographer: Music: Ren é e I M cD o n ald Rea ch in g a n d Ve n i V i d i V i ci - Audiomachine

ANTHEM OF PRAISE (2016)

Choreographer: Music: D wri ght Wri ght A nthe m of Pra iseRichard Smallwood

BE STILL (2017)

Choreographer: Dancers: Music: D wri ght Wri ght Kenyah Mallett leading th e S o ci et y Still - Juanit a Bynum

RHYTHMS

(2017)

Choreographers: Music: O ra in e Frate r, Ren é e I . M cD o n ald , D wri ght Wright , O r ville M cFa rl a n e Nza c G no n M a - G roup e M baya

SKIN-DEEP (2017)

Choreographers: Dancers: Music: O r ville M cFa rl a n e Sienna Weng leading th e S o ci et y L a n a D e l Ray & B o d y Love

SACRED ORDER (2025)

Choreographer: Music: Andrew Bailey Creatures of Ava

BLACK LEGION (2019)

Choreographers: Music: Renée I. McDonald Ramin Djawadi

JAMAICA LOVE (2017)

D irec ted & Produced by: Choreographers: Music: D wri ght Wri ght D wri ght Wri ght , O rain e Frate r, Steve n Co rnwall , Ch e s te r Jo n e s, Shavaughn Byndloss Va ri o us A r tis te s

Executive Producer Carson “Eddy” Edwards

ARTISTIC TEAM

Resident Choreographers

Dwright Wright

Andrew Bailey

Mattu Perry

Kareen McLean

Shavaughn Byndloss

Choreographers

Dwright Wright

Shavaughn Byndloss

Andrew Bailey

Mattu Perry

Kareen McLean

Orville McFarlane

Renée I. McDonald

Oraine Frater

Steven Cornwall

Chester Jones

SET & PROPS

Set Design & Construction

Maurice Dormor

Zaquan Hunter

Group Medical Team

Marilyn Wright

Shadé Thaxter

Artistic Director Dwright Wright

TECHNICAL TEAM

Lighting Designer & Technical Director

Robin Baston

Stage Manager

Maurice Dormor

Assistant Stage Manager

Zaquan Hunter

Audio Visual Manager

Kareen McLean

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Marketing Director

Alysia Moulton White

Social Media & Digital Content Associate

Ashli White

Communication Assistant

Dwright Wright

Announcements

Alysia Moulton White

Graphic Design

Matthew Tippins

International Correspondent

Sharon Williams-Christie

WELFARE & HOSPITALITY

Director of Welfare & Hospitality

Patricia Graham

Kishauna Waugh

WARDROBE

Costume Management

Wardrobe Directors

Patricia Graham

Dwright Wright

Wardrobe Assistant

Delrine Black

Everett Black

Patricia Graham

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Nadine Taylor (Sarita Martine Bistro)

Catherine Malcolm (Jerk Machine)

Rawle Burnett (Suga Shaq Bakery)

Toni Frost

Earle Moore

Nicole Wedderburn-Williams

Stuart Gordon

Patrick Cha Fong

Michael Heron

Earle Moore

Kerri-Ann Bhoorasingh-McLeod

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