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OURDRUMMERS

Front Row (L-R): Job Clarke, Stephan Sinclair; Middle Row (L-R): Kiandra Manfred, Jonathon Campbell, Kemoy Outar; Back Row (L-R): Ricardo Warlock, Kadane

Cespedes, Jovan McPherson, Reuel Phillips

Missing - Jahmar Dunn"

Kemoy Outar

“I joined the company in 2006 on advice of my teacher. Being in L’Acadco for over 17 years, I’ve experienced and been a part of a lot of major productions The company has taught me how to be patient and resilient.”

Reuel Phillips

“I joined L'acadco in 2013 with the idea of being a part of a culture of uniquely talented people. Traveling on tour, going to Carifesta and even the seasons of dance has allowed me to showcase my talent and I give thanks for this journey.”

Job Clarke

“My experience at L'Acadco has been enjoyable and entertaining The choreography topped with musicality is nothing but creativity at its best.”

Stephan Sinclair

"To watch L’acadco dance and hear our drummers play is to hear our hearts speak. The dancers communicate through a language beyond words, expressing precise emotions and feelings for which we have; no words could truly express. Dance for L'acadco is the hidden language of the soul of our ancestors The company works and lives from the inside of the souls of each of its members and for this the members themselves constantly strive to produce a glow that lights not only themselves but audiences after audiences in every arena "

Kadane Cespedes

“Being a part of L’Acadco as a drummer for the past 10 years has been nothing but pure joy. I’ve seen the impression that L'Acadco have made both locally and internationally each time they made an appearance on a stage Such level of class, quality, creativity and talent and I’m truly happy to be a part of this phenomenal company ”

Jovan McPherson

“I have been drumming in L’Acadco for over 10 years and it has taught me so much This experience has allowed me to meet other drummers who share the same cultural backgrounds and now I can call them family.”

Ricardo Warlock

“As a recent addition to L'Acadco as a drummer it has been and continues to be a spiritual movement. Watching and being a part of the creative process and watching it come alive on stage brings immense joy ”

Jonathon Campbell

“L’Acadco has opened my understanding of music and dance in general The company has made me understand the difference between people who can dance and dancers ”

Kiandra Manfred

“As a recent addition to the drummers, I love being a part of the L’Acadco family. It is such a welcoming, loving and caring group Being a part of this group has brought me nothing but joy and happiness.”

Jahmar Dunn

“The first time I saw L’Acadco drummers perform was at my high school in 2015 at St Andrew Tech Right then and there I was fascinated by the performance and wanted to be a part of the company. I took the time out and googled the company and got a contact number for Dr Stines, I called and introduced myself and asked if I could join the company as a drummer, I got a date for the next rehearsal and from that day until now I’m grateful and happy to be a part of the company as a junior drummer”

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