OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
· To promote dance and artistic culture in Trinidad and Tobago by sharing dance performances locally, regionally and internationally.
·To showcase the talents of Trinidad and Tobago dancers and choreographers in Classical, Contemporary Caribbean Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and AfroCaribbean dance and to provide opportunities to local dancers and lovers of dance to engage in the art form at the highest levels.
· To foster and facilitate the cultural and professional growth of Trinidad and Tobago’s young talent; to enrich the arts for the entire community; to create more opportunities; to bring more people and dance together; and to build and promote Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural identity.
·To showcase the talents of Trinidad and Tobago dancers and choreographers in Classical, Contemporary Caribbean Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and AfroCaribbean dance and to provide opportunities to local dancers and lovers of dance to engage in the art form at the highest levels.
· To foster and facilitate the cultural and professional growth of Trinidad and Tobago’s young talent; to enrich the arts for the entire community; to create more opportunities; to bring more people and dance together; and to build and promote Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural identity.
ABOUT US
Metamorphosis was formed in November 1994 by a group of three teachers from the Caribbean School of Dancing - Nancy Herrera, Carol Yip Choy and Christel De Souza (now residing in England), who were interested in establishing a professional dance company. Nancy Herrera continues as the company’s Artistic Director and is accompanied by Rehearsal Director Bridgette Wilson.
The company has worked and continues to work in close collaboration with various local and international artists, such as:
Choreographers:
Choreographers:
• Claudia Applewaite • Sat Balkaransingh • Gregor Breedy. • Taurus Broadhurst
• Jeffrey Carter • Gary DeMatas • Noble Douglas • Sonja Dumas • Delton Frank • Frederick Jahn • Astor Johnson • Roderick Johnson. • Joyce Kirton
• André Largen • Richard Lessey • Peter London • Priya Malhotras • Major Nesby • Viki Psihoyos • Elvis Radgman • Patricia Roe • Patricia Ruanne • Ronald Taylor • Nicole Wesley • Dave Williams • Bridgette Wilson • Reggie Wilson
Designers:
• Ashraph • Gillian Bishop • Carlisle Chang. • John Christopher • Robert Las Heras • Meiling • Simone Phillips
Musicians / Composers:
• Pat Bishop • Etienne Charles • Ibis Essemble. • Lindy Ann Bodden-Ritch • Dominique LeGendre • The Lydian Singers • Adam Walters
•Everald "Redman" Watson • National Steel Symphony Orchestra • Supernovas Steel Orchestra • Amrit Samaroo
And a close working relationship with the Carnival Band, Lost Tribe.
THE LEADERSHIP
Nancy Herrera
Artistic Director & Co-Founder
Carl Yip Choy
Co-Founder
Bridgette Wilson
Rehearsal Director & Assistant Artistic Director
CREATIVE TEAM