Caribbean Contemporary with Delton Frank on Thursday, Nov 12th

THE CLASS
This dynamic workshop explores the rich movement vocabulary and rhythms of the Caribbean through a contemporary dance lens. Participants will experience a fusion of traditional Caribbean movement, cultural influences, and contemporary dance techniques.

The class will focus on musicality, body awareness, technique, rhythm, creativity, improvisation, and personal expression, while encouraging participants to connect movement with Caribbean culture and storytelling.

Through movement exploration, across-the-floor exercises, choreography, and creative activities, dancers will be encouraged to develop their individual style while gaining a deeper appreciation for the cultural roots and evolving nature of Caribbean dance.

ABOUT DELTON
Workshop Facilitator | Dancer | Choreographer | Artistic Director

Delton Frank is a Trinidad and Tobago dancer, choreographer, teacher, and cultural practitioner with over 30 years of experience in dance. He is the Artistic Director of Dance Dynamix Trinidad and Tobago and served as a principal dancer with Ballet Creole for 17 years.

A specialist in the traditional dances of Trinidad and Tobago, Delton is trained in Caribbean folk dance, ballet, modern, contemporary, and West African dance. His career has taken him across the Caribbean, North, South and Central America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

Through his workshops, Delton explores the relationship between Caribbean cultural movement and contemporary dance, encouraging participants to develop technique, musicality, creativity, cultural awareness, and personal expression. His teaching is grounded in experience, cultural preservation, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of dancers.