about metamorphosis dance company

As its name suggests, Metamorphosis provides an opportunity for young local dancers to metamorphose into able, professional dancers as preparation for professional dance careers, usually abroad.

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. The company has since been joined by Gillian Merry, also a teacher in the school. The company is currently comprised of sixteen dancers. Once integrated into the company, all dancers are expected to be proficient, at a minimum, in classical ballet and modern dance. Most of the company members have also achieved high levels of proficiency in Afro-Caribbean folk dance, Jazz and Tap. The majority of the repertoire is modern and contemporary.

The company has worked and continues to work in close collaboration with various local and international artists, such as the Lydian Singers, Trinidad and Tobago's leading choir; American choreographer Reggie Wilson; prominent Caribbean choreographer Noble Douglas; former Martha Graham soloist Peter London; former Alvin Ailey dancer André Largen; leading Caribbean director Tony Hall; impresario Aubrey Adams; master drummer Everald "Redman" Watson; choreographers Sonja Dumas, Dave Williams and Richard Lessey; the late Carlisle Chang (designer) as well as Simone Phillips (designer) and the late Beryl Mc Burnie, Trinidad and Tobago's "Grande Dame" of Dance.

It has also been active in community outreach through its presentation, "Gabriel - Your Angel Lives in You", a self-esteem project for young people, conceptualized and choreographed by Sonja Dumas.

Metamorphosis continues to build its repertoire around contemporary works, many of which have relevance in a Caribbean context. The company aims to continue to develop dancers and to share this work locally, regionally and internationally.

Contact information:
Address: 2A Dere Street
Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
The Caribbean
Phone/Fax: 868-625-3225
E-mail: info@metamorphosisdance.com